Honors Internship Program

Who May Apply

This position advertised has been exempted from the federal civilian hiring freeze.

Job Opening: 62983

Opening Date: February 9, 2026

Closing Date: March 5, 2026

Job Title

2027 Honors Internship Program

Full Performance Level

GS 4/5

Division

Multiple Divisions and Field Offices

Location

U.S. Locations

Working Hours

40 hours per week

Job Type

Full Time/Not-to-Exceed

Who May Apply

All U.S. Citizens

Number of Positions Available

Multiple

Questions

Email:

Salary

GS 4: $14.76 (hourly)

GS 5: $16.51 (hourly)

NOTE: The salaries listed above are the base rate of pay for federal employees on the General Schedule (GS) pay sale. A complete list of pay tables factoring in locality pay (based on geographical area) can be found on OPM.gov.

JOB SUMMARY

The FBI Honors Internship Program is a full-time, 10-week paid summer internship that will occur from Tuesday, June 1, 2027, to Friday, August 6, 2027. Interns with a favorable evaluation can continue the internship working 16-hours per month in the fall/spring. This program is for undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral college students and offers exposure to the world's premiere law enforcement and intelligence agency while also serving as a pipeline for entry-level positions after graduation. In the application, you can select up to three (3) preferred locations for your summer assignment at the following: , , or one of the (outside of Washington, D.C.).

KEY REQUIREMENTS

You must be a student, attending an accredited college or university on a full-time basis within the United States as an undergraduate, graduate, or post-doctoral student. You are not eligible to participate in the program if you will graduate before the program start date June 1, 2027, unless you are continuing your education in the semester following your graduation.

You must be at minimum 18-years old to apply.

You must meet ALL eligibility requirements posted on our page.

You must be able to successfully complete a Top-Secret security clearance background investigation which includes a drug test, fingerprinting, polygraph, and be in the continental United States, Hawaii, or San Juan for some parts of your background investigation.

You must currently have and maintain through the duration of the internship, 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 be a full-time student articulating towards a degree at an accredited U.S. college or university throughout the application process cycle.

HOW TO APPLY

For detailed instructions related to applying, uploading documents, withdrawing an application or updating your application, please review instructions on . If applying online is a hardship, please use the contact information listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Utilizing the outline your relevant work experience and associated start and end dates. Uploaded resumes will not be reviewed or used for qualification purposes.

You must complete this application, upload an unofficial transcript and by 11:59 p.m. ET on March 5, 2026. Please submit documents based on one of the criteria listed below:

• 1st Semester Undergraduate Freshmen/No GPA: Unofficial College Transcripts and High School Transcripts. Your unofficial transcripts must show that you have enrolled in classes and are a full-time student at an accredited institution.
• 1st Semester Undergraduate Transfer/Graduate Students: Unofficial Transcripts from previous school, Unofficial Transcripts from current school.
• If you are graduating before the program starts, you must indicate your intentions of continuing your education to be eligible for the Honors Internship Program in your application, i.e., site your anticipated post-bachelor's degree graduation date on your resume, etc. Participation in the Honors Internship Program will be contingent upon receipt of your Program Acceptance Letter.

A School Certification Form (or Enrollment Verification Certificate) confirming your graduation date and student status is optional but highly recommended.

Please note: Failure to provide the necessary and relevant information required by this vacancy announcement may disqualify you from consideration. Incomplete applications will not be supplemented with additional requests for information; your application will be evaluated solely on the information you submit. You must complete the application process and submit all required documents by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the announcement's closing date.

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT

Once your completed application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. You will be notified of your status throughout the process.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• The FBI is in the Executive Branch of the federal government. It is one of the components of the Department of Justice (DOJ). The FBI is the principle investigative arm of the DOJ. All FBI positions are in the excepted service.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens and consent to a complete background investigation, urinalysis, and polygraph. You must be suitable for Federal employment; as determined by a background investigation.

Veterans' Preference

If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume and application. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.

Housing/Travel

Relocation and housing costs are not provided. You are responsible for making your own housing arrangements. The FBI will not intervene in any contractual arrangements negotiated between you and a housing provider. The FBI strongly recommends that you wait to sign any formal agreement with a housing provider until you have received a Final Offer Letter upon your successful completion of the FBI background investigation process. The FBI is not responsible for any housing or travel expenses incurred by you, nor can we guarantee an internship start date until your background investigation is complete and you have been cleared for hire.

Nepotism

Nepotism is the act of favoring relatives in the hiring process and is prohibited by law. Public officials are prohibited from hiring or promoting relatives or relatives of officials in their chain of command, as well as actively or indirectly endorsing a relative's appointment or promotion. During the hiring process, all selected candidates and FBI hiring managers must certify that they are not related to anyone involved in the hiring process.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

The FBI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please notify the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Affairs' (OEEOA) Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Program by either e-mail at reasonable_accommoda@fbi.gov, telephone at (202) 324-2158, or fax at (202) 324-3976. This email address is for reasonable accommodation requests only. Do not send applications or unrelated inquiries to this address, as they will not be considered.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The FBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this vacancy. Unless explicitly authorized by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of, color, race, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age (40 or over), sex, pregnancy and related conditions, or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit factors.