Friedrich Ebert Stiftung is open for Internships program in Washington DC. International students may apply for an internship position. Further, this internship is a commitment of Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung to help students and BA graduates develop particular sets of skills.  Moreover, FES is a political foundation that focuses on the core ideas and values of social democracy.

Who is Eligible for Fredrich Ebert Internships?

To be eligible for Friedrich Ebert Internships, candidates must be fluent in English as well as German. Further, they must meet the following criteria to be eligible for the internship program.

• Subject-specific studies with a completed undergraduate degree or at least five semesters of BA study.
• Advanced social media skills enabling FES DC media coverage
• BA students turn to Cultural Vistas, an American non-profit organization that can help them get the visa.
• Applicants also turn to GIZ after the pledge, which also grants scholarships to cover any visa costs. The 26th birthday may not be completed when applying for a scholarship.
• In principle, FES assumes no costs and does not pay for the internship.
• FES assumes no liability for any accidents or damages in connection with the internship.
• The conclusion of necessary insurance (eg health insurance, liability insurance and possibly accident insurance) is the responsibility of the applicants.