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Geography Intern Program

Professional Learning Experience for University Students Majoring in Geography

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About the Program

The National Geographic Society established its Geography Intern Program in 1981 to furnish qualified students with a professional learning experience. Over 30 years later, more than 750 university and college juniors, seniors, and master’s students majoring in geography or cartography have participated in the program by interning on various projects aimed at the increase and diffusion of geographic knowledge.

The program is designed to give students an opportunity to apply knowledge and techniques learned in the classroom to practical publication procedures or other geographic outreach projects at the National Geographic Society headquarters in Washington, D.C. In a given year, the Society offers a limited number of 13-15-week internships for the spring, summer, and fall.

What Does the Program Include?

The geography internship experience includes:
  • getting real-world work experience in one of the many National Geographic Society divisions
  • working closely with one or more professionals
  • experiencing National Geographic events, performances, and exhibits
  • meeting National Geographic explorers, fellows, and photographers
  • participating in career-oriented professional development offered on campus
  • learning and working with other geography majors
  • contributing to world-class programs, projects, and publications

Who is a Good Candidate?

Applicants for the Geography Intern Program should be:
  • undergraduate or graduate students majoring in geography or cartography
  • well-rounded students who have a breadth of interests and work experiences
  • motivated students with excellent organizational and research skills, as well as strong attention to detail
  • students who have effective written and oral communications skills 
  • students who possess the professionalism needed to interact with all levels of management
  • students with the capacity to work with minimal daily supervision

Where Do Interns Work?

Interns are placed in a variety of National Geographic divisions, such as:

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To Apply for a Geography Internship

Information about the Geography Intern Program, which presently accommodates eight to ten students for each academic term, is sent to geography department chairs at colleges and universities throughout the United States in late August. The deadline for returning application materials, for all periods, is in early October for the following year. Candidates for geography internships should apply through the National Geographic Jobs site.

For All Other National Geographic Internships

Note that the information on this webpage is specific to the National Geographic Geography Intern Program. For information about all other National Geographic internships, visit the National Geographic Jobs site.

Connect With Us

Were you a geography intern? Are you thinking about being a geography intern? Get connected with National Geographic!

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  • NG Education Blog

    Our interns enjoy the opportunity to contribute to the Nat Geo Education blog and sometimes even to blog for other National Geographic divisions! See daily entries and join the conversation.

Find More National Geographic Blogs »

Make a Difference

Did you know geography is the only core academic subject without dedicated federal funding? Join National Geographic Education's geo-education movement and help us work to advance geography education in the U.S.

Apply for a Grant

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    Young Explorers

    Interested in becoming a National Geographic Young Explorer? Think you have what it takes? Check out the Young Explorers portal to learn about current explorers and how you can apply for a grant.

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