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Summer 2026 Applications Are Closed
The Humanitarian Internship Program (HIP) is a paid summer internship initiative that connects GW students with leading humanitarian organizations. HIP is designed to assist students in exploring humanitarian careers, building practical skills, and contributing to organizations working on urgent humanitarian needs.
To learn more about HIP, please visit the Program Overview page. To hear from past students about their experiences, explore stories featured in the Latest Updates section.
Program Benefits and Expectations
HIP is built to equip students with meaningful experience, professional guidance, and a strong peer community while they work with humanitarian partners.
Hybrid or Remote Paid Internship: All HIP interns receive paid summer positions with partner humanitarian organizations.
Cohort-Based Experience: Students participate in a structured cohort model that offers community, shared learning, and coordinated programming throughout the summer.
Career and Sector-Specific Training: Interns receive training led by professionals.
Mentorship: HIP provides access to mentors who offer guidance, feedback, and professional support.
Summer Housing : Undergraduate students may request housing for the summer.
Transportation Support: Students may be eligible for public transportation support.
Time Commitment: Interns are expected to work 40 hours per week for 10 weeks during Summer 2026.
Summer 2026 Selection Timeline
Applications were open from December 5 at 12 p.m. and closed on January 18 at 11:59 p.m. All eligible applications will be reviewed in January, and select students will proceed through the following steps:
January – Application Review (Blind Review)
February – Selected Students Interview with GW’s Selection Committee
March – Final Interviews with Humanitarian Partner Organizations
April – Final Decisions Announced
Summer – 10 weeks, from early June to early August 2026
Eligibility Requirements
The Humanitarian Internship Program is open to students from any academic background or program:
- Full-time undergraduate students must be in the class of 2027 or 2028 with at least one completed semester by January 2026
- Currently enrolled graduate students with at least one completed semester by January 2026
To be eligible, students must:
- Not be graduating in the spring semester prior to the internship period
- Have completed at least one semester at GW by January 2026
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 at the time of application and at the start of the internship
- Be in good standing with the university, including a clear disciplinary record
- Ability to be physically present in DC for the Summer 2026 semester
International students must be eligible for Curricular Practical Training (CPT). CPT eligibility requires full-time enrollment for at least one academic year (two consecutive semesters, excluding summer) and completion of at least one full academic semester at GW prior to the internship.
