USTDA is an independent U.S. Government foreign assistance agency that is funded by the U.S. Congress. Our mission, USTDA Mission Statement, is to promote economic growth in developing and middle income countries, while simultaneously helping American businesses to export their products and services, thereby creating U.S. jobs. In addition, USTDA supports U.S. policy objectives related to development and capacity building activities. USTDA meets its mission by providing grant funding to overseas project sponsors for the planning of projects that support the development of modern infrastructure and an open trading system. The hallmark of USTDA development assistance has always involved building partnerships between U.S. companies and overseas project sponsors to bring proven private sector solutions to developmental challenges. USTDA’s website is located at www.ustda.gov.

Program Internships

The U.S. Trade and Development Agency accepts student internship applications on a rolling basis to fill positions in the regional programs of Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Eastern Europe, as well as our Congressional and Public Affairs and our Economic/Evaluations offices. These internships take place in ours office located in Arlington, Virginia and are available year-round to students who are U.S. citizens and who are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or post graduate program with a focus on international business, trade, or finance; economics; public relations or communications. All internships are unpaid. USTDA requests a 40 hour work week for a 12 week period. All student interns are eligible for mass transit subsidy.

If interested, please submit a resume, letter of recommendation, unofficial transcript, and a cover letter indicating the area of assignment preference and dates of availability. Applications can be emailed to Carolyn Hum at or faxed to 703-875-4009.

Legal Internships

The U.S. Trade and Development Agency, Office of the General Counsel, accepts applications for internships from first or second year law students with an academic background in Contracts, Finance, Corporations, Federal Administrative Law, International Law or International Business & Trade. Strong writing and analytical skills coupled with excellent work and academic credentials are essential. U. S. citizenship is required. All legal internships are unpaid. USTDA requires a commitment of 40 hours per week over a 10 week period. USTDA legal internships are available during the summer only. Resumes are accepted on a rolling basis. Any intern seeking credit for an internship must make his/her own arrangements with their university.

If interested, please send cover letter, resume, and writing sample to Kendra Link, Assistant General Counsel, via email at or via fax at 703-875-4009.

Sorry! USTDA is no longer accepting applications for Summer 2008 Legal Internships