Honors Internship Program - Summer 2027

Interns work on a variety of projects, including (but not limited to): analyzing crime data, developing portals to facilitate the exchange of information between law enforcement agencies and the FBI, supporting operations, and aiding with divisions audits to ensure compliance with FBI regulation.

You must be a student, attending an accredited college or university on a full-time basis within the United States as an undergraduate, graduate, or post-doctoral student. You are not eligible to participate in the program if you will graduate before the program start date June 1, 2027, unless you are continuing your education in the semester following your graduation. You must be at minimum 18-years old to apply. You must meet ALL eligibility requirements posted on our Employment Eligibility page. You must be able to successfully complete a Top-Secret security clearance background investigation which includes a drug test, fingerprinting, polygraph, and be in the continental United States, Hawaii, or San Juan for some parts of your background investigation. You must currently have and maintain through the duration of the internship, a minimum of a 3.0 GPA. If you are a first-semester freshman, you must have maintained a 3.0 high school GPA. You must be a full-time student articulating towards a degree at an accredited U.S. college or university throughout the application process cycle.

You must be a student, attending an accredited college or university on a full-time basis within the United States as an undergraduate, graduate, or post-doctoral student. You are not eligible to participate in the program if you will graduate before the program start date June 1, 2027, unless you are continuing your education in the semester following your graduation.

We offer opportunities in a variety of locations, to include our headquarters in Washington, D.C., our regional field offices across the United States, and our satellite campuses in Huntsville, AL; Quantico, VA; and Pocatello, ID. Interns that choose a regional field office could be placed at a resident agency once selected. You may select up to three location preferences; your assignment will be dependent on the FBI's needs at the time of your internship and your qualifications.

In the application, you can select up to three (3) preferred locations for your summer assignment at the following: field offices, divisions (Washington, D.C.), or one of the HQ satellite divisions (outside of Washington, D.C.). Interns with a favorable evaluation can continue the internship working 16-hours per month in the fall/spring. Pay Information GS 4: $14.76 (hourly) GS 5: $16.51 (hourly) NOTE: The salaries listed above are the base rate of pay for federal employees on the General Schedule (GS) pay sale. A complete list of pay tables factoring in locality pay (based on geographical area) can be found on OPM.gov. Relocation and housing costs are not provided. You are responsible for making your own housing arrangements. The FBI will not intervene in any contractual arrangements negotiated between you and a housing provider. The FBI strongly recommends that you wait to sign any formal agreement with a housing provider until you have received a Final Offer Letter upon your successful completion of the FBI background investigation process. The FBI is not responsible for any housing or travel expenses incurred by you, nor can we guarantee an internship start date until your background investigation is complete and you have been cleared for hire.

To apply for the Honors Internship Program - Summer 2027 position, please click here.

Utilizing the Resume Builder outline your relevant work experience and associated start and end dates. Uploaded resumes will not be reviewed or used for qualification purposes. You must complete this application, upload an unofficial transcript and Program Terms Acknowledgement Form by 11:59 p.m. ET on March 5, 2026. Please submit documents based on one of the criteria listed below: 1st Semester Undergraduate Freshmen/No GPA: Unofficial College Transcripts and High School Transcripts. Your unofficial transcripts must show that you have enrolled in classes and are a full-time student at an accredited institution. 1st Semester Undergraduate Transfer/Graduate Students: Unofficial Transcripts from previous school, Unofficial Transcripts from current school. If you are graduating before the program starts, you must indicate your intentions of continuing your education to be eligible for the Honors Internship Program in your application, i.e., site your anticipated post-bachelor's degree graduation date on your resume, etc. Participation in the Honors Internship Program will be contingent upon receipt of your Program Acceptance Letter. A School Certification Form (or Enrollment Verification Certificate) confirming your graduation date and student status is optional but highly recommended.