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School of Humanities and Sciences

Internships

All students in the BSIW Program find a full-time internship in the Washington, DC metropolitan area through the combined efforts of the student and the Stanford in Washington staff.

Each student attending Stanford in Washington will receive an internship stipend from Stanford in Washington. 

Hear from SIW students about their Internship Experience

There is no better way to understand the value and meaning of a Stanford in Washington experience then hearing from our previous students. 

"The internship experience was invaluable for me. Without it, I would not have found my passion for Education. Interning at the US Department of Education was the first step of my career in education. It inspired me to be a teacher, then get a Masters in Public Policy, then work in the ed-tech space, and finally land where I am now (working at a brand new institution of higher ed that trains teachers and principals)." 

Paulene Meyers
 

"At SIW, I interned with U.S. Department of State in the Office of Southern African Affairs, and I was working when Nelson Mandela passed away. I spent a long 24-48 hours at the State Department's OPS Center watching the State Department go over processes for large delegations of elected officials to travel to Johannesburg and supported my team and supervisor for the U.S. Funeral, held at the National Cathedral featuring Joe Biden." 

Stefan Norgaard

Internship Placement Process

  • In your application to the Bing Stanford in Washington Program, typically 2 quarters prior, you will outline your internship interests.
  • Once accepted you will meet with the Internship Program Manager and other members of the SIW staff to discuss your internship goals and plan for internship applications.
  • Once we have come to a consensus on the goals for your quarter in Washington, the Internship Program Manager will work with you on arranging an internship.
  • This is a combined effort and you will be required to do most of the following steps depending on internship host organization: send out applications, provide writing samples, provide transcripts, provide resumes, and other information, in addition to being prepared for interviews throughout the process.
  • We cannot guarantee any specific placement; however, we will work as hard as possible to assist you in finding the best possible internship given your interests.

For more information about internships and to view partner organizations please see our Previous Internships Page.