Panetta Internship Program

Panetta Congressional Internship Program

Eligibility Requirements and Criteria for Selection

One California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) student is nominated annually to participate in the prestigious Panetta Congressional Internship Program.

The student will receive two weeks of orientation at the Panetta Institute at CSU Monterey Bay, followed by 11 weeks in Washington, D.C. working for a California member of the U.S. House of Representatives.

The Panetta Institute pays all program costs and the student may earn up to 20 academic units upon successful completion of all program requirements.

To be eligible, applicants must be U.S. citizens who are matriculating juniors or seniors during the period of internship.

Students in any academic major may apply and the program is open to qualified students regardless of income.

Applicant must have completed at least one semester at CSUSB and be in good academic standing at all colleges or universities attended.

Learn about Congress by working in Congress!

Application Process

Applications from students must include all of the following documents:

•Complete set of transcripts for all colleges/universities attended
•Resume
•A written essay stating the reasons for your interest in the Panetta Institute’s Congressional Intern Program (approximately two pages in length, double spaced)
•Copy of a graded paper (at least three pages long) with the notation that indicates the grade received
•If you are selected, there is a required background check

All applications must be received by Monday, April 7, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. for consideration.

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