Applications are currently being accepted for the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) Internship Summer Program 2026 in USA. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About CHCI Internship Summer Program
The Congressional Internship Program is a paid internship offered by the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) during the Summer and Fall. Students can apply for the program that best fits their college timeline and schedule. CHCI interns will meet accomplished leaders—including CHCI Alumni—dedicated to improving the Latino community, coming from Capitol Hill, Fortune 500 companies, NGOs, nonprofits, and other organizations.
Benefits of CHCI Internship Summer Program
- Congressional Office Internship Placement
- Great Pay: $5,400 (Fall), $4,776 (Summer)
- Domestic round-trip transportation to Washington, D.C.
- Medical insurance during the program (all premiums paid by CHCI)
- Furnished Housing (Rent and Utilities Covered)
- Academic Credit (we encourage participants to discuss this with their academic advisors)
- $100 per month Metro stipend
- Weekly leadership development training
- Exclusive networking opportunities
CHCI Internship Summer Program Requirements
- Students must be enrolled full time and working towards their undergraduate degree in the academic period before participation. Recent graduates who graduate in the term immediately prior to the program session may apply.
- Summer 2026 Program: Must be enrolled full time during Spring 2026. Spring 2026 quarter/semester graduates may apply.
- Fall 2026 Program: Applicants must be enrolled full time during Spring 2026 and/or Summer 2026 (Summer enrollment not required). Eligibility for graduates is limited to those completing their degree in the summer.
- High academic achievement (preference of 3.0 GPA or higher)
- Evidence of leadership skills and potential for leadership growth
- Demonstrated commitment to public service-oriented activities
- Superior analytical skills, outstanding oral and written communication skills
- If selected as a finalist, all individuals will be required to provide proof of enrollment to participate in the program
- Community college individuals graduating in June are eligible for the summer session if they are transferring to a 4-year institution come the Fall semester. If selected, they will be required to provide confirmation of enrollment at new institution for the Fall semester
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, asylees, or individuals who are lawfully authorized to work full-time without restriction for any U.S. employer and who, at the time of application, possess lawful evidence of employment authorization. International students on F-1 or M-1 visas are not eligible for CHCI programs.
- NOTE: Individuals who are seeking consideration under the ‘Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival’ (DACA) policy must be eligible to work and possess valid employment authorization at the time of acceptance and must maintain continuous lawful employment authorization for the duration of the program for which the person is applying.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
01 December, 2026
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