The Federal Highway Administration, an agency within the U.S. Department of Transportation, supports state and local governments in the design, construction, and maintenance of the highway system. It ensures that America’s roads and highways remain safe and sound.
The Summer Transportation Internship Program for Diverse Groups (STIPDG) is a valuable opportunity to gain professional experience and skills, plus hands-on experience with current transportation topics and issues.
Time Commitment: June 3 to August 9, 2019; about 40 hours per week: 8-hour days Monday through Friday
Compensation: Paid: law and graduate participants receive up to $5,000; undergraduate participants receive up to $4,000.
Location: Varies; housing is provided for interns who live more than 50 miles from the assigned location.
Qualifications: Eligibility requirements are in Section B.
Deadlines: Not listed; selections begin in mid-March until all positions have been filled.
More Information: Read the application requirements in Section C carefully. Include the following with the STIPDG application:
- Transcript/Grade Record/Report
- One reference
- Résumé
- A writing sample