The Jerusalem Fund Summer Paid Internship 2026

Applications are now open for the Summer 2026 Internship Program at The Jerusalem Fund for Education and Community Development in Washington, D.C. This is a fully in-person, paid internship offering a $1,200 stipend. The program runs for 11 weeks from June 1 to August 14, 2026, and is open to current undergraduate students and recent graduates who are passionate about Palestine, the Middle East, U.S. foreign policy, arts & culture, or humanitarian issues. There is no application fee. You can check out more BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Program Name: Summer 2026 Internship Program
• Organization: The Jerusalem Fund for Education and Community Development
• Location: Washington, D.C., USA (On-site)
• Duration: 11 weeks (June 1 – August 14, 2026)
• Working Hours: 30 hours per week
• Stipend: $1,200 (paid upon successful completion)
• Application Deadline: May 1, 2026
• Program Type: Paid Internship (In-person)
• Application Fee: None

What This Internship Offers:

• A $1,200 stipend for the full 11-week program
• Valuable hands-on professional experience in research, writing, event management, and digital content creation
• Direct mentorship and feedback from experienced senior staff
• Exposure to Washington D.C.’s policy, media, and international affairs environment
• Opportunities to build a strong professional portfolio with published writing and projects
• Chance to present their work at the end-of-summer Interns’ Conference
• Opportunity to win the Hisham Sharabi Prize for Best Writing ($250 honorarium)

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Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be a current undergraduate student or recent graduate
• Strong interest in Palestine, the Middle East, U.S. foreign policy, or related fields
• Excellent writing and research skills
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Arabic language skills are highly valued
• Basic skills in Canva or Adobe tools are preferred
• Practical knowledge of using AI tools responsibly is an advantage
• Open to: All nationalities who are eligible to work in the United States. The Jerusalem Fund does not sponsor visas for this internship.

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Fields:

• War, Conflict, and Politics
• Tech Policy
• Arts and Culture
• Humanitarian and Community Resilience

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How to Apply:

Applications must be submitted by May 1, 2026 on Official website. To apply, you need to prepare and submit the following documents:

• A cover letter
• An updated resume/CV
• Academic transcript
• One writing sample
• Your top three portfolio preferences ranked from 1 to 3
• Names and contact information of two professional references (or recommendation letters)

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