Editor’s Note: This will be the final Internships & Job Opportunities newsletter of the Fall 2025 Semester. It will return to your inboxes in January.

Best of luck on finals week, Madisonians!

In This Issue

• Internship and job opportunities

• Funding opportunities

Internship & Job Opportunities

Michigan Farm Bureau Summer Internships
Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies provides three agriculture-related summer internship opportunities. Each position offers learning opportunities, networking and leadership-building skills:

• Ag Education and Leadership Intern

• Public Policy & Commodity Division

• Communications & Marketing Intern

Learn more and apply via Michigan Farm Bureau.

Crane Consulting Internship Opportunities
Crane Consulting seeks both in-person and remote interns for winter and summer semester opportunities. Interns will help federal, state and local Democratic candidates in the state while learning best practices in field, finance and communications. Interns' tasks include donor research, social media, building for fundraisers, research projects, staffing candidates and more. Interns are required to commit around 12 hours a week, with flexible schedules. Apply via Google Forms. Some of the candidates you will support include:

• Felicia Brabec

• Donavan McKinney

• Jason Morgan

Flint Study Away Internship Program
Looking for opportunities this summer? The Flint Internship Program offers students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the Flint area. Free housing at U-M Flint is offered as part of this program! Areas include:

• Law and legal-related internships

• County government internships

• Non-profit internships

Please contact Cathy White at gamperca@msu.edu for additional information. Internship placement is first-come, first-serve!

2026 Govern For America Fellowship 
Govern For America is looking for emerging public-service leaders to help build a government that better reflects and serves communities nationwide. Fellows work full-time in paid government roles, tackling issues like COVID-19 recovery, education access and justice reform while receiving training, mentorship and support from a national network. Placements span states such as Connecticut, Colorado, Maryland and Missouri. Open to individuals with an undergraduate degree by June 2026. Apply by Dec. 8. Learn more and apply via Gov For America.

Michigan Nonprofit Association: Community Impact Director
This role leads initiatives that foster civic participation, community collaboration, and engagement efforts that advance the organization’s mission and impact. Learn by and apply by Dec. 12 via MNA.

Roosevelt Network Undergraduate Fellowships
The Roosevelt Network’s undergraduate fellowships develop and support students to become the next generation of leaders in the progressive policy ecosystem. Applications for the 2026–27 academic year close Jan. 12. Explore opportunities via Roosevelt Institute website.

Hal and Jean Glassen Scholars Program 
Are you interested in natural resources, conservation and public policy? Applications for the Hal and Jean Glassen Scholars program are now open! Students will be placed with a natural resource-related agency or organization in the Greater Lansing area while enrolled in ANR 491: Special Topics in Agriculture and Natural Resources. This program will run May 11 to Aug. 11. Students from any major are eligible to apply. Apply by Jan. 15. Learn more and apply via MSU College of Agriculture & Natural Resources.

Undergraduate Research Ambassador 
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity at MSU is excited to announce that they are accepting applications for 2026-2027 Undergraduate Research Ambassadors. Ambassadors facilitate workshops, assist at UURAF, and represent the Undergraduate Research Office at events and programs throughout the academic year. Apply by March 8. Learn more and apply via Handshake.

Funding Opportunities

Phi Beta Kappa Public Service Scholarship 
In recognition of the Society’s 250th anniversary in 2026, 20 undergraduate scholars will receive a $7,600 academic scholarship and participate in an educational conference experience that highlights pathways into local, state, and federal government work. This scholarship is open to current sophomores, juniors or seniors who will take courses in the next academic year. Membership in the Phi Beta Kappa Society is not required for this scholarship. Apply by Jan. 20 via Handshake.

Learn more about JMC’s field experience requirement on the JMC website. Students interested in planning their internship can connect with JMC Field Experience Coordinator Lauren Michalak (schedule an appointment with her via student.msu.edu).

Have a suggestion or submission for this newsletter? Contact Jane Deacon (locket20@msu.edu).