Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program Application

Eligibility

Are you a U.S. citizen?

U.S citizenship is a requirement for this program due to the limited number of federal government positions open to non-U.S. citizens.

Contact Information

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Email Address

Phone

My Pronouns are:

Location and FT/PT Preferences

The Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program offers both Washington, DC-based opportunities, as well as fully remote opportunities. Which option best describes the types of opportunities you are seeking?

I am seeking in-person opportunities and currently live in or plan to relocate to the Washington, DC area.I am seeking fully remote opportunities and cannot relocate to Washington, DC.

For the Fall 2024 program, are you seeking a part-time or full-time internship?

Part-time (20 hours/week)Full-time (32-40 hours/week)Either option

Short Essay Questions

In this section, we ask you to complete five questions in order to get a better sense of your candidacy. Please be thoughtful with your answers and provide specific examples when necessary.

Please describe your involvement and contributions to your college or university and/or the greater community in which you live.

Please describe your motivation for this program and your interest in participating in an opportunity with the federal government.

Describe 1-2 major accomplishments that you have achieved so far and the impact these accomplishments have had on your life.

Describe a time where you demonstrated leadership skills and qualities. What did you learn from that experience and how has it shaped your leadership style?

Describe a time where you identified a specific challenge at work, at an internship, or in your academic work and how you developed a solution to the challenge.

Acknowledgement

By typing my initials, I acknowledge that if selected to participate in the Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program during fall 2024, the program will run 10-12 weeks, beginning September 16th and concluding around December 2- (based on the specific internship's end date.) I understand I'd be required to work an average of 32-40 hours/week for 10-12 weeks for full-time internship placements OR 20 hours/week for 10-12 weeks for part-time internship placements in order to satisfy program requirements. I understand that my specific schedule will be negotiated with my internship supervisor, though hours are most likely to occur between 9am - 5pm.

By typing my initials, I acknowledge that if selected to participate in the Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program during fall 2024, the program will run 10-12 weeks, beginning mid September and concluding early December (based on the specific internship's end date.) I understand I'd be required to work an average of 32-40 hours/week for 10-12 weeks in order to satisfy program requirements. I understand that my specific schedule will be negotiated with my internship supervisor, though hours are most likely to occur between 9am - 5pm.

By typing my initials, I acknowledge that if selected to participate in the Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program during fall 2024, I must successfully pass a background check. Note- applicants are strongly encouraged to visit the Partnership's GoGovernment resource on Background Checks and Security Clearances for Federal Jobs before proceeding with submission of this application.

By typing my initials, I acknowledge that I have completed this application form myself and everything I submit is accurate and truthful.

By submitting this form, you agree to receive email updates from the Partnership. You can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact Information