U.S. Department of State Paid Student Internship Program 2026/2027
The U.S. Department of State Student Internship Program (SIP) is a prestigious paid internship opportunity designed for university students interested in diplomacy, international affairs, foreign policy and public service. The programme provides students with substantive professional experience within the U.S. Department of State and can place successful interns in various bureaus and offices in Washington, D.C., around the United States, and at selected U.S. diplomatic missions overseas. Unlike many conventional internships, the programme gives students the opportunity to work on activities connected to U.S. foreign policy and diplomacy. Depending on their assignment, interns may participate in meetings with senior government officials, contribute to reports and communications, support international events, and assist offices working on important foreign-policy issues. The internship is paid , with participants receiving compensation at the GS-04/Step 1 base pay level . The...
