MPA Approved Internships

Below is a list of pre-approved MPA internships by area of interest.  Please note that this list is by no means exhaustive, and only lists internship organizations that are the most common amongst MPA students. 

Students are welcome to find an internship at different government and non-profit agencies. Additional internships may be listed on the MasterCat Newsletter, D2L or sent via email notification.  More internships can also be found on the SGPP undergraduate internship website. Please consult with Jeff Winkelman (jeffwinkelman@arizona.edu), Assistant Director for Career Development, if you are unsure if the internship organization of interest is eligible for academic credit.

Students interested in Federal Internships can find more information here.

Upcoming Internships

Department administrators and community partners can submit internship announcements to jeffwinkelman@arizona.edu or SBS-sgppmasters@arizona.edu.

GAO interns (Student Trainees) will learn how to conduct federal audits and program evaluations; assist GAO analysts in planning and conducting in-depth reviews of executive and legislative branch programs; and collect appropriate data, analyze the data, develop data-based findings and conclusions, and present the information both orally and in writing to diverse audiences.

Intern requirements include: (1) must work a minimum of 400 hours, not to exceed a total of 640 hours; and (2) must be currently enrolled and good standing in an accredited graduate degree program throughout the duration of the internship. Applicants must have completed between 18 to 35 semester hours or 27 to 53 quarter hours of graduate level education; OR possess a Bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement. Application closes on 9/20/24 or when we receive 250 applications, whichever comes first.

Click here for full internship description.

Whether you are a student looking for an internship or a federal agency or corporation looking for an intern, we feel confident that we can help you in your pursuit. We are always in search of the best and the brightest to fill our many internship opportunities. We are also looking to partner with government and corporate sector organizations interested in developing the next generation of dedicated public servants and business leaders. Our website contains information about our mission, upcoming program dates and deadlines, and ideas about how to get involved with our organization. Any race/ethnicity is eligible – do not need Hispanic heritage; and all majors are eligible. Various internships are available in Spring, Summer, and Fall.

  • Deadline: Oct 18, 2024 (Spring 2025 session)
  • Citizenship: Most positions require U.S. citizenship, per security clearance requirements. Students legally authorized to work in the U.S., DACA students, and permanent residents are still encouraged to apply. 
  • Website: https://www.hacu.net/hacu/HNIP.asp

The National Redistricting Foundation (NRF) seeks an intern for the Litigation & Policy Department to assist the team. Legal interns will be supervised by the Director of Litigation and Policy and will work to help manage our litigation portfolio, analyze legislative measures, work on new case development, and generally support the broader team. Duties include conducting legal research and analysis to develop theories supporting new litigation or projects, helping coordinate internal and external communications regarding litigation, drafting and reviewing legal memoranda and review education/advocacy materials, and other duties as assigned.

More details on this internship can be found here.  Both Spring and Summer internships are available.

Application Deadline: Unknown

List last updated: 9/16/24

Pre-Approved Organizations

Note: Organizations marked with an asterisk (*) are new additions.

More State of Arizona jobs and internships can be found at the Arizona State Jobs website.

Other academic departments may have internships available.