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U.S. Department of State Paid Student Internship Program

U.S. Department of State
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State Department interns work full time for ten weeks in Washington, DC or at a US embassy or consulate. The department pays an hourly wage and covers travel and housing.

Deadline
Usually opens in August and closes in early September
Funding
About 20 dollars an hour, travel, and furnished housing
Where
United States and US embassies abroad
Who it's for
Undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates
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Applicants must be US citizens at least 18 years old with a 3.2 GPA who can get a Secret clearance. Current students, graduates of the last two years, and recent veterans qualify.
Field of study
International affairs / Any field
Length
10 weeks

Details like deadlines and eligibility can change from year to year, so check the official program page before you apply.

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