Jim Costa Washington. D.C. Legislative Intern Scholar Program

Congressman Jim Costa offers internships to qualified current college students who are interested in gaining hands-on experience in a congressional office. Prestigious, full-time summer internships are offered in legislative offices in Washington, D.C. Students in the Washington, D.C. internship program have interned with Congressman Jim Costa, Congressman Devin Nunes, Congressman Josh Harder, and others.

These internships allow students to actively observe the legislative process while participating in the administrative operations of a congressional office. Intern responsibilities include attending hearings, researching legislative issues, responding to constituent inquiries, processing tour and flag requests, opening and routing incoming mail, giving tours of the Capitol, and performing general office duties.

Terms and dates of internships over the summer are flexible to accommodate course credit requirements and quarter and semester students.

2023 Summer Program Deadlines

  • The application window for the Summer 2023 program is currently open and will remain open until January 26th at 5:00 PM. Priority Deadline is January 19, 2023 at 5:00 PM. Please email gcruz0521@csufresno.edu for more information.

Eligibility:

  • Must have a 3.0 overall GPA or higher
  • Must be at least a Junior in standing (60 units completed)  OR be a Graduate student in standing during the semester ofthe internship.
  • Must be able to work full time in Washington, D.C. for 8-10 weeks.   
  • Must act with the highest degree of professionalism and responsibility which also includes taking into consideration that backing out at the last minute would not only be very unprofessional but would put in jeopardy the future placement of other students like you.

For additional  information such a scholarship amount and other please go to our FAQs.