Honors sponsors three internship programs each summer, with students gaining experience in Washington, New York, and Savannah.
For the summer 2023 application, current second- and third-year (based on date of enrollment, not credit hours) Honors students in good standing are eligible to apply. The application deadline is Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at 12 p.m. Interviews will begin in early November. Participants will be chosen by mid-December.
Honors in Washington Internship Program
The Honors in Washington Internship Program helps place and support students in summer internships in Washington, D.C. Some students are selected for specific placements, and others are free to pursue new placements according to their interests. Past placements have included congressional offices, law firms, media companies, political consulting firms, and research organizations.
All Honors in Washington interns will live in the UGA in D.C. facility, Delta Hall, at 608 Massachusetts Avenue NE. Housing will be paid for, and interns who are not Foundation Fellows will receive an additional stipend.
Interns are expected to work an average of 40 hours a week for a minimum of nine weeks. Only second- and third-year Honors students (based on date of enrollment, not credit hours) are eligible to apply.
Washington Semester Program
For information regarding internships in Washington during the fall or spring semesters, contact Don DeMaria, director of the Washington Semester Program, at demaria@uga.edu.
Honors in New York Internship Program
The Honors in New York Internship Program places two interns each summer at the Greater New York Hospital Association and is designed for students interested in public health, health policy, and hospital administration.
Interns are expected to work an average of 40 hours a week for a minimum of nine weeks and live in New York University residence halls. They are provided a substantial stipend to help offset living expenses. Only second- and third-year Honors students (based on date of enrollment) are eligible to apply.
Honors in Savannah Internship Program
The Honors in Savannah Internship Program places one intern each summer in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Georgia.
Interns are expected to work an average of 40 hours a week for a minimum of nine weeks and are provided a substantial stipend to help offset living expenses. Only second- and third-year Honors students (based on date of enrollment) are eligible to apply.
If you are interested in applying for course credit for your internship, visit our Internship Course Credit page.
