Opportunities for Students and Recent Graduates

GSA offers internship and trainee programs for students and recent graduates.  These programs provide advancement opportunities to students enabling them to jump start a career in a number of fields.  Many of the student programs allow participants the opportunity for permanent placement after successful completion of the training period.
 
Programs offered to students and recent graduates include:

• Fellowships, Scholarships, and Similar Programs: These are temporary programs designed for students, recent graduates, as well as career professionals.  These programs vary among federal agencies.
  
  
• Student Career Experience Program (SCEP): This program is available only to current degree-seeking students enrolled at least half-time in an accredited high school or technical or vocational school, 2-year or 4-year college or university, or graduate or professional school.
  
  
• Federal Career Intern Program (FCIP): This 2-year program is available to students and recent graduates, but is not restricted to just these applicants. 
  
  
• Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program: This is a program administered by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) designed to attract highly qualified persons with graduate degrees who demonstrate a commitment to leadership in the Federal service. 

For more information about these programs and how to apply, see our regional contact information.