Applications for the VSFS Internships 2025 are now available. The Virtual Student Federal Service is a year long online internship program for students who have completed their post-secondary education. Interns help with government projects remotely from home. They work about 10 hours a week to support various offices in the US and other countries. This internship is not paid but students might get course credit. The program lets students work from anywhere in the US or other countries.
Key Points:
- Year-long virtual internship for post-secondary students
- Around 10 hours of work per week
- Supports domestic and international government offices
- Unpaid, but potential course credit available
- Remote work from anywhere in the U.S. or abroad
VSFS Internships Summary
| Internship In | USA |
| Available For | US Citizens |
| Internship Type | Unpaid but Course Credit Available |
| Internship Provider | US Dept of State |
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Internship Benefits
- Work from anywhere – No need to move. Do your internship from home while managing your studies and other tasks.
- Get real-world experience – Interns work on important government projects and see how federal work is done.
- Improve your resume – A US government internship on your resume can help you stand out in the job market.
- Get course credit – Some schools might give you academic credit for your internship.
- Make connections – Work with US government professionals and get help from experienced mentors.
Eligibility Criteria
Citizenship: Only USA citizens can apply.
Educational Enrollment:
- You must finish high school.
- You must be in a program to get a degree (like bachelor, master, PhD) at a real college or university.
- Must maintain student status for the duration of the internship/academic year.
Definition of a Student:
- Actively enrolled in a degree-seeking program.
- If you stop school for 5 months or less between semesters or years you can still apply.
- You must go back to school after the break.
- If you do the State Department internship and get credit for your degree you still count as a student.
Guidelines About VSFS Internship
Role and Responsibilities
- As a VSFS mentor you guide interns through projects.
- Submit internship projects that match program goals and give valuable experiences to students.
Guidelines for Project Submission
- Projects must be unclassified. Interns do not get security clearances and will not access internal Department of State systems.
- Projects need about 10 hours of work per week.
- Each project needs two mentors for full support and supervision.
- Projects must be done entirely remotely without the need for physical presence or secure system access.
Application Process for the VSFS Internships
Transcripts:
- Submit an official/unofficial transcript or confirmation of enrollment from your institution.
Pending Enrollment:
- Eligible to apply if:
- Awaiting admission decisions for graduate/postgraduate studies (e.g., law school).
- Not yet registered for upcoming semesters.
- If selected, provide proof of enrollment/acceptance for the semester/quarter starting immediately after the internship.