FBI Honors Internship Program - Summer 2027

Who May Apply

This position advertised has been exempted from the federal civilian hiring freeze.

Job Opening: 62983

Opening Date: February 9, 2026

Closing Date: March 5, 2026

Division

Multiple Divisions and Field Offices

Location

U.S. Locations

Working Hours

40 hours per week

Job Type

Full Time/Not-to-Exceed

Who May Apply

All U.S. Citizens

Number of Positions Available

Multiple

Questions

Email: FBI_INTERNSHIP@FBI.GOV

Salary

GS 4: $14.90 (hourly)

GS 5: $16.67 (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.

JOB SUMMARY

The FBI Honors Internship Program is a full-time, 10-week paid summer internship that will occur from Tuesday, June 1, 2027, to Friday, August 6, 2027.  Interns with a favorable evaluation can continue the internship working 16-hours per month in the fall/spring.  This program is for undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral college students and offers exposure to the world’s premiere law enforcement and intelligence agency while also serving as a pipeline for entry-level positions after graduation.  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.).

KEY REQUIREMENTS

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.  

1. You must be at minimum 18-years old to apply.
2. You must meet ALL eligibility requirements posted on our Employment Eligibility page.
3. 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.   
4. 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.
5. You must be a full-time student articulating towards a degree at an accredited U.S. college or university throughout the application process cycle.

HOW TO APPLY

For detailed instructions related to applying, uploading documents, withdrawing an application or updating your application, please review instructions on How to Apply.  If applying online is a hardship, please use the contact information listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

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.

1. A School Certification Form (or Enrollment Verification Certificate) confirming your graduation date and student status is optional but highly recommended.

Please note: Failure to provide the necessary and relevant information required by this vacancy announcement may disqualify you from consideration. Incomplete applications will not be supplemented with additional requests for information; your application will be evaluated solely on the information you submit. You must complete the application process and submit all required documents by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the announcement’s closing date.