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Paid Internships for College Students

Find pathways whose official sources establish pay or a stipend, then check the selected placement's actual package. This is a curated program shortlist—not a live list of open, guaranteed-paid job offers.

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What ‘confirmed paid’ means here

We include programs whose publisher describes paid participation or stipends. We do not estimate a salary when the role-specific figure is missing. A research stipend and an hourly wage can be different arrangements, and a past cohort's published award is not a promise about a future cycle. Read the timing and sources on each guide before treating a program as available.

Compare the full participation cost

Write down rent, deposits, transport, meals, and any move. Then list exactly what the selected placement covers, whether support is conditional, and when money arrives. Housing assistance is not the same as a free room, and a reimbursement may not help with an upfront deposit. Ask the official program contact about unclear terms before making a commitment.

Match your year and the actual schedule

Start with the college-year label but verify completed credits, enrollment, citizenship or authorization, and graduation timing. Some broad undergraduate programs have site-specific rules. A paid placement you cannot attend for its full term is not a workable option. Community-college students should check the accepted institution type instead of assuming every undergraduate route includes it.

Build a manageable paid shortlist

Pick a few relevant programs, read their application guides, and compare the requirements side by side. Save realistic choices and set a next action for each. Separate currently verified cutoffs from undated future prospects. Continue using your campus career center and official employer searches; this directory does not claim to cover the entire paid internship market.

Sourced program pathways / not live vacancies

Paid opportunities: programs to investigate

A match here is a starting point. Read the college-year conditions, source status, and current official opening. Closed cohorts remain clearly labeled for future preparation.

SW
Southwest Airlines

Campus Reach College Internships

Paid Southwest Airlines internships across departments such as Technology, Technical Operations, Marketing, Finance, People, Flight and Inflight Operations, Communications and Supply Chain.

PaidDallas, Texas; Technology internships virtual
Published Summer 2027 window ended Oct. 7; check postings
Class-year guidanceFall 2027 graduation or laterRead the role before applyingView eligibility & steps
Published cutoff passed · · no time given
WF
Wells Fargo

2027 Summer Internships

Wells Fargo's 10-week undergraduate summer internships, posted separately by business area, from audit and technology to commercial banking, corporate and investment banking, and wealth management.

PaidCharlotte, Irving, Chandler/Phoenix, Iselin, St. Louis and others by posting
No undergraduate Summer 2027 postings at review
Class-year guidanceDec 2027–Jun 2028 graduation (Technology)Read the role before applyingView eligibility & steps
No universal cutoff confirmed
FI
Fidelity Investments

Summer 2027 Undergraduate Internships

Fidelity's 10-week paid summer internship for undergraduates, filled through one application that is considered across eight skill areas, from technology and finance to actuary and client relations.

PaidBoston, Westlake, Durham, Merrimack, Smithfield and others by area
2027 application window open at review
Class-year guidanceApply in sophomore or junior fallRead the role before applyingView eligibility & steps
No universal cutoff confirmed
CI
Central Intelligence Agency

Directorate of Operations Undergraduate Internship

A first-year-only CIA track placing undergraduates in two in-person summer tours as staff operations or targeting officers, with a possible route into the Professional Trainee program.

PaidWashington, DC area
Window reopens Dec 15, 2026
College-year matchFirst-year students onlyIncludes year 1 · check every ruleView eligibility & steps
Published cutoff · · no time given
FB
Federal Bureau of Investigation

Honors Internship Program

A paid ten-week summer internship at FBI headquarters, field offices and satellite campuses for full-time students, run as a pipeline into entry-level FBI roles.

PaidFBI headquarters, field offices and satellite campuses
Summer 2027 cycle closed
Class-year guidanceGraduation-date based; freshmen eligibleRead the role before applyingView eligibility & steps
Published cutoff passed ·
NR
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service

Pathways Internships

Paid federal student employment in soil science, plant science, forestry, rangeland management, ecology and related conservation work, with a required service-hour pathway and possible conversion.

PaidNRCS offices and field locations nationwide
Check current USAJOBS announcements
Class-year guidanceCurrent students · years 1–2 described as idealRead the role before applyingView eligibility & steps
No universal cutoff confirmed
AM
Amtrak

Future Careers Internships and Co-ops

Paid passenger-rail placements across operations, transportation, engineering, marketing, communications, government affairs, procurement, finance, HR, planning, accessibility and environmental safety.

PaidTypically Philadelphia, DC, New York, Wilmington, Chicago or Los Angeles
Year-round · check current openings
College-year matchSophomore status or one full academic year completedIncludes year 2 · check every ruleView eligibility & steps
No universal cutoff confirmed
TF
Teach For America

Ignite Fellowship

A semester-long virtual tutoring fellowship in which college students support small groups of K-12 students while receiving training, school-based guidance and practice building consistent learning relationships.

PaidVirtual with partner schools across the United States
Open at review · deadline Nov 18
College-year matchUndergraduate and graduate students · 2.5 college GPAIncludes year 1 · check every ruleView eligibility & steps
Published cutoff · · no time given
BT
Breakthrough Collaborative

Teaching Fellowship

A near-peer summer teaching residency where undergraduates lead academic and enrichment classes for students from underserved communities with more than 100 hours of training and continued educator coaching.

PaidOne of 25 Breakthrough affiliates across the United States
Open at review · regular deadline Feb 25
Class-year guidanceUndergraduates of all majors · class year not statedRead the role before applyingView eligibility & steps
Published cutoff · · no time given
HC
Health Career Connection

Summer Health Internship Program

A matched summer placement at a health organization combining a full-time project, a dedicated preceptor, career workshops and exposure to public health, care delivery, policy, advocacy, data and health-equity work.

PaidSixteen US regions plus some remote opportunities
Summer 2027 applications open at review
College-year matchUndergraduates and graduates up to three years outIncludes year 1 · check every ruleView eligibility & steps
No universal cutoff confirmed
KP
Kaiser Permanente Northern California

KP LAUNCH College Program

A paid pathway into administrative and supporting health-care careers with department work, mentorship, job shadowing, workshops, community service and exposure to senior leaders rather than clinical treatment.

PaidKaiser Permanente Northern California service areas
Opens Nov 16 · deadline Jan 8
Class-year guidanceEnrolled students and recent undergraduates · ages 18-24Read the role before applyingView eligibility & steps
Published cutoff ·
CH
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute

Congressional Internship Program

A ten-week congressional placement paired with an eight-day orientation, weekly leadership development, community service and a cohort centered on public policy and investment in Latino communities.

PaidWashington, DC
Open at review · deadline Dec 1
Class-year guidanceFull-time undergraduates and immediate-term graduates · class year not statedRead the role before applyingView eligibility & steps
Published cutoff ·
AP
Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies

Summer Congressional Internship

A nonpartisan congressional internship combining office work, leadership development and political engagement for students committed to public service and to uplifting Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities.

PaidWashington, DC
Open at review · deadline Dec 18
College-year matchCollege students with at least one semester completedIncludes year 1 · check every ruleView eligibility & steps
Published cutoff ·
CC
Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute

Foster Youth Internship Program

A specialized congressional and policy-writing program for students and recent graduates with lived US foster-care experience, culminating in a researched federal child-welfare policy report.

PaidRemote preparation, then Washington, DC
Open at review · part one due Nov 1
College-year matchStudents with four semesters completed or recent graduates · foster-care experienceIncludes year 3 · check every ruleView eligibility & steps
Published cutoff passed · · no time given
NO
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

William M. Lapenta Student Internship Program

A NOAA research and operations internship spanning weather, water, climate, oceans, fisheries, modeling, data, policy and science communication under the guidance of agency scientists and mentors.

PaidNOAA offices and project sites across the United States
Open at review · deadline Dec 24
College-year matchUndergraduate sophomores and juniors · enrolled graduate studentsIncludes year 2 · check every ruleView eligibility & steps
Published cutoff · · no time given
NP
National Park Service

Scientists in Parks Program

AmeriCorps conservation-science placements addressing real National Park Service resource needs through fieldwork, data analysis, GIS, collections, interpretation, education and science communication.

PaidNational Park Service sites across the United States; some remote roles
Summer 2027 roles open mid-December
Class-year guidanceCollege students, recent graduates and early-career applicants · listing controlsRead the role before applyingView eligibility & steps
No universal cutoff confirmed
LA
Los Angeles Times

Summer 2027 Newsroom Internships

Paid newsroom internships across reporting, photography, video, design, audience engagement, data and graphics, and multiplatform editing, with separate applications tailored to each craft.

PaidLos Angeles, California; select reporting assignments in Sacramento and Washington, DC
Open at review · deadline published
Class-year guidanceUndergraduate, graduate or recent graduate · class year not statedRead the role before applyingView eligibility & steps
Published cutoff ·
TA
Television Academy Foundation

Spring 2027 Internship Program

Ten paid, part-time placements across six television categories, including agency work, scripted development, editing, unscripted production, music and entertainment publicity.

PaidGreater Los Angeles Area
Spring 2027 application closed
College-year matchAll undergraduate class levels · Greater Los Angeles enrollmentIncludes year 1 · check every ruleView eligibility & steps
Published cutoff passed ·
WT
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts

Internship Program

Paid arts-administration and production internships across communications and marketing, development, education, ticket services, events, technology, human resources and other performing-arts functions.

PaidVienna, Virginia; local address in DC, Maryland or Virginia required
Not accepting applications at review
College-year matchOne undergraduate year completed · graduate students & recent graduatesIncludes year 2 · check every ruleView eligibility & steps
No universal cutoff confirmed
KO
Kohl's

Summer 2027 Apparel Design Internship

A private-label apparel design placement covering trend and brand research, sketching, color and mood presentations, technical packages, product-lifecycle work and cross-functional collaboration.

PaidKohl's corporate program in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area; verify the opening
Applications open at review · until filled
College-year matchUndergraduate juniorsIncludes year 3 · check every ruleView eligibility & steps
No universal cutoff confirmed
RC
Royal Caribbean Group

Shoreside Intern Program

A paid ten-week cruise-industry program across hospitality, marketing and sales, maritime architecture and design, digital, analytics, procurement, technology, finance and other shoreside teams.

PaidMiami or Miramar, Florida offices
Seasonal postings · check current openings
Class-year guidanceCurrently enrolled university students · class year not statedRead the role before applyingView eligibility & steps
No universal cutoff confirmed
LO
L'Oréal USA

Research & Innovation Summer Internship

A paid eleven-week beauty-science internship with laboratory work, an individual strategic project, mentorship and a final presentation to senior leadership.

PaidClark, New Jersey or Hudson Yards, New York
Summer 2027 application window closed — check current internships
Class-year guidanceGraduation Dec 2027–Jul 2028 · date-basedRead the role before applyingView eligibility & steps
Published cutoff passed · · no time given
TA
The Athletic

Leon H. Carter Sports Business Internship

A paid twelve-week sports-media internship combining reporting, editing and newsroom experience, with remote work and some travel to New York City.

PaidUnited States; some New York City travel
Summer 2027 applications open through Oct. 30
College-year matchAll undergraduates encouraged · juniors/seniors idealIncludes year 1 · check every ruleView eligibility & steps
Published cutoff passed · · no time given
DI
Danaher

Integrated DNA Technologies FP&A Internship

A finance internship at Danaher operating company Integrated DNA Technologies supporting analysis, forecasting, reporting, close activities, financial models, variance analysis and process improvement.

PaidFargo, North Dakota for the last published role
Last published FP&A role filled; check openings
Class-year guidanceActively enrolled degree student · class year not publishedRead the role before applyingView eligibility & steps
No universal cutoff confirmed
OC
Oaktree Capital Management

2027 Summer Internship Program

Oaktree's 2027 US program uses two recruiting waves for ten-week placements, with the reviewed September posting covering Sustainability and Technology teams that support its investment platform.

PaidLos Angeles for the September teams
September wave closed; Dec–Jan wave announced
Class-year guidanceTeam-specific: expected graduation 2028 or 2029Read the role before applyingView eligibility & steps
No universal cutoff confirmed
CB
Conagra Brands

Summer 2027 Internships & Co-ops

An eleven-week paid consumer-food internship with project ownership across sales, supply chain, demand science, research and development, finance, technology and business services.

PaidOmaha, Chicago and US plant locations; opening-specific
Summer 2027 roles listed at review
Class-year guidanceCurrent students · exact enrollment and major rules vary by roleRead the role before applyingView eligibility & steps
No universal cutoff confirmed
MC
McDonald's

Progressive Young Farmer Programme 2027

A year with a McDonald's supplier, rotating across agriculture and food-supply-chain work from farms to restaurants and contributing to sustainability and technical projects.

PaidSupplier sites across the United Kingdom and Ireland
2027 applications open at review
Class-year guidanceFull-time third-level students · all degree disciplinesRead the role before applyingView eligibility & steps
Published cutoff · · no time given
SG
SmithGroup

Design a Better Future Scholarship & Internship — 2027

A scholarship-linked pathway selecting five students for $6,000 in tuition support and a required paid Summer 2027 internship in architecture, design, planning or engineering.

PaidSmithGroup US locations offering the recipient's discipline
Summer 2027 scholarship applications listed through Dec. 6 · verify posted time
College-year matchJuniors, seniors and graduate students · accredited US programsIncludes year 3 · check every ruleView eligibility & steps
Published cutoff · · no time given
AG
Analysis Group

Summer Analyst Internship 2027

A paid economic-consulting internship for rising seniors and eligible master's students, with generalist and health-care analyst paths built around quantitative research and client questions.

PaidAnalysis Group offices · preferences entered in the application
Summer 2027 recruiting information published · check analyst openings
Class-year guidanceRising seniors or master's students graduating the following yearRead the role before applyingView eligibility & steps
No universal cutoff confirmed
AM
Alvarez & Marsal

Internship Program & Summer 2027 Roles

A paid global internship program for rising juniors and seniors, with hands-on project work, mentorship and a current campus board that includes Summer 2027 roles.

PaidGlobal · current roles vary by country and office
Current board lists Summer 2027 roles · availability varies
College-year matchRising college juniors and seniors · graduate roles also listedIncludes year 3 · check every ruleView eligibility & steps
No universal cutoff confirmed
PM
Plante Moran

2027 Audit or Tax Intern

A current multi-office 2027 internship covering audit and tax engagements, research, testing, reporting and direct interaction with clients and staff.

CO, IL, OH and MA published range: $33–$3619 locations across Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, Colorado and Massachusetts
2027 role listed · applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Class-year guidanceAccounting students returning to school after the internshipRead the role before applyingView eligibility & steps
No universal cutoff confirmed
EA
EisnerAmper

Risk & Compliance Services Winter Intern 2027

A current Winter 2027 business-risk internship covering risk assessments, internal controls, IT controls, testing, workpapers and communication of findings.

NYC/NJ/CA published range: $28–$38; other markets varyNew York, Iselin, Philadelphia or Dallas
Winter 2027 role listed · no closing date published
Class-year guidanceAccounting bachelor's or master's students · Dec 2027–Sep 2028 graduation preferredRead the role before applyingView eligibility & steps
No universal cutoff confirmed
WI
Wipfli

ERP Tech Consulting Internship — Summer 2027

A current Summer 2027 consulting internship focused on ERP analysis, configuration, process research, requirements, client meetings, demonstrations and sandbox builds.

$32/hour estimated base rateMilwaukee, Wisconsin
Summer 2027 Milwaukee role listed · no deadline published
Class-year guidanceStudents in information systems, accounting, finance or a related fieldRead the role before applyingView eligibility & steps
No universal cutoff confirmed
EB
Eide Bailly

Accounting Internships

Paid internships across assurance, tax, client accounting and specialty services, with client work, training and support from experienced professionals.

$25–$32/hour in reviewed accounting postings50+ US and India offices · opening-specific
Current internship board available · opening-specific availability
Class-year guidanceCollege students · degree and CPA path vary by openingRead the role before applyingView eligibility & steps
No universal cutoff confirmed
CF
Council on Foreign Relations

Blavatnik Internship Program

More than one hundred paid internships each year combining substantive foreign-policy or organizational work with skills training and career programming.

Paid · competitive hourly wageNew York or Washington, DC · opening-specific
Recurring paid program · check current openings
Class-year guidanceCollege and graduate students · role-specific qualificationsRead the role before applyingView eligibility & steps
No universal cutoff confirmed
CE
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

US Internships

Paid US internships embedded in research programs or functional teams, with remote eligibility, schedule and qualifications defined by each posting.

At least $20/hour for US internshipsWashington, DC or remote · posting-specific
Current internship board available · opening-specific
Class-year guidanceStudents and recent graduates · opening-specific educationRead the role before applyingView eligibility & steps
No universal cutoff confirmed
BP
Bipartisan Policy Center

2027 Internship Program

Paid semester internships across policy and functional teams, with current 2027 posting dates, a hybrid schedule and a detailed common application packet.

$3,000 fall/spring · $6,000 summer stipendWashington, DC
Spring 2027 postings launched · rolling review
College-year matchRising juniors and seniors · graduate students and recent graduates also eligibleIncludes year 3 · check every ruleView eligibility & steps
No universal cutoff confirmed
HF
The Heritage Foundation

Young Leaders Program 2027

Paid conservative policy and organizational internships with live Spring and Summer 2027 applications, structured seminars and career programming.

$18.50/hourWashington, DC
Spring and Summer 2027 applications open · rolling
College-year matchAll undergraduates may apply · juniors and above preferredIncludes year 1 · check every ruleView eligibility & steps
Published cutoff · · no time given
WC
Wilson Center

Spring 2027 Internships

Paid Spring 2027 research-assistant and staff internships with separate role choices, one published deadline and detailed writing-sample requirements.

Paid · staff roles at least $15/hourWashington, DC or remote · role-specific
Spring 2027 open · deadline Nov 6
College-year matchCurrent and recent undergraduates · some staff roles set narrower preferencesIncludes year 1 · check every ruleView eligibility & steps
Published cutoff · · no time given
CG
Colorado Golf Association

Communications & Media Internship 2027

A paid golf communications internship covering tournament reporting, interviews, photography, video, social content and digital publishing.

PaidGreenwood Village and golf events across Colorado
Summer 2027 applications open at review
Class-year guidanceOpening-specific · no college-year minimum publishedRead the role before applyingView eligibility & steps
Published cutoff · · no time given
NYL
New York Life

Financial Products, Strategy & Modeling Summer Internship 2027

A ten-week pathway in financial-product research, portfolio analysis, product development, reporting, planning and strategy.

PaidNew York, NY; White Plains, NY; or Jersey City, NJ · team-dependent
Summer 2027 · rolling review through Dec 31, 2026
College-year matchRising sophomores, juniors and seniors · graduation December 2027–May 2030Includes year 2 · check every ruleView eligibility & steps
Published cutoff ·
NYL
New York Life

Business Analytics & Digital Transformation Summer Internship 2027

A ten-week analytics pathway using data, dashboards, digital tools and process improvement to support insurance-business decisions.

PaidNew York, NY; White Plains, NY; or Jersey City, NJ · team-dependent
Summer 2027 · rolling review through Dec 31, 2026
College-year matchRising sophomores, juniors and seniors · graduation December 2027–May 2030Includes year 2 · check every ruleView eligibility & steps
Published cutoff ·
TH
The Hartford

Claims Apprentice Program

A paid two-year work-and-study pathway toward an associate degree, Department of Labor credential and claims career; it is an apprenticeship, not a summer internship.

PaidArizona, Florida, Illinois or Texas · partner-college route
Active partner-college pathway · ask about current intake
Class-year guidanceStudents enrolled at one of four named community collegesRead the role before applyingView eligibility & steps
No universal cutoff confirmed
JL
JLL

Property Management Summer 2027 Internship — San Francisco

A commercial property-management placement covering tenant support, invoices, rent statements, lease administration, vendor records, reporting, budgeting and building operations.

PaidSan Francisco, California
Summer 2027 posting · ongoing review at verification
College-year matchBachelor's students with two to three college years completedIncludes year 3 · check every ruleView eligibility & steps
No universal cutoff confirmed
CW
Cushman & Wakefield

Boston Commercial Real Estate Summer Internship 2027

An eight-week commercial real-estate program with client and project work, research, lease and appraisal review, transaction shadowing, outreach and presentation materials.

PaidBoston, Massachusetts
Reviewed Boston listing removed — check current C&W internships
College-year matchRising juniors and seniors · posting also states Spring 2027–Spring 2028 graduationIncludes year 3 · check every ruleView eligibility & steps
No universal cutoff confirmed
MK
McKesson

Communications Internship — Summer 2027

A corporate-communications placement producing announcements, press materials, web and social content, presentations, campaign support, research and media monitoring.

PaidIrving, Texas · Atlanta, Georgia · Richmond, Virginia
Paid Summer 2027 posting · verify availability
Class-year guidanceBachelor's or master's students graduating Fall 2027 or Spring 2028Read the role before applyingView eligibility & steps
No universal cutoff confirmed
QL
Quadrillion

Software Engineering Intern — Summer 2027

A paid software engineering internship building agent orchestration, sandboxed research environments and product interfaces for an AI research platform in New York City.

PaidMidtown Manhattan, New York City
Summer 2027 application listed at Nov. 2 review
College-year matchCurrent undergraduates · frosh allowed, sophomores and juniors preferredIncludes year 1 · check every ruleView eligibility & steps
No universal cutoff confirmed
SL
Stratolaunch

Engineering Intern — Summer 2027

A paid aerospace engineering internship supporting design, analysis, manufacturing and test work across flight sciences, controls, structures, avionics, propulsion and related teams.

PaidMojave, California
Published Nov. 7, 2026 application date
College-year matchSophomores, juniors and seniors continuing to graduate schoolIncludes year 2 · check every ruleView eligibility & steps
Published cutoff · · no time given
PA
Precision AQ

Market Access Consulting Intern — Summer 2027

A paid healthcare market-access consulting internship combining primary and secondary research, qualitative and quantitative analysis, strategic recommendations and client materials.

PaidNew York, New York
Summer 2027 application listed at Nov. 3 review
Class-year guidanceUndergraduates graduating Dec. 2027–June 2029 · advanced-degree routeRead the role before applyingView eligibility & steps
No universal cutoff confirmed
SE
Secretariat

Investigations & Forensic Accounting Intern — Summer 2027

A paid forensic-investigations internship researching companies and industries, analyzing financial and nonfinancial records and supporting reports used in disputes and investigations.

PaidWashington, District of Columbia
Summer 2027 application listed at Nov. 3 review
Class-year guidanceBachelor's students graduating Dec. 2027–Aug. 2028Read the role before applyingView eligibility & steps
No universal cutoff confirmed
AC
American Civil Liberties Union

National Security Project Undergraduate Intern — Summer 2027

A ten-week undergraduate internship supporting civil-liberties litigation and advocacy through government-document review, case-file organization and factual research.

PaidNew York, New York
Summer 2027 application listed after priority date
College-year matchUndergraduates completing at least 3 years before the internshipIncludes year 3 · check every ruleView eligibility & steps
No universal cutoff confirmed

Common questions

Does appearing here mean applications are open?

No. Pay and availability are separate checks. Cards describe the source status at review, and each guide explains whether dates are published, role-specific, or from a past cycle.

Are all living costs covered by a stipend?

Do not assume so. Read the selected offer's housing, travel, payment, and eligibility terms, then compare them with your own participation budget.

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