The complete 2006 Student Intern Brochure is now available for download:
All applications are submitted online through the "Gateway to State" system, which also screens them to make sure that they are complete and that applicants meet the eligibility criteria. Once that process is completed, the bureau will have access to those applications submitted to them. Bureau representatives evaluate applicants based on the application materials. For many internships, foreign language ability is an important factor in placement for internships abroad. Completing some academic studies relevant to the type of work you wish to perform increases your competitiveness.
The bureau(s) or office(s) to which you have applied may make a verbal offer to you. However, the offer is not "official" until selectees receive written notification from the Student Programs office. This notification is a tentative offer to participate in the internship program. A final offer is contingent upon complete investigation and issuance of a security clearance. Those who are not selected for internships will also be notified. So that we may contact you as soon as possible, please make sure that any changes of address are updated immediately in your applicant profile.
Application Processing Timetable
The following chart is provided to help applicants track their application during the months of the selection process. Please be patient and follow guidelines on notifications below. Keep this form handy for future reference.
| Activity in Intern Program |
Summer Internship |
Fall Internship |
Spring Internship |
| I. Intern Brochure Distributed to Colleges and Universities |
August |
August |
August |
| II. Application Deadline |
November 1 |
March 1 |
July 1 |
| III. Selections Made by Bureaus; Selectees Notified in Writing by Intern Coordinator's Office |
November-December |
March-April |
July-August |
| IV. Non-Selects Notified in Writing by Intern Coordinator's Office |
December-January |
April |
August |
| V. Forms Received from Selectees to Initiate Security Clearances* |
January |
April |
August |
| VI. Security Clearances Completed. Official Offers of Appointment Made |
March-April |
June-July |
September-October |
| VII. Interns Enter on Duty |
May-July |
September-October |
January-February |
| VIII. Internship Ends |
September |
December |
April |
* Security clearance processing takes approximately 90-120 days, so it is important to return signed, completed forms to the Student Programs office by the date indicated in the letter. Either the Student Programs office or the Bureau Coordinator will notify you when the security clearance is issued.
Application Checklist
Before mailing your application, check off each item to make sure everything has been done:
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Reminder! |
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Did you receive and print out an application confirmation screen after submitting your application? |
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Did you use the appropriate system-generated cover sheet to fax your transcript?
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Did you use the appropriate system-generated cover sheet to fax your Student Aid Report (SAR) showing your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) number? (Optional)
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Did you receive verification that faxed items were successfully
transmitted?
To verify your fax transmission, you can do the following:
- At the Gateway to State login page, enter your username and password.
- Select the "Generate Fax Cover Sheet" option and click "Next".
- If we have received your fax, the status of your fax will say "Received."
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Did you keep copies of everything for your records? |
Order a hard-copy of the Intern brochure
To order the Intern brochure, you may write to the address below or email your name and address to internbook@socent.org.
Note: The Intern Program information available on this Web site contains all materials found in the hard-copy of the Intern brochure.
U.S. Department of State
Student Intern Program
HR/REE/REC, SA-1
2401 E Street, NW, 5th Floor
Washington, D.C. 20522-0151
The 2006 Intern brochure will be available at most colleges and university career placement centers throughout the country.
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