Judges participating in a training workshop in South Africa USAID program.(Pictured Above)
USAID’s Africa Bureau expects to have a limited number of Summer 2009 internships available in a few of our overseas missions in sub-Saharan Africa as well as in Washington, D.C. This is an excellent opportunity for outstanding students interested in pursuing careers in international development.
From USAID’s Website:
Application requirements for both Africa and Washington are:
- a letter of interest;
- a 1-page essay (statement of intent) outlining his/her particular strengths; discussing what development issues interest them; and explaining their expectations for the internship;
- two letters of recommendation from faculty (employers are also acceptable); and
- additional information that is required by the on-line application form.
Applicants should be studying relevant disciplines (public policy, economics, journalism, agricultural economics, agronomy, public administration, law, management, political science, health, etc.).

A teacher and students during and HIV/AIDS awareness training.
Learn more about USAID’s program and the application process: HERE