Internships

Internships are available in nearly every field. Whether you already have a career goal or are still exploring your options, an internship can help you gain real-world experience, build skills, and discover what interests you most. Internships help you build a professional network, gain valuable performance feedback, and strengthen your résumé while preparing for a successful transition from college to career.

Find Your Internship

The following is an exploratory tool to find internship opportunities. If you plan to receive academic credit for an internship, be sure to check with your department's internship coordinator or career director prior to applying.

A domestic internship means you will remain within the United States for the entire duration of your internship. Remote work is allowed as long as all work is done while living in the U.S.

An international internship takes place outside the United States for at least a portion of the internship. If you are leaving the U.S. at any point, follow the International Internship process listed below.

To start looking for internships, answer both of the questions below and then follow the steps outlined underneath.

Are you looking for an international or domestic internship?

Are you a declared Kennedy Center major or minor?

There are three ways to apply for international internships:

1: Browse available programs on the Find Your International Study Program page. This site lists several established international internships available to students each semester. If you find one there, click on the "Apply Now" button at top of the page to start the application process.

2: You may also browse additional providers on the Internship Opportunities Database. If you find an internship that interests you there, follow the instructions listed. Click your major or minor below to see opportunities that are relevant to your academic program.

3: You may also find an international internship on your own. Once you've identified an internship you’d like to apply for, be sure to visit the TravelSmart website to ensure the country your internship is located in is listed as a level one or level two country and may be approved for student travel. Level three and level four countries are not approved for student travel.

Once that has been verified, contact the Kennedy Center’s Program Coordinator Assistant by emailing chris-quinlan-assistant@byu.edu at least eighty days prior to leaving for your internship to explore the possibility of receiving academic credit for it.

Please note: you should plan ahead (at least six months in advance) to make sure you meet all the requirements before leaving for your internship. All students traveling internationally for BYU credit are required to adhere to specific university policy. If you have not followed the proper procedures, you will not receive credit for your experience.

There are three ways to apply for international internships:

1: Browse available programs on the Find Your International Study Program page. This site lists several established international internships available to students each semester. If you find one there, click on the "Apply Now" button at top of the page to start the application process.

2: You may also browse additional providers on the Internship Opportunities Database. If you find an internship that interests you there, follow the instructions listed.

3: You may also find an international internship on your own. Once you've identified an internship you’d like to apply for, be sure to visit the TravelSmart website to ensure the country your internship is located in is listed as a level one or level two country and may be approved for student travel. Level three and level four countries are not approved for student travel.

Once that has been verified, contact the Kennedy Center’s Program Coordinator Assistant by emailing chris-quinlan-assistant@byu.edu at least eighty days prior to leaving for your internship to explore the possibility of receiving academic credit for it.

Please note: you should plan ahead (at least six months in advance) to make sure you meet all the requirements before leaving for your internship. All students traveling internationally for BYU credit are required to adhere to specific university policy. If you have not followed the proper procedures, you will not receive credit for your experience.

Step 1. Find a domestic internship. You can find your own, talk with the Kennedy Center Internship Coordinator or Career Director, or browse our Internship Opportunities Database via the sections below.

Step 2. Apply for your chosen internship on the organization's website.

Step 3. Once you've been accepted for the internship, complete this checklist.

Step 1. To prepare for your domestic internship, begin by meeting with your department's internship coordinator or career director.

Step 2. Find an internship. You can browse providers at our Internship Opportunities Database, or find your own elsewhere. Make sure the internship you find is allowed by your department!

Step 3. Follow your department's internship coordinator's instructions to apply for an internship.

Fund Your Internship

Visit our Scholarships and Financial Aid page to see and apply for available funding options. You can also check with your major and/or minor programs or departments for experiential learning funding.

Housing

Depending on the internship program you select, there may or may not be housing options available or provided. Check with your internship coordinator for details on housing in regards to your specific program.