Advance America’s Promise as You Build an Exceptional 
Student Employment Program

Student Employment Programs provide a vehicle for students to gain 

valuable professional experience and build leadership skills while enjoying 

the benefits of challenging developmental opportunities. In addition, 

Student Employment Programs provide students with direct exposure to 

the federal work environment. Students are actively engaged in helping 

strengthen and ensure the stability of the United States and global 

financial systems, performing critical functions while crafting solutions to 

emerging issues that challenge our national security.

Are You Right for Our Te

The Department of the Treasury manages the U.S. Government’s 

finances, promotes our nation’s economic growth and stability, and 

ensures the safety and soundness of U.S. and international financial 

systems. Each day, more than 100,000 Department employees around the 

world carry out this historic mission in hundreds of different roles.

Departmental Offices (Headquarters) is comprised of divisions headed by 

Assistant Secretaries and Under Secretaries who are primarily responsible 

for policy formulation and overall management of the Treasury 

Department. These offices include: 

• Executive Offices of the 

Secretary of the Treasury

• Domestic Finance

• Economic Policy

• General Counsel

• International Affairs

• Management/Chief Financial 

Officer

• Public Affairs

• Tax Policy

• Terrorism and Financial 

Intelligence

• Treasurer
Think Treasury Careers 

 Are Just for Economists 

 and Accountants?}Think again.

Headquarters seeks students who want to shape and drive national and 

global policy in one of a wide variety of public service careers. We accept 

students within a broad range of fields that encompass, but are not 

limited to:

With enormous responsibility for the health of global financial markets 

and systems, Headquarters affords a dynamic environment for cultivating 

knowledge, experience, and a formidable network of professional 

contacts. No matter how you decide to advance your career, your work 

and training at Headquarters will distinguish you from others in your field. 

The Student Employment Programs encompass three unique recruitment 

avenues: Student Volunteer Internships, the Treasury Scholars Program, 

and the Pathways Program.

• Business

• Economics/Finance

• Engineering Sciences

• Information Management/

Systems

• Public Administration/Policy/

Political Science

• Social Science

• Journalism
Student Volunteer Internsh

Student Volunteer Internships are unpaid training opportunities designed to 

provide students with work experience related to their academic program 

and give them direct exposure to the Federal workforce. 

Student Volunteer Internships assist the student in gaining:

• Career related experience

• Practical knowledge of a broad range of subjects

• Valuable time exploring career avenues

Students’ duties and responsibilities vary according to the program office 

to which they are assigned. Examples of the unique opportunities: 

write reports to Congress, assist with budget formulation; organize 

conferences; and visits with high-level officials. Others may research 

economic issues, write news stories, work on web pages or help produce 

electronic journals. Students interested in management may use their 

expertise working on projects involving budget, human resources, or 

information systems. In addition, some students may be involved in 

educational and cultural exchange activities.

Application Process

All applications are submitted through www.usajobs.gov. Application 

cycles correspond to academic calendars. 

INTERNSHIP PERIOD APPLICATION PERIOD INTERNSHIP DURATION

Spring October January-May

Summer December May-August

Fall June September-December

Note: We do not accept manual applications. Students are require

to provide all documents electronically through formal application 

process.
Eligibility Requirement

Students must be U.S. citizens and maintain student eligibility and 

enrollment throughout the duration of the internship (students must be 

enrolled or accepted at an accredited institution). Graduated students may 

not volunteer beyond his/her graduation date without proof of future 

enrollment in an accredited university.

You may apply for the Headquarters student programs if you have not yet completed 

your registration at a college or university or are awaiting an admissions determination. 

However, if selected for an internship, you may not begin your internship until you 

provide proof that you have registered, or have been accepted for enrollment. 

*Half-time enrollment is six or more credit hours or as defined by the accredited

institution.
Treasury Scholars Progra

The Treasury Scholars Program aims to expand the racial/ethnic and 

gender diversity of students engaged within Treasury Headquarters 

and provides meaningful and marketable work experiences. Students 

are eligible and recruited from all academic subject areas. Academic 

disciplines that are mission critical to Treasury policy offices include 

business administration, law, economics, finance, and information 

technology. 

The Treasury Scholars Program is conducted in collaboration with various 

organizations and consists of three distinct components: The Summer 

Youth Program, The Undergraduate and Graduate Program, and The JD, 

MBA, Dual JD/MBA Program. 

1. Summer Youth Program In collaboration with the Washington, 

D. C. (DC) government, Treasury provides short-term summer 

employment opportunities to DC youth ages 18-21 who are residents 

of Washington, D. C. These selected residents can work up to 

25 hours per week and are compensated by the DC Government. 

Interested youth should contact the Washington, D.C. Department of 

Employment Services to apply. 

(http://does.dc.gov/service/summer-youth-employment-program)

2. Undergraduate and Graduate Programs Treasury partners with the 

following minority-serving institutions and professional organizations 

to recruit highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students for 

internships at Treasury Headquarters. Students should contact 

Treasury partner organizations directly:
 The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities National 

Internship Program (HACU/NIP) recruits Hispanic college 

students for paid 10-week summer or 15-week fall or spring 

internships at federal agencies and private corporations in 

Washington, D.C. and throughout the country. The HACU/NIP 

program recruits Hispanic students with a 3.5 GPA or higher and 

exposes them to various federal and corporate sector careers. 

(www.hacu.net)

 

 The Washington Internships for Native Students (WINS) provides 

an opportunity for Native American and Alaskan Native students 

to live in Washington, D.C., gain professional work experience 

through an internship and earn academic credits. Participants 

intern in a federal agency or at a private firm; take courses focusing 

on Native American public policy concerns and enjoy social and 

cultural activities. (www.american.edu/spexs/wins)

 

 The National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher 

Education (NAFEO) has facilitated internship assignments in 

government and industry for students enrolled in historically and 

predominantly Black colleges and universities and for interns who 

are employed in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. 

(www.nafeo.org)

 

 The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) offers employers an 

efficient and effective process for recruiting the best and brightest 

candidates. TMCF’s program capitalizes on its success in matching 

corporate and government partners with well-prepared young 

professionals, from undergraduate to graduate level candidates 

attending 47 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). 

(www.thurgoodmarshallfund.net)

 

 The Washington Center (TWC) is a nonprofit educational organization 

that provides full-time academic internships for college students from 

colleges and universities, nationally and internationally. Its mission is 

to utilize the resources of the nation’s capital to provide participatory 

learning experiences in order to enhance students’ academic, civic, 

and professional development. Student trainees receive academic 

credit awarded by their home college/university in accordance with 

institutional agreements with TWC. (www.twc.edu)
 The Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership (CAPAL) is 

designed to help build leadership and public policy knowledge within 

the Asian Pacific American (APA) community, to promote APA 

interests and success in public service careers, to provide information 

and education on policy issues affecting the APA community, and to 

serve the APA community at large. (www.capal.org)

 

 The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, Inc. (CHCI) provides 

college students with a paid work placement in a Congressional 

Office or Federal Agency for a period of 12 weeks (Spring/

Fall) or eight weeks (Summer). This unmatched experience allows 

students to learn first-hand about our nation’s legislative process. 

Promising Latino undergraduates from across the country are 

selected for this leadership training program. Students gain work 

experience, participate in a community service project, and receive 

educational and professional programming provided by CHCI. This 

comprehensive three-prong approach provides extraordinary learning 

and networking opportunities for students. (www.chci.org)

 

 The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) Internship Program 

provides participants with housing, a stipend, office placements, and 

opportunities to meet and interact with professional politicos and 

leaders working in all branches of government. Additionally, they 

are eligible for scholarships for prestigious public policy graduate 

programs, such as the University of California-Berkeley’s Goldman 

School of Public Policy, UC Hastings College of the Law, and they are 

actively recruited by executive branch agencies such as the Treasury 

Department, the State Department and the Office of Management 

and Budget. (www.cbcfinc.org)

 

 Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) is designed to help agencies 

recruit and attract highly qualified college students with disabilities 

into a variety of occupations. Individuals, who are hired for the 

summer, may be eligible for permanent placement using special hiring 

authorities. (https://wrp.gov/)

3. JD, MBA, JD/MBA Program Treasury partners with academic 

institutions and other organizations to recruit highly qualified students 

pursuing a law degree (JD) and/or a Master in Business Administration 

(MBA):
 In partnership with various local law schools, in Washington D.C., 

local community, Treasury recruits students who are pursuing a law 

degree (JD) or dual degrees in law (JD) and business administration 

(MBA). Students enrolled in certain institutions are able to earn 

academic credit while gaining practical knowledge by working in 

a Treasury policy/program office. Students are unpaid and must 

be enrolled during their internship. If students do not wish to 

earn academic credit, a volunteer internship program option is also 

available. (www.law.howard.edu) 

 In partnership with the Robert Toigo Foundation, Treasury offers 

internships for students who are accepted or enrolled in MBA 

programs and aspire to professional careers in finance. The Robert 

Toigo Foundation recruits exceptional minority MBA candidates from 

a mix of schools nationwide. This program is reserved for summers 

only. (www.toigofoundation.org)

Application Process 

Students should apply directly to organizations of choice. Each 

organization has different application procedures; students should follow 

accordingly. 

Eligibility Requirement

Students must be U.S. citizens and maintain student eligibility and 

enrollment throughout the duration of the internship (students must be 

enrolled or accepted at an accredited institution). Graduated students may 

not volunteer beyond his/her graduation date without proof if future 

enrollment in an accredited university. 

You may apply for the Headquarters student programs if you have not yet completed 

your registration at a college or university or are awaiting an admissions determination. 

However, if selected for an internship, you may not begin your internship until you 

provide proof that you have registered, or have been accepted for enrollment.
Pathways Program

The Pathways Program consists 

of the Internship Program, the 

Recent Graduates Program, and the 

Presidential Management Fellows 

Program to provide paid employment 

opportunities in the federal workforce for students and recent graduates.

• INTERNSHIP PROGRAM: The internship Program is 

students. It replaces the existing Student Career Experience Program 

(SCEP) and Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP). The 

Internship Program is provides students with paid opportunities to 

work in agencies and explore federal careers while still in school.

• RECENT GRADUATES PROGRAM: The 

Program provides developmental experiences in the Federal 

Government. It is intended to promote possible careers in the civil 

service to individuals who, within the previous two years, have 

graduated from qualifying educational institutions with an associates, 

bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational, technical 

degree, or certificate of completion. Exceptions will be made for 

veterans precluded from completing their studies, due to their military 

service obligation; veterans meeting these criteria will have up to six 

years after degree or certificate completion to apply.

• PRESIDENTIAL MANAGEM

Recent Graduates Program provides developmental experiences in 

the Federal Government. It is intended to promote careers in the 

civil service to individuals who, within the previous two years, have 

graduated from qualifying educational institutions with an associates, 

bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational, technical 

degree, or certificate of completion. Executive Order 135622 also 

directs OPM to set eligibility requirements and minimum qualification 

standards, to make the PMF experience more robust and substantive 

for participants. 
Application Process

All Internship/Recent Graduate program opportunities will be announced 

on www.usajobs.gov. 

All PMF opportunities and application procedures may be found on 

www.pmf.gov.

Eligibility Requiremen

Each Pathways Program has specific eligibility requirements. The official 

job postings will include eligibility/qualification requirements. 
contact (202) 927-4800 or via email at studentemployment@treasury.gov. 

All Student opportunities are posted at 

http://www.treasury.gov/careers/hq-careers/Pages/student-employment.aspx

For more information about Student Employment Programs 

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The U.S. Department of the Treasury is an equal opportunity employer.