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Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program Application

*IMPORTANT* All Future Leaders applications must be submitted by May 1, 2026, at 11:59 pm ET. The application form will close at 11:59 pm ET and will time out if still open.  Due to the expected high volume of last minute applications on May 1, we highly recommend submitting your application at least one hour prior to the application close time. The high volume often blocks application submission even if all fields are completed correctly, so please plan accordingly.
University Partner Schools and Programs
In Fall 2026, the Partnership for Public Service has established official partnerships for the Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program with the following universities and programs. Only students enrolled in these partner programs are eligible to apply. 

For George Mason University Applicants 
Applicants must be rising seniors or graduate students enrolled in a Schar School of Policy and Government degree program.  
For George Washington University Applicants
Applicants must be enrolled in the Master of Public Policy (MPP), Master of Public Administration (MPA), PhD in Public Policy & Public Administration, or MA-Environmental and Sustainability Policy (MA-ESP) at the Trachtenberg School.
For Marquette University Applicants
Applicants must apply to both the Future Leaders program and the Les Aspin Center Fall 2026 Washington, D.C. Program to be considered under this partnership. Only students admitted to the Les Aspin Center Fall 2026 Washington, D.C. Program are eligible for Future Leaders placements.  
Eligibility

U.S citizenship is a requirement for this program due to the limited number of federal government positions open to non-U.S. citizens. 
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Note - applicants who will graduate in May/June 2026 or who have graduated earlier than this date are ineligible for this program.
Program Tracks

The Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program is seeking candidates with various backgrounds to fill potential positions across the participating agencies. Therefore, we created different tracks to align with opportunities based on candidate backgrounds. Please choose up to two tracks that you are interested in that match with your area of study. Example backgrounds are listed below for your reference. 

Program Track Example Backgrounds
  • Data Science: Interested in using your data science skills for the public good? Agencies across the federal government need data scientists, and several previous Future Leaders internships focused on data science. This track is open to candidates from technical backgrounds, including: computer science; engineering; statistics; mathematics; economics; data analytics; data science; information technology; business, finance; biostatistics; data analytics in artificial intelligence or machine learning; and physics.    
  • Public Administration: May include positions in finance, human resources, management/administration, or similar fields. 
  • Public Interest Technology & AI: Public Interest Technology & AI positions may include a focus on operations technology-focused policy, federal AI policy, design, writing/editing, program management, data analysis, entrepreneurship and stakeholder management. This track is open to candidates from both technical and social science backgrounds, but candidates must be interested in technology innovation and harnessing the full potential of technology and AI for public good.    


Opportunity Preferences
The Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program offers internship opportunities at the federal and state government levels. For Fall 2026, in-person internship opportunities are located in the Washington, DC metro area, including surrounding counties in Maryland and Virginia. Please answer the question below on your opportunity preference. Note - fully remote internship options may be limited as more opportunities are now offered in-person or hybrid only. 

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Resume, Transcript and Reference Letter
In order to complete your application, you must include:

  • Your current resume
  • Your latest unofficial transcripts. Please be sure to have the most up-to-date version showing enrollment for Fall 2026 in PDF format.
  • Optional reference letter.

Note: A reference letter from a mentor, professor or work supervisor is optional but highly encouraged. Optional reference letters may be uploaded directly to your application below or emailed to internships@ourpublicservice.org with the applicant's name referenced in the subject line by May 1, 2026 at 11:59 pm ET. Reference letters will not be accepted following this deadline.


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Short Essay Questions
In this section, we ask you to complete five questions in order to get a better sense of your candidacy and assess your professionalism and interest in this program. Please be thoughtful with your answers and provide specific examples that focus on professional, volunteer or academic experience when necessary.  





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Filling out this information is optional and will only be used for internal purposes. 




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