CBCF State Farm Communications Internship Program 2026

🏛️ About the Program

The CBCF State Farm Communications Internship Program offers recent graduates a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in press and media relations on Capitol Hill.

🎁 Benefits

• Housing provided.
• $4000 stipend, paid biweekly in increments of $500.
• Placement in various congressional offices, committees, subcommittees, or federal agencies.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Minimum GPA: 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
• Must be a college graduate by the start of the Fall program OR must not have graduated with a bachelor’s degree more than 2 years from the internship program start date.
• Must have U.S. citizenship or a permit to work in the U.S. for the duration of the program (August 22nd to December 13th, 2026).
• Must be available to participate full-time upon acceptance.
• Cannot have obtained a graduate degree.
• Cannot be actively enrolled in graduate studies.
• Cannot be enrolled in classes during the program (in some cases, the program can be used for credit with university approval).
• Must have a general familiarity with:
  • The federal legislative process.
  • The U.S. Congress.
  • The Congressional Black Caucus and its members.
  • Related policy.
• Must possess superior analytical skills.
• Must have outstanding oral and written communication skills.

📅 Application Date and Process

The completed online application must be submitted by 11:59 pm ET, June 26, 2026. The following items are required:

1. Video Recording: Respond to a provided prompt (details within the opportunity).
2. Essay Question Response:
   • Choose a social justice policy issue (e.g., criminal justice reform, voting rights, public education, housing, racial discrimination in the workplace, etc.) relevant to the Black community.
   • Discuss the current effects of this issue and identify specific aspects legislation should address to create a positive impact.
   • Word limit: 150 words (excluding citations).
   • Formatting: Arial font, size 12, single-spaced.
3. Two Letters of Recommendation:
   • Must be uploaded directly to the application portal.
   • Letters must be on formal, professional letterhead, include contact information, and be in PDF format.
   • Include recommender’s signature.
   • Emailed copies will not be accepted.
4. Resume:
   • List extracurricular activities, honors, employment, community service, and specific skills.
   • Limit: 1 page.
5. Transcript:
   • Unofficial transcripts accepted (must be uploaded directly to the application portal).

Note: All documentation must be submitted by 11:59 pm ET, June 26, 2026. No exceptions.

📌 Application Deadline

26 June, 2026

🔗 Opportunity Application

For more details and to apply, visit the official program page.

• Interns will receive housing, a $4000 stipend (paid biweekly in increments of $500).
• Interns will be placed in various congressional offices, committees, subcommittees, or federal agencies.