DSHS Internship Application (Fall 2026)

Application Information

Dear Applicant,

Thank you for your interest in the DSHS internship program! Our application deadline is August 1st. We will be reviewing applications and doing interviews through August. Priority is given to those that apply early. Please read the following instructions carefully and ensure that you check each box to indicate your understanding of the internship application process.

Best of luck,

The DSHS Internship Team

Question Title

* 1. Please read the following instructions carefully and ensure that you check each box to indicate your understanding of the internship application process.

Before starting this application, please review the available internships on our website. Each internship project is unique! Internship descriptions (including location, hours per week, education level, and deliverables) can be found at this link: https://www.dshs.texas.gov/internships-at-dshs/internship-opportunities.

Applying early (within 4 weeks of an application opening) is given priority due to preceptors maintaining project deadlines.

You are able to apply to a maximum of THREE internships with ONE application. When selecting these options, make sure they align with your location, education level, and interests.

Please ensure that your resume and cover letter are named correctly and are in PDF format.

If you are selected to interview for an internship you will be contacted by the host site directly. The timing of this varies, but typically occurs about 4-6 weeks after the application opens.

You will not receive a confirmation email once you submit your application. As long as you see the page thanking you for your application, you're good to go! If you are worried that your application was not received, you can contact internships@dshs.texas.gov to confirm.