Students
DFC internships offer enriching experiences that will propel your educational and professional growth. You’ll gain valuable skills and insight that can help you succeed in any future career endeavor—whether it’s in federal, state, or local government or the private sector. We offer paid, unpaid, full-time and part-time internship opportunities.
Eligibility
To be eligible, you must be a current student enrolled in an accredited high school or college (including four-year colleges/universities, community colleges, and junior colleges); professional, technical, vocational, or trade school; advanced degree program; or other qualifying educational institution pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate. Your internship should be related to your academic career goals or field of study.
Visit DFC’s page on USAJOBS to view current internship vacancies, learn about DFC offices, and review specific qualification requirements for each internship.
Recent Graduates
DFC’s Recent Graduate Program is a one-year program designed to provide early-career professionals with developmental experiences in the federal government. If you have recently graduated from a qualifying institution or program, this is the perfect chance for you to explore a variety of careers in civil service.
Upon acceptance, you’ll be placed in a dynamic developmental program where you’ll receive mentorship, 40 hours of interactive training, an individualized career development plan, and other opportunities for advancement. You will also have the potential to convert to a permanent position upon completing the program.
Eligibility
Recent graduates who have completed, within the previous two years, a qualifying associate, bachelor’s, master’s, professional, doctorate, or vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution. Veterans unable to apply within two years of receiving their degree, due to military service obligation, have up to six years after degree completion to apply.
Visit DFC's page on USAJOBS to view current vacancies, learn about DFC offices, and review specific qualification requirements for each opportunity.
I have always been passionate about driving meaningful and lasting impact in the communities that need it most. DFC has been the perfect place to do so. Through my Pathways internship and conversion to a full-time role at DFC, I am constantly learning from the enthusiasm and expertise that my DFC colleagues bring to every transaction.
Hayat YaghiOffice of Health and Agribusiness – Financial Analyst