Call for CBCF State Farm Communications Internship Program 2026 is open now!!!
The semester-long State Farm Communications Internship Program sponsored by Walmart creates a corps of trained, young leaders with the skills, outlook, and contacts necessary to generate and sustain positive change in Washington, D.C. and their local communities. This program will take place in person from August 22nd to December 13th, 2026. Interns will be placed in various congressional offices, committees, subcommittees, or federal agencies. This program is offered during the fall and spring semesters. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, be a college graduate by the program start date, have a permit to work in the U.S., and have a demonstrated interest in public service, governance, and the policy-making process.
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CBCF will offer three information sessions to allow prospective applicants to learn more about our internship program.
You must complete the General Application to gain access to the opportunities. If, for any reason, you are unable to access the opportunities, it may be because you are unqualified for the opportunity. Note that application materials are not accepted via email. Upon acceptance, interns must stay in the provided CBCF housing, with a roommate, for the duration of the program.
Interns may request an accommodation for a medical reason such as a disability (as defined by applicable law), pregnancy (or childbirth or a related medical condition), being a nursing mother, or any other trait, characteristic, or class for which applicable law requires the CBCF to provide reasonable workplace accommodations.
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Accommodation requests for the Fall 2026 Internship should be submitted to Human Resources in writing no later than June 26th, 2026. Former interns, immediate relatives of a CBCF employee, CBC Member, CBC Spouse, a staff person of a CBC Member or Spouse, a member of the CBCF Board of Directors, Corporate Advisory Council Member of CBCF, or any CBCF-sponsoring entity are not eligible for CBCF internship programs.
The Internship is a highly competitive program. Applications are reviewed by a selection committee made up of program alumni, staff, and board members. Top candidates receive an invitation to interview. Applications are scored based on evidence of leadership and leadership potential, including community involvement, commitment to public service, and ability to challenge self.
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- This program will take place in person from August 22nd to December 13th, 2026. Interns will receive housing, a $4000 stipend (paid biweekly in increments of $500)
Eligibilities
- Interns must have at least a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Interns must be a college graduate by the start of the Fall program OR must have not graduated with a bachelor’s degree more than 2 years from the internship program start date
- Interns must have U.S. citizenship or a permit to work in the U.S. for the duration of the program (August 22nd to December 13th, 2026)
- Interns must have availability to participate full-time upon acceptance
- Interns cannot yet have obtained a graduate degree
- Interns cannot be actively enrolled in graduate studies
- Interns cannot be enrolled in classes for the duration of the program (in some cases, the program can be used for credit with university approval)
- Interns must have a general familiarity with the federal legislative process, the U.S. Congress, the Congressional Black Caucus and its members, and related policy
- Interns must have superior analytical skills
- Interns must have outstanding oral and written communication skills
Application Process
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Application Deadline: June 26, 2026 (70 Days Remaining)
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