Overview

The Congressional Internship is designed for undergraduate students looking to increase their experience in public policy and service. This paid, eight or ten week-long program places interns in congressional offices and provides them with the opportunity to develop their leadership and professional skills, encourages political engagement, and fosters interests in public service careers.

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Congressional Internship Program Dates:

 

2026 Summer

Program Dates: June 2, 2026 - July 24, 2026

Application Deadline: February 1, 2026 at 11:59PM ET​​​

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2026 Fall

Program Dates: September 9, 2026 - November 20, 2026

Application Deadline: March 31, 2026, 11:59PM ET

Apply here

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Location: Washington, D.C.​

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Application Guidelines

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Completed applications will include a(n):​

• Cover Letter expressing interest in the program

• Resume (one page maximum)

• Academic Transcript

• One Letter of Recommendation

• Responses to the following three questions (Response to each question should be no more than one page, double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font.):

  • Why should you be selected for this internship? 

  • How have you incorporated public service thus far and how will you incorporate public service in your career going forward?

  • Describe a challenging situation you personally experienced. How did you handle it and what did you learn from your experience?

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Questions?

Please contact programs@apaics.org.​

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Please do not contact the office in regard to your application status. Only qualified candidates will be directly contacted by program supervisors. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to all applicants.

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APAICS Congressional Internship Info Session