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build4good summer intern-mentorship program

New America
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New America’s build4good paid intern-mentorship program for post-secondary students is open for summer 2026 applications! We are seeking post-secondary students majoring in computer science, data science, digital media and design, or related fields eager to explore public interest technology careers. All applications are due January 26, 2026, 11:59 pm PST. 

build4good is a paid internship program that pairs post-secondary students and their interest and skills with internships at nonprofits and other mission-driven organizations.  Interns have access to skill-building and mentorship opportunities via their host organizations as well as weekly cohort meetings, 1:1 weekly meetings with experienced designers and developers, in-person convening in Washington DC, and speaker series that include policymakers, nonprofit leaders, technologists, and those in the public interest technology sector. 

Prospective student applications are due by 11:59 pm PST on January 26, 2026. We will be hosting virtual student application workshops to help interested student applicants answer questions, provide guidance on curating resumes, and discuss how applicants can share experiences and interests. 

We strongly suggest that students submit their applications after attending one of the three workshops. Please register for one of the info sessions below:

Application Workshop Option 1 is on December 12, 2025 at 12pm EST: https://newamerica.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZK4AEEudSlWDbWB0cweSWw

Application Workshop Option 2 is on January 7, 2026 at 2pm EST: https://newamerica.zoom.us/meeting/register/hO6VfQATTYSX707BuohLrQ

Application Workshop Option 3 is on January 16, 2026 at 12pm EST: https://newamerica.zoom.us/meeting/register/62gtlxe8RiisdmND4877Jw

The application is due by 11:59 pm PST on January 26, 2026.

If your application is moved forward, you will be contacted for a virtual interview in February 2026. If your application is approved, matches will be made by the end of March 2026.

If you have questions, contact build4good@newamerica.org