All About Our Internships

The program is designed to provide students with an opportunity for involvement in governmental affairs, and to provide a general understanding of the Canada-U.S. bilateral relationship through the dynamics at work in the Embassy. There are several positions in the Embassy, for which we screen applicants to match their particular academic and/or area interest. Currently, the Embassy is able to offer the following positions within Public Affairs: Academic Relations, Culture, and Press/Media. There are frequently positions available in Trade, Environment, Energy and Congressional Relations.

All interns are retained on a non-remunerative basis and usually work 4 1/2 days per week. Because we offer unpaid internships, students are encouraged to apply for academic credit from their universities for the experience or a related research project.

You can learn more about the experience of interning for the Embassy of Canada in Washington, D.C. by downloading this interview with Éric Portelance MP3 ^* (2.75 MB), a Summer 2008 intern.

Eligibility

The program is open to Canadian and American students at colleges and universities in Canada and the U.S.

Application Requirements

To apply, send the following documents via fax to us at 202-682-7791:

• completed Application Form (contact us obtain a copy);
• an autobiographical sketch stating your goals/interests and why you are applying to our programme;
• a resume;
• an unofficial academic transcript; and
• three letters of recommendation (academic/employment).

Application Deadlines

• Summer 2010 (May–August) ——— January 29, 2010
• Fall 2010 (September–December) ——— July 2, 2010
• Spring 2011 (January–May) ——— October 15, 2010

We hope this information will be useful to you. If you have any questions, please contact:

Mrs. Ingrid S. Summa
Internship Coordinator
Canadian Embassy
501 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20001