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Program

ED Student Volunteer Unpaid Internship Program
Organization

The U.S. Department of Education
Opportunity Type

Internship
About the Program

The Department of Education (ED) offers internships for interested students seeking valuable work experience in government and federal education policy and administration. Volunteers have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to the Department's mission to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access.

ED offers internships in the fall, winter/spring, and summer. Typically interns are with the Department for eight to ten weeks (some can stay shorter or longer depending on circumstances).

Dates below are for Summer internship. Please check website for spring and fall dates.
Program Location

Various Offices
Program Start

May/June
Program End Date

July/August
Application Deadline

March 15, 2020
Application Website

www.ed.gov/

Program Benefits

Pay Rate
 Unpaid
Additional Benefits

While ED cannot provide compensation or housing for the internship program, all interns are eligible for Metro Transit benefits to cover transportation to and from work. Students receiving outside funding (such as a grant) or school credit for the internship are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Description

In order to apply to intern at ED, students must:

  • Be 16 years of age.
  • Attend an accredited educational institution, including but not limited to: high school, trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or graduate school
    • A recent graduate is ineligible to apply unless he/she can provide confirmed proof of future enrollment.
  • Have permission of the institution at which he/she is enrolled to participate in internship program.
  • Be enrolled not less than half time in a course of study related to the work to be performed.
Open to residents of:
 National - All 50 States
Open to students attending school in:
 National - All 50 States
Minimum Age

16
Enrollment Status
  • Full time
Citizenship
  • Citizenship status not considered
Other Details
  • Merit-based
Contact

StudentInterns@ed.gov
Organization Website

www2.ed.gov/students/prep/job/intern/index.html
Last Modified Date
 February 28, 2014