Future Leaders Summer 2024 Application • Go Government

Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program Application

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Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program Application

Eligibility

Are you a U.S. citizen?

U.S citizenship is a requirement for this program due to the limited number of federal government positions open to non-U.S. citizens.

Contact Information

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Email Address

Phone

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Opportunity Outline and Selection

The Future Leaders program offers numerous opportunities for candidates to pursue. Explore the available opportunities for Summer 2024 below. Candidates may only apply to one opportunity per application cycle.

Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program

The Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program is an exciting opportunity for students of all majors to gain professional experience in the federal government. Since 2022, the program leads diverse young talent to government and offers students the opportunity to apply their educational training to work in a federal agency. Agencies will be announced throughout fall, and past partners include the U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Department of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Small Business Administration and the General Services Administration.

Candidates select two career tracks (listed below) that align most closely with their interests and skills.

Public Administration: May include positions in finance, human resources, management/administration, or similar fields.
Science, Mathematics and Engineering: May include positions in the fields of science and health, engineering and math. This track is open to candidates from technical backgrounds.
Government Contracting and Acquisition. May include positions relating to federal contracting and acquisition, procurement, and business.
Liberal Arts. May include positions in communications, arts, humanities, graphic design, public policy, writing/editing, communications, public affairs and social sciences.
Public Interest Technology: May include positions in operations technology-focused policy, graphic design, writing/editing, program management, data analysis, entrepreneurship and stakeholder management. This track is open to candidates from both technical and social science backgrounds, but candidates must be interested in technology innovation and harnessing the full potential of technology for public good.
Data Science: Interested in using your data science skills for the public good? Agencies across the federal government need data scientists, and several previous Future Leaders internships focused on data science. This track is open to candidates from technical backgrounds, including: computer science; engineering; statistics; mathematics; economics; data analytics; data science; information technology; business, finance; biostatistics; data analytics in artificial intelligence or machine learning; and physics.

Future Leaders in Public Service: National Science Foundation

Since 1944, the National Science Foundation has worked to advance science, health and our national defense in all 50 states and U.S. territories. NSF’s mission is carried out by more than 2,500 employees around the world, including microbiologists, toxicologists, chemists, engineers, and environmental and public health professionals.

In 2022, NSF also launched the Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships, or the TIP Directorate. The directorate seeks to advance U.S. competitiveness through investments that accelerate the development of key technologies, and address pressing societal and economic challenges.

The NSF opportunity for internship placements with the TIP Directorate is open to candidates interested in at least one of the following career tracks:

Public Administration.
Science, Mathematics and Engineering.
Government Contracting and Acquisition.
Liberal Arts.
Public Interest Technology.

Please select the opportunity to which you are applying:

Future Leaders in Public Service Internship ProgramFuture Leaders in Public Service: National Science Foundation

Location and FT/PT Preferences

The Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program offers both Washington, DC-based opportunities, as well as fully remote opportunities. Which option best describes the types of opportunities you are seeking?

I am seeking in-person opportunities and currently live in or plan to relocate to the Washington, DC area.I am seeking fully remote opportunities and cannot relocate to Washington, DC.

For the Summer 2024 program, are you seeking a part-time or full-time internship?

Part-time (20 hours/week)Full-time (32-40 hours/week)Either option

Location Preferences

I am seeking in-person opportunities and currently live in or plan to relocate to the Washington, DC area.I am seeking fully remote opportunities and cannot relocate to Washington, DC.

Education

College or University Name

Please type the full name of the institution, i.e. University of Virginia not UVA. If you can't find your college on the list, please type and select Not Listed.

College or University (if not listed above)

I am a student currently enrolled in a(n)...

Undergraduate degree programGraduate degree program

Major/Field of Study

Second Major/Minor

Overall GPA (4.0 scale)

Expected Graduation Date

MM/YYYY

Will you be receiving academic credit for this internship?

YesNoNote- Earning academic credit does not affect the stipend participants of FLIPS receive.

Previous Participation

Have you previously participated in the Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program?

YesNo

Which term?

For which agency did you intern?

Which agency component/office were you matched with?

Program Tracks

The Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program is seeking candidates with various backgrounds to fill potential positions across the participating federal agencies. Therefore, we created different tracks to align with opportunities based on candidate backgrounds. Please choose up to two tracks that you are interested in that match with your area of study. Example backgrounds are listed below for your reference.

Please note- the tracks have been updated since 2022 to better reflect agency needs. 'Mission support' has been combined with 'Public Policy & Administration.'

Program Track Example Backgrounds

Public Administration: May include positions in finance, human resources, management/administration, or similar fields.
Science, Mathematics and Engineering: May include positions in the fields of science and health, engineering and math. This track is open to candidates from technical backgrounds.
Government Contracting and Acquisition: May include positions relating to federal contracting and acquisition, procurement, and business.
Liberal Arts: May include positions in communications, arts, humanities, graphic design, public policy, writing/editing, communications, public affairs and social sciences.
Public Interest Technology: May include positions in operations, technology-focused policy, graphic design, writing/editing, program management, data analysis, entrepreneurship and stakeholder management. This track is open to candidates from both technical and social science backgrounds, but candidates must be interested in technology innovation and harnessing the full potential of technology for public good.
Data Science: Interested in using your data science skills for the public good? Agencies across the federal government need data scientists, and several previous Future Leaders internships focused on data science. This track is open to candidates from technical backgrounds, including: computer science; engineering; statistics; mathematics; economics; data analytics; data science; information technology; business, finance; biostatistics; data analytics in artificial intelligence or machine learning; and physics.

Select your first interest area.

Public AdministrationScience, Mathematics and EngineeringGovernment Contracting and AcquisitionLiberal ArtsPublic Interest TechnologyData Science

Select your second interest area.

Public AdministrationScience, Mathematics and EngineeringGovernment Contracting and AcquisitionLiberal ArtsPublic Interest TechnologyData Science

Program Track Example Backgrounds

Public Administration: May include positions in finance, human resources, management/administration, or similar fields.
Science, Mathematics and Engineering: May include positions in the fields of science and health, engineering and math. This track is open to candidates from technical backgrounds.
Government Contracting and Acquisition: May include positions relating to federal contracting and acquisition, procurement, and business.
Liberal Arts: May include positions in communications, arts, humanities, graphic design, public policy, writing/editing, communications, public affairs and social sciences.
Public Interest Technology: May include positions in operations, technology-focused policy, graphic design, writing/editing, program management, data analysis, entrepreneurship and stakeholder management. This track is open to candidates from both technical and social science backgrounds, but candidates must be interested in technology innovation and harnessing the full potential of technology for public good.

Select your first interest area.

Public AdministrationScience, Mathematics and EngineeringGovernment Contracting and AcquisitionLiberal ArtsPublic Interest Technology

Select your second interest area.

Public AdministrationScience, Mathematics and EngineeringGovernment Contracting and AcquisitionLiberal ArtsPublic Interest Technology

Resume, Transcript and Reference Letter

In order to complete your application, you must include your current resume and transcripts. Please be sure to have the most up-to-date version in PDF format.

We are also asking that you submit a reference letter from a mentor, professor or work supervisor to provide with your application. The reference letter is optional but highly encouraged. Optional reference letters may be uploaded directly through the application portal below or emailed to [email protected] with the applicant's name referenced in the subject line.

Resume

File should be a PDF

Most recent transcript. Transcript should include verification of GPA and classes taken. Unofficial transcripts are accepted.

File should be a PDF

Reference Letter (Only one may be submitted)

File should be a PDF

Short Essay Questions

In this section, we ask you to complete five questions in order to get a better sense of your candidacy. Please be thoughtful with your answers and provide specific examples when necessary.

Please describe your involvement and contributions to your college or university and/or the greater community in which you live.

Please describe your motivation for this program and your interest in participating in an opportunity with the federal government.

Describe 1-2 major accomplishments that you have achieved so far and the impact these accomplishments have had on your life.

Describe a time where you demonstrated leadership skills and qualities. What did you learn from that experience and how has it shaped your leadership style?

Describe a time where you identified a specific challenge at work, at an internship, or in your academic work and how you developed a solution to the challenge.

Demographic Information

Filling out this information is optional and will only be used for internal purposes.

Gender

AgenderGenderqueerNonbinaryWomanManPrefer to self-describePrefer not to answer

Gender self-describe

Race

American Indian or Alaska NativeAsianBlack or African AmericanNative Hawaiian or Other Pacific IslanderWhiteTwo or more racesPrefer to self-describePrefer not to answer

Race self-describe

Ethnicity

Hispanic or LatinoNot Hispanic or LatinoPrefer not to answer

How did you learn about this program?

Acknowledgement

By typing my initials, I acknowledge that if selected to participate in the Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program during summer 2024, the program will run 10-12 weeks, beginning early June and concluding mid/late August (based on the specific internship's end date.) I understand I'd be required to work an average of 32-40 hours/week for 10-12 weeks for full-time internship placements OR 20 hours/week for 10-12 weeks for part-time internship placements in order to satisfy program requirements. I understand that my specific schedule will be negotiated with my internship supervisor, though hours are most likely to occur between 9am - 5pm.

By typing my initials, I acknowledge that if selected to participate in the Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program during summer 2024, the program will run 10-12 weeks, beginning early June and concluding mid/late August (based on the specific internship's end date.) I understand I'd be required to work an average of 32-40 hours/week for 10-12 weeks in order to satisfy program requirements. I understand that my specific schedule will be negotiated with my internship supervisor, though hours are most likely to occur between 9am - 5pm.

By typing my initials, I acknowledge that if selected to participate in the Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program during summer 2024, I must successfully pass a background check. Note- applicants are strongly encouraged to visit the Partnership's GoGovernment resource on Background Checks and Security Clearances for Federal Jobs before proceeding with submission of this application.

By typing my initials, I acknowledge that I have completed this application form myself and everything I submit is accurate and truthful.

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