CBCF Walmart Emerging Leaders Internship Grant

The CBCF Walmart Emerging Leaders Internship aims to empower young leaders through hands-on experience in public policy. Running from January 10 to May 1, 2026, this program supports interns with a $4000 stipend and housing, while fostering essential skills for leadership and civic engagement. Candidates must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5, hold U.S. citizenship or a work permit, and demonstrate a commitment to public service. This initiative reflects CBCF's mission to uplift the Black community by nurturing future leaders.

Spring 2026 CBCF Walmart Emerging Leaders Internship Program
The semester-long Emerging Leaders Internship Program sponsored by Walmart creates a corps of trained, young leaders with the skills, outlook, and contacts necessary to generate and sustain positive change in Washington, D.C. and their local communities. Interns will receive housing, and a $4000 stipend (paid biweekly in increments of $500). Interns will be placed in various congressional offices, committees, subcommittees. This program is offered during the fall and spring semesters. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, should be a recent graduate with a bachelor’s degree, no more than 2 years removed by the internship program start date, have a permit to work in the U.S. and have a demonstrated interest in public service, governance, and the policy-making process.

Eligibility

Candidate RequirementsInterns must have at least a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scaleInterns must have U.S. citizenship or a permit to work in the U.S. for the duration of the program (January 10, 2026 to May 1, 2026)\Interns must have availability to participate full-time upon acceptanceInterns should be a recent graduate with a bachelor’s degree, no more than 2 years removed by the internship program start dateInterns must have a general familiarity with the federal legislative process, the U.S. Congress, the Congressional Black Caucus and its members, and related policyInterns must have superior analytical skillsInterns must have outstanding oral and written communication skills