What are the benefits of an internship?

• Reality-test tentative career choices;

• Meet and work with professionals, establishing contacts for letters of reference and networking;

• Apply knowledge gained from coursework

• Gain valuable work experience before graduating.

Note: For the year 2023, we will only be accepting 50 interns.

How do I apply to become an intern?

Kindly prepare the following documentary requirements and submit it through the online application form:

• Application letter (the letter must be addressed to the Assistant Secretary of HRMO)

• Endorsement letter signed by the school/internship coordinator or appropriate authority indicating your name, required number of hours, and other relevant information;

• Résumé

• Original and valid NBI Clearance; and

• Certified True Copy of COVID-19 Vaccination Cards (preferably with booster) or Vaccination Certificate (VaxCert) from DOH

What are the minimum requirements in applying for the internship program?

• They must be officially enrolled in a legitimate Philippine higher education institution, at least eighteen (18) years of age at the start of internship, and duly endorsed for internship by an academic institution in the Philippines. *

• Must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and physically fit to participate in the internship program. Students must be registered with Philhealth or with equivalent medical insurance covering medical expenses related to Covid-19.

• They should be Filipino students (including those with dual citizenship). Non-Filipino citizens cannot be accepted as interns in the Department.

* Priority will be given to graduating students in an undergraduate program that requires an internship.

What if my question was not answered in these FAQs?

If you have questions that have not been answered in the Internship FAQs. please contact hrmo.recruitment@dfa.gov.ph