Congressional Internship Program (CIP)
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Rolling (quarterly review)
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Rolling — applications accepted year-round
- Tracked since
- April 2026
From the program guidelines: “Applications are accepted and evaluated on a rolling basis.”
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Other requirements
- Must be a citizen of the United States or Hungary, or a member of an ethnic Hungarian community in Slovakia, Romania, Serbia, Ukraine, Croatia, or Slovenia
- Must be enrolled as a student in their respective country of origin or in the U.S
- Must have completed at least one full year of studies
- Must have proof of excellent written and oral communication skills in English
Overview
Internship program allowing young Hungarian-Americans and English-speaking Hungarians from Hungary and neighboring countries to gain hands-on experience at the U.S. Congress and Washington-based institutions.
Established: 2005
Program Duration: Spring, summer, and fall sessions; internship duration depends on host office requirements but shall not exceed four months.
Funding: The Coalition's internship grant covers living expenses and local transportation expenses in the United States for the duration of the internship.
Scope: Participants gain experience through assignments to Congressional offices, think tanks, and non-government organizations, learning about the workings of both U.S. government and the non-profit world.
Geographic Scope: United States (Washington, DC area)
Focus Areas:
- U.S. Congress operations
- Government institutions
- Civil service preparation
- Professional networking in chosen fields
Eligibility:
- Must be a citizen of the United States or Hungary, or a member of an ethnic Hungarian community in Slovakia, Romania, Serbia, Ukraine, Croatia, or Slovenia
- Must be enrolled as a student in their respective country of origin or in the U.S.
- Must have completed at least one full year of studies
- Must have proof of excellent written and oral communication skills in English
- Outstanding academic standing required
Requirements:
- Depending on host institution requirements, internship participants are expected to complete a Coalition research project of mutual interest during their stay in the United States
Host Institutions (Examples):
- U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs
- Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
- International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES)
- Heritage Foundation
- German Marshall Fund of the United States
- Congressional offices
Contact:
- Email: internship@hacusa.org
- Phone: 202-296-9505
- Website: hacusa.org
How to Apply
Application Process
Applications are accepted and evaluated on a rolling basis.
Required Materials:
- Letter of intent
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) in English
- Two letters of recommendation regarding the applicant's personal and academic achievements
Submission:
- All application materials should be sent to: internship@hacusa.org
Language: All materials must be submitted in English
What Hungarian-American Coalition actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 1
- Total given
- $11K
- Median grant
- $11K
- By dollars: District of Columbia 100%. Top recipient cities: Washington, DC.
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