UQ Embassy Internship Program

Students must meet the UQ and the Embassy eligibility criteria to apply. To be eligible to participate in an internship, at the time of application, you must:

Eligibility Criteria:

• be actively enrolled in a UQ program and courses
• not due to graduate at the end of the semester of application
• have completed at least six (6) units at UQ in your current UQ program
• have a minimum GPA of 4 and a record of steady academic achievement
• not be undertaking the internship during teaching weeks or periods when an applicant is enrolled in coursework (eg. summer semester)
• be approved by your Faculty/School to undertake the program 'for credit' or alternatively be eligible to participate as unpaid work experience*. 
• have an interest in the culture and society, diplomacy, trade, international relations and business of the embassy for which you are applying

* Under the Education (Work Experience) Act 1996 (Qld), students are limited to 30 days of work experience in a calendar year. The Embassy Internship Program typically lasts 4 weeks, which accounts for up to 20 of those 30 days allowed by the Qld state government.

U.S. Embassy/Consulate General Eligibility Criteria:

• Be at least 18 years old at time of application,
• An Australian citizen/Legal Resident (U.S. citizens are not eligible, unless they are a dual citizen),
• Be approved for credit toward your Internship by your UQ Faculty,
• Must be returning to full-time university studies after completion of the Internship.

Important note (U.S. Embassy/Consulate General): Successful interns applying to the U.S. Embassy must pass a security certification by the U.S. Government before starting their internship. The approximate costs for security documents are between $75 - $85 and payable by the student.

Students are required to submit the following documents in their online application. 

U.S. Embassy/Consulate General Application Requirements

• US Embassy Application form
• Brief statement (300 words max) to explain why you would like to be considered for the Foreign National Student Intern Program and what you hope to achieve during the program
• Curriculum Vitae/Resume
• UQ Studies Report
• Proof of your legal residency/right to work in Australia
• Faculty Credit Confirmation

Other Participating Embassies Application Requirements

• UQ Studies Report
• Curriculum Vitae/Resume

Apply Here

Applications for Summer 2025 UQ Embassy Internship Program open on 15 July 2024.

Please continue to check back to the webpage once applications are open.

Internship

There is no internship fee to participate in this program.

You must be financially able to support yourself in travelling to, living in (including all transport and living expenses) and returning from Canberra or Sydney for the full duration of the program dates.

Please note the following:

• Students must ensure they have sufficient funds for the duration of the internship and should not rely upon this grant to fund their internship expenses
• Students are responsible for arranging all travel bookings, transfers and accommodations for the internship program
• Grant amounts will vary depending on the duration and location of the activity, and the availability of funding.
• Important note (U.S. Embassy/Consulate General): Successful interns applying to the U.S. Embassy must pass a security certification by the U.S. Government before starting their internship. The approximate costs for security documents are between $75 - $85 and payable by the student.

Please refer to the Short-Term Experiences Funding page for details.