Applications are open — join us in Washington, DC this summer
Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
If you do not have a summer internship secured by the time your application is complete, go ahead and send in the application with a note about what internships you have applied for, and keep us updated as you hear back from them.
Late applications accepted, with limited availability.
Any application received within these dates will be accepted only if there is space in the program.
The MPSN Fellowship begins.
Fellows are expected to be in residence for the full two-month program.
If you need help thinking about what internships are available and might be a good fit for you, feel free to contact us and we'll pass on any ideas we have.
Register for our virtual Info Sessions to learn more about the MPSN Summer Fellowship. You will hear directly from our team and alumni about the program and have the opportunity to ask any questions.
What MPSN is looking for:
It is your responsibility to secure your daytime job/internship. MPSN does not place applicants into daytime jobs. Our Fellowship is designed to support those already motivated to work in public service. Muslim organizations, foreign embassies, or organizations serving predominantly Muslim populations are disfavored.
Don't know where to start? If public service is new to you, we're happy to help you get started. Contact us and we can help connect you to a network of people who know the spaces and internships that might interest you. After nearly 30 years, we've established an extensive network that was meant for exactly this purpose.
A completed MPSN application includes the following. There is no cost to apply. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Be sure to read every question carefully and answer all sections thoroughly.
Letters from individuals who can speak to your character, capabilities, and commitment to public service.
An up-to-date resume reflecting your academic, professional, and community experience.
A short video submission as described in the application guidelines.
If accepted to the MPSN Summer Fellowship, you will be expected to be in residence from June 1 – July 31. The MPSN fellowship provides — free of charge — living space in the shared MPSN residence (arranged for appropriate privacy) and all meals for the months of June and July.
Living in the MPSN residence is mandatory; you cannot be an MPSN Fellow if you are living on your own, and you must be in residence for the entire two-month program.
MPSN Fellows must actively participate in all MPSN program activities. This is an exceptionally demanding program, designed for goal-oriented, mature and academically advanced students.
All Fellows are expected to:
Applications for the 2026 MPSN Summer Fellowship are open now. We look forward to hearing from you.
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