Applications are now open for the 2026 NMSHSA Summer Internship Program! This 7-week, paid internship in Washington, DC is designed for current college students who were previously enrolled in a Migrant and Seasonal Head Start (MSHS) Program. Through this transformative opportunity, we aim to support the educational and career aspirations of emerging young professionals from the farmworker community.
Learn more about the internship by watching this short video: What the NMSHSA Summer Internship Program is all about.
Eligibility Criteria:
• Past enrollment in at least one Head Start Program for Migrant or Seasonal farmworker children (MSHS).
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Currently enrolled and working toward an undergraduate degree.
• Completion of 90 quarter hours or 60 semester hours by May 2026.
• In good academic standing at their current institution.
• MSHS program must be willing to verify and attest verification of applicants' MSHS program participation.
• MSHS program must be current with agency dues.(NMSHSA staff can verify this)
Additional requirements and internship dates are included in the flyer and application (see attached) and available at nmshsa.org.
Deadline to apply: January 31, 2026, by 5 PM ET.
For questions or concerns, please contact us at [email protected] or contact me directly at [email protected] .