Honors Internship Program (Jun 2025)

About FBI

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) stands as the epitome of American excellence in law enforcement. Renowned for its unwavering commitment to safeguarding national security, the FBI is a beacon of justice, employing cutting-edge technology and a highly skilled workforce. With a storied history and an unyielding dedication to protecting the nation, the FBI is the bedrock of integrity and resilience in the United States.

Your role

About the internship:

• The FBI Honors Internship Program is a full-time, 10-week paid summer internship that will occur from June 2, 2025, to August 8, 2025.
• This program is for undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral college students and offers exposure to the world’s premier law enforcement and intelligence agency while also serving as a pipeline for entry-level positions after graduation.
• While exploring the FBI’s exciting career options, students will work side-by-side with FBI employees at one of their FBI offices nationwide.
• This internship offers students an unmatched opportunity to protect the American people and uphold the Constitution of the United States.

Training & development

The FBI, renowned for its commitment to excellence, invests extensively in training & development, molding its agents into elite professionals. Through cutting-edge programs and real-world simulations, the FBI ensures its personnel are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to uphold the highest standards in law enforcement.

Salary & benefits

This is a paid summer internship.

Benefits may include:

• Gain hands-on experience in the field of law enforcement, intelligence, and national security.
• Build connections with experienced professionals in various disciplines within the FBI.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and methodologies used in the field.
• The FBI name on your resume carries prestige and indicates a commitment to public service and national security.

Career progression

Embark on an exhilarating career journey at the FBI, where each step unveils new challenges and opportunities. From dedicated field agents to brilliant analysts, their team thrives on innovation and integrity. Elevate your career with the FBI, forging a path of impact and distinction in service to the nation. At the end of the summer, Honors Interns who receive a positive evaluation may continue in the program throughout the school year.

Work-life balance

The FBI embraces a commitment to work-life balance, recognizing the importance of personal well-being alongside professional excellence. With flexible scheduling options, supportive policies, and a dedication to employee welfare, the FBI fosters an environment where individuals can thrive both in their careers and personal lives.

Culture & vibe

Immerse yourself in the dynamic culture and electrifying vibe at the FBI, where passion for justice pulses through every corridor. Collaborative camaraderie fuels innovation, creating an environment where every agent contributes to the pursuit of truth. Join a team where dedication and diversity converge to shape the future of law enforcement.

About you

FBI interns come from a variety of backgrounds, and those hired as interns will be placed in assignments based on their location preferences, educational background, skill sets, and unique life experiences.

Key requirements to participate in this program:

• You must be a student, attending an accredited college or university full-time within the United States as an undergraduate, graduate, or post-doctoral student.
• You are not eligible to participate in the program if you graduate before the program start date of June 2, 2025, unless you are continuing your education in the semester following your graduation.
• You must currently have and maintain through June 5, 2025, 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 complete this application, and submit an unofficial transcript and 2025 Program Terms Acknowledgement Form by 11:59 p.m. ET on March 1, 2024.
• Your School Certification Form (or Enrollment Verification Form) is optional but highly recommended.
• You must be able to complete a Top-Secret security clearance background investigation which includes a drug test, fingerprinting, and polygraph, and be in the continental United States, Hawaii, or San Juan for some parts of your background investigation.
• Be a U.S. citizen.

Automatic disqualifiers:

• You are not a U.S. Citizen (born or naturalized).
• You have been convicted of a felony.
• You have used illegal drugs in violation of the FBI Employment Drug Policy.
• You have defaulted on a student loan insured by the U.S. Government.
• You have failed an FBI-administered urinalysis drug test.
• You have failed to register with the Selective Service System (males only - exceptions apply.)

How to apply

The FBI has 56 field offices centrally located in major metropolitan areas across the U.S. Their main headquarters offices are in Washington D.C., but they also have headquarters satellite offices located outside of the Washington D.C. area.

In the application, you must identify your preferred location or office where you wish to intern. You can select up to three (3) preferred locations/offices. If you are only interested or available to work in one location/office, then select only one option and leave the remaining two selections blank. If you receive an offer for your selected preferred work location but are no longer available to work at that location, the offer may be rescinded before the start of the program.

The application cycle for the 2025 class will begin 18 months before the start of the internship to provide more time for applicant intake processing and background investigation. Official conditional job offers are scheduled to be extended between September 3-13, 2024; recipients of a conditional job offer will have (3) business days from receipt to accept or decline it.

You must complete this application and submit all required documents by 11:59 p.m. ET on March 1, 2024. If applying online is a hardship, please request assistance by sending an email before the application closing date to the FBI's official mail ID (given on the career page) with “Intern Application Hardship” in the subject line.

If you are selected for the program, you must go to the FBI Field Office closest to your address for the interview, polygraph, and drug test.

Source

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• youtube.com/@fbi
• fbijobs.gov/