Summer Internship Program

Through the MPSN Summer Internship Program, the current generation of American Muslims is emerging into the public service and public policy arenas. The Summer Internship Program is designed to bring American Muslim students from diverse backgrounds to Washington, D.C. to live, study and work together while creating a cohesive network of talented American Muslims pursuing careers in public service and public policy. MPSN’s internship component is combined with a comprehensive academic curriculum, professional guest speakers, mentoring, community building and networking.

During the summer , interns will see the dynamics of politics on Capitol Hill, attend congressional hearings and be immersed in the vast resources Washington DC has to offer. The day internship will equip interns with the hands-on experience of working in a policy making organization. Interns will attend workshops on government affairs by Capitol Hill staffers and senior government officials, and be exposed to perspectives from professionals representing a broad spectrum of policy making institutions.

Most importantly, interns will attend graduate level academic seminars that offer an Islamic perspective on public policy making. These seminars, taught by nationally known scholars and experts, will enrich participants’ knowledge of Islamic perspectives on the most urgent issues in public policy today. On some weekends and evenings, there will be opportunities to take advantage of the wide array of cultural and historical attractions in Washington, DC. At the end of the program the MPSN class will join MPSN alumni and community members at the closing banquet—a highlight marking the completion of each year’s program.

Email: info@muslimpublicservice.org