Since 2009, ISF has been providing scholarships, internships, fellowships, and film grants to students majoring in law, policy, film, and media, with the goal of empowering future leaders who shape public policy and influence public opinion.

The goal of this paid internship is for interns to work in congressional offices and become well-versed in policy creation and implementation. In addition, interns will learn how to shape policies in an inclusive way that doesn't undermine the needs of any marginalized group. Further, practitioners in the field will answer the question of how policy can remedy injustice.  The ideal candidate will demonstrate potential in impacting public policy and working for government, alignment with the ISF mission and vision,  excellent communication, and leadership.      

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY FOR THE MUSLIM CONGRESSIONAL INTERNSHIP: 

• Invested in amplifying Muslim voices and fostering community-led social change; 
• Enrolled at an accredited university in the U.S. or graduated within the last year;
• Majoring in an ISF-supported major;
• Minimum 3.0 GPA;
• U.S. Citizen, U.S. green card holder, or DACA recipient;
• A coming junior or senior undergraduate student or of graduate standing (excluding Ph.D.) or a recent graduate
• Applicants should have proven commitment to policy-making and public service.

Be sure to learn more about the program's eligibility and requirements on our website.

ISF's Spring and Summer Journalism Internship Program supports emerging journalists uplifting Muslim storytelling by placing them in top newsrooms nationwide.

Applicants may be considered for one or more programs, depending on their qualifications, availability, and the program's needs. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Invested in amplifying Muslim voices and fostering community-led social change; 
• U.S. Citizen, U.S. green card holder, or DACA recipient;
• A minimum of 3.0 GPA;
• An undergraduate (junior or senior) or graduate student enrolled in a journalism program or related field, or a recent graduate within the last 12 months.

AVAILABLE INTERNSHIPS: 

• Los Angeles Times (Spring 2027): Applicants must be actively pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree. Graduates who have completed their degree within six months of the start date are also eligible. Requires that applications be based in Southern California and that applicants have access to a car during their internship. The entire internship requires 400 hours, equivalent to 10 weeks at 40 hours per week or 20 weeks at 20 hours per week. It's expected to start in March. (10 weeks/Full-time or 20 weeks/Part-time $8,400 stipend). Learn more here.
• Los Angeles Times (Summer 2027): Applicants must be actively pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree. Graduates who have completed their degree within six months of the start date are also eligible. Requires that applications be based in Southern California and that applicants have access to a car during their internship. The entire internship requires 400 hours, equivalent to 10 weeks at 40 hours per week. It's expected to start in May or June. (20 weeks/Full-time $8,400 stipend). Learn more here.
• Religion News Service (Spring 2027): A remote position requiring 15-20 hours for 10 weeks. Ideally, a journalist who can produce and record videos. It's expected to start in March. (10 weeks, $5,000 stipend) 
• Zeteo (Spring or Summer 2027): A remote position requiring 15-20 hours for 10 weeks. Spring is expected to begin in January 2027, and Summer in June. (10-15 weeks, $5,000 stipend) 
• Borderless (Summer 2027): Requires applications to be based in the Chicagoland area. It's expected to start in May. (15 weeks/Part-time, $6,000 stipend)

Note: Specific hourly rates and weekly schedules may vary slightly depending on final placement and interns' availability.