Internships organized or coordinated by the Graham Center help students gain practical, real-world experience in government, public service, non-profit, and civic engagement settings before graduating.
Watch the Virtual Information Session
All UF students are encouraged to watch the Summer ’25 Washington, DC internship info session that was recorded Monday, Feb. 3, 2025.
Watch the recording from the Feb. 3, 2025 information session.
Local, State and National Internships
| Name | Eligibility | Application Deadline | Apply Here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tallahassee Internship Program | All returning UF undergraduates | Sept. 15, 2024 | Closed |
| UF/Washington DC Internship Program | All returning UF undergraduates | April 24, 2025 | Apply (opens in new tab) |
| CiviGators Internship Program | All returning UF undergraduates | June 16, 2025 | Apply (opens in new tab) |
| The Washington Center | All returning UF undergraduates | Ongoing (opens in new tab) | Apply (opens in new tab) |
Global Internships
All UF students are encouraged to explore the Bob Graham Center’s Global Internships. These opportunities vary in expectations, benefits, and locations.
| Name | Term | Location | Eligibility | Application Deadline | Apply Here |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smathers Libraries Latin American & Caribbean Collection - Archival Research and Digitial Exhibit in Cuban Studies | Fall & Spring | On Campus | All returning UF undergraduates | June 22, 2025 | Apply |
| Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project - Digital Exhibit | Spring | Remote | All UF undergraduates | Closed | Closed |
| Refugee Assistance Alliance - Resource Outreach | Summer | Remote | All UF undergraduates | Closed | Closed |
SEUS/Japan
| Summer | Remote or Miami | All UF undergraduates | Closed | Closed |
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
| Summer | Delray Beach, FL | All UF undergraduates | Closed | Closed |
| WLRN - International Journalism | Summer | Miami | All UF undergraduates | Closed | Closed |
Students who secure their own Global Internships can contact Dr. Onursal Erol before the internship start date to discuss the possibility of earning academic credit for their experience.
CLAS students: Explore additional internship options through the Beyond120 program offered by UF’s College of Liberal Arts & Sciences.
Financial Support for Experiential Learning
The Colburn Student Opportunity Fund, named for the former director of the Bob Graham Center, Dr. David Colburn, provides needs-based support to undergraduate students who have secured experiential learning opportunities in civic engagement, public leadership, effective public policy, and public service beyond the confines of the Alachua County community.
Applications are now open and will close on July 13, 2025. The fund is open to all majors, regardless of UF college. Learn more.
CLAS students: Explore additional scholarship options through the Beyond120 scholarships and the Dean’s Office Scholarships.