Internships
The School of Diplomacy’s unique academic internship program and focus on professional development are integral to its students’ success. Internships provide students with the hands-on opportunity to apply the theory and concepts learned in class to the actual events and processes of international relations. Therefore, Undergraduate and Graduate students, except for Executive Masters and Graduate Certificate students, participate in internships for academic credit.
The Office of Internships and Career Development supports students’ internships and
career development with skills building workshops and individual and personalized
career coaching that begins in the first year of the program. Learn more about the
School’s professional development programs and resources here.
The Office reaches out to internship host sites based on student interests and trends
in the field. Our proximity to New York, presence in Washington, D.C., and our relationships with the United Nations and the UN community, businesses,
and non-government organizations offer unparalleled opportunities for students to
gain practical experience in their field of interest. Check out recent internship host sites here.
Interested in hosting an intern or recruiting on our campus? Contact: Robert Case, M.S., Director of Internships and Career Development (973) 275-2203 or robert.case@shu.edu
Student Reflections
"Besides the day-to-day tasks, the White House Internship Program embraces everyone's
unique background. They care so much that we are all from different backgrounds and
want to explore different fields within political science. It was a great experience."
Anna Lulkin, White House
Read more about Anna's internship experience »
"The internship was very demanding, but this was an opportunity that is only available
in New York City, which is close by. It allowed me to improve my French and get real
world diplomacy experience."
Natalie Malatino, Consulate General of France in New York
Read more about Natalie's internship experience »
- Amnesty International
- BLJ Worldwide
- Caritas Internationalis
- CNN
- Council on Foreign Relations
- Federal Bureau of Investigation
- Human Rights Watch
- Interpol
- Permanent Missions to the United States and United Nations
- Thomson Reuters
- United Nations Development Programme
- UNICEF
- U.S. Agency for International Development
- U.S. Department of Commerce
- Wilson Center
Internship Scholarships
Pursuing an internship out of state, or in another country, can be a tremendous personal and professional development opportunity. The School is pleased to offer financial assistance in the form of scholarships and fellowships to support students in pursuing the best fit experiences for their interests and goals. Scholarship funds are available, and have been awarded to support internship expenses in Washington, D.C., Peru, South Korea, Cameroon and more.
For details and applications, contact Robert Case, Director of Internships and Career Development at (973) 275-2203 or robert.case@shu.edu.
Alumni and friends view Diplomacy internships as career defining moments. Thanks to their support, students can pursue the opportunity of their choice.
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Term & Award | Description |
|
School of Diplomacy Internship Scholarship |
Undergraduate and graduate students in the School of Diplomacy registered in one of the academic internship classes, DIPL 3111/4111/7111/7112. | Variable | This merit based grant supports travel and other expenses connected to the internship location. Awards are not intended to cover tuition or internship program fees and may not cover the total cost of internship expenses. |
| U.S. Peace Corps Partnership Program and Scholarship | Returned Peace Corps Volunteers who have been accepted into any Diplomacy graduate program. | 50% tuition; renewable. | Returned Peace Corps Volunteers who are accepted as Paul D. Coverdell Fellows complete professional academic internships in underserved American communities in conjunction with their Master’s degree in Diplomacy and International Relations coursework. This experience allows them to bring home, and expand upon, the skills they learned as Volunteers. Learn more about the School of Diplomacy Coverdell Fellows Program » |