Home to thousands of major corporations, embassies and organizations, the Washington area offers countless opportunities in the areas of media, the arts, education, business, science, international affairs and more. Washington is also about more than just work. Students are encouraged to take full advantages of the cultural, social and intellectual diversity of the city. Most internships are unpaid, especially during the academic year. Some summer internships are paid, although at a nominal rate.
Some sponsors pay for transportation to and from the internship worksite.
Whether an internship is paid or not is up to the organization offering the internship. We encourage students to choose their internships as much as possible based on the educational and career value. Any stipends or other arrangements are the responsibility of the individual student to work out with the internship supervisor. Students desiring to pursue an internship in Washington D.C. through the Public Policy Internship Program must first complete an application packet. The PPIP committee will review each student s application and identify those qualified applicants who will progress to the interview stage.