Call for Applications: U.S. Embassy Ha Noi Foreign Commercial Service Student Internship 2026

The U.S. Mission Vietnam, through the U.S. Embassy in Ha Noi, announces the Foreign National Student Intern Program (FNSIP) 2026 for the Foreign Commercial Service (FCS). The program invites applications from eligible non-U.S. citizen university students residing in Vietnam for five part-time student internship positions. Applications are open from January 26, 2026, and must be submitted by February 9, 2026.

Program Overview

The Foreign Commercial Service Student Internship is a one-year, part-time educational program designed to support the work of the U.S. Embassy in Ha Noi while providing students with practical exposure to international trade, commercial diplomacy, and market research. The program emphasizes learning through direct engagement with the U.S. Commercial Service Office and related mission activities. The internship is unpaid and does not constitute employment with the U.S. Government.

Internship Details

• Program: Foreign Commercial Service (FCS) Student Internship

• Number of Interns: 5

• Work Schedule: Part-time (10–20 hours per week)

• Duration: One year

• Location: U.S. Embassy, Ha Noi

• Language of Work: Primarily English

Interns support trade event preparation, outreach activities for U.S. companies operating in Vietnam, market research and report writing, and client communications.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet all of the following conditions:

• Be at least 18 years old at the time of participation

• Be a Vietnamese citizen or permanent legal resident of Vietnam

• Be currently enrolled as a university or college student in Vietnam for the full duration of the internship

• Maintain good academic standing, supported by official transcripts

• Obtain required medical and security clearances from the Embassy

• Demonstrate fluency in spoken and written English

Academic background in International Business, Economics, International Relations, or a related field is preferred.

Important Program Notes

• Interns are not considered U.S. Embassy employees

• No salary, stipend, or employment benefits are provided

• Only qualified applicants will be contacted for further assessment or interviews

Required Application Documents

Applications must be submitted as one single PDF file and include:

• Statement of Interest Form

• Gratuitous Service Agreement

• Official academic transcripts

• Written permission from the educational institution (submitted after selection)

• Copies of national ID card and student ID card

• Any additional supporting documents relevant to qualifications

The PDF file must follow this naming format:

FNSIP_ApplicantFullName_VA2026-01

How to Apply (Official Source)

Completed applications must be emailed to the Human Resources Office at:

📧 [email protected]

Application deadline: February 9, 2026

After submitting the application email, applicants must also complete the required Personal Information Form using the official link provided by the Embassy.

👉 Official vacancy announcement (source document):

https://vn.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/124/2026/01/VA-Local-Student-Intern-FCS.docx

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