Canada-U.S. Internships

Earn academic credit while working with the Consulate General of Canada in Seattle or the U.S. Consulate General in Vancouver to gain experience in international relations and diplomacy.

The Canadian Studies Center is fortunate to have a close relationship with the Consulate General of Canada in Seattle and the U.S. Consulate General in Vancouver. Through these connections, we are often able to offer students opportunities to work directly in the field of diplomacy and foreign service while also earning academic credit. These are wonderful opportunities to gain experience in international relations in a variety of fields, including political, economic, environmental, border security, defense, and the cultural and diplomatic elements that make this one of the most important and mutually beneficial bilateral relationships that the world has ever known.

U.S. Consulate General in Vancouver

Applications for 2025-26 will open in Winter 2025.

Students will work directly on an active project within the Consulate for academic credit, approximately 5 hours/week. Students must be full-time UW students with U.S. citizenship to be considered eligible. Students who wish to earn International Studies credits may enroll in JSIS 497: Internship (C/NC) for up to 5 credits.

These internships are unpaid, but scholarships may be available through the Jackson School Office of Career and Professional Development.

Previous projects:

2023-24: “Pacific Northwest Cross-Border Economic, Energy, Infrastructure and Trade Developments.”

Consulate General of Canada in Seattle

Paid positions are frequently available at the Consulate that are appropriate for students. Students may count these opportunities for academic credit if also enrolled in an internship or independent learning course. Students who wish to earn International Studies credits may enroll in JSIS 497: Internship (C/NC) for up to 5 credits.

These positions are available to both Canadian and U.S. citizens and permanent residents — including exchange students to the UW!

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