The NIU Summer Congressional Internship Program is a unique opportunity to intern for a member of the Illinois congressional delegation for the summer in Washington, D.C. While every congressional internship experience is different, students can expect to learn the workings of a congressional office, attend congressional hearings, work with constituents, and get a taste of living and working in the nation’s capital.

The program accepts three students who will receive a $7,000 scholarship for housing and living expenses.

Applications for the 2025 NIU Washington, D.C. Summer Congressional Internship Program will open in mid-September and will close on October 25, 2024. NIU students from all majors and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Learn more about students' experience in the program by reading this NIU Today story.