Deadline: June 23, 2026
Applications are open for the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) Internship Program 2026. The goal of the NFLPA’s internship program is to assist colleges and universities that allow internships by providing on-the-job training to aid in career preparation and provide relevant professional experience to students and recent graduates interested in working in the sports industry.
Interns for the NFLPA are limited to a 27.5-hour work week. The NFLPA provides an hourly stipend of $18 and will pay commuting costs. The NFLPA does not provide housing assistance or parking, nor does it assist with, endorse, or recommend any of the following services or organizations.
Eligibility
- Students must be entering their junior or senior year of study in an undergraduate program or be enrolled in a graduate program or law school. Neither the fall nor summer internships are appropriate for doctoral students.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.
- Recent graduates must have completed undergraduate, a graduate program or law school within one year of submitting their application.
Application
All applicants must submit the following to be considered:
- A cover letter which includes all contact information (name, address, phone, and email) and the departments which interest you (up to 2)
- Resume
- Transcript (can be unofficial but should be recent)
- A list of three (3) easily contactable persons who have agreed to provide a reference for you. List should include an address, telephone number, and email
- A response to one of the two essay questions below to demonstrate your ability to write clearly and concisely. The essay should be no more than the character limit: do not exceed the character limit. Your name and word count should appear at the top of the page on your response.
- Question 1: Professional athletes and other celebrities are often idolized by the public, especially young children. Many think this requires that they behave as role models at all times. Do you agree or disagree?
- Question 2: The United States is currently embroiled in political controversies and the emergence of social justice issues surrounding race, equal rights, and other critical matters that affect all citizens. What, if any, responsibility does the professional athlete have to use his or her social media or other platforms to comment or take action on these issues?
For more information, visit NFLPA Internship.
