Annenberg Global Fellows Internship Program | USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism

Overview
An eight-week, fully funded summer internship for eligible USC Annenberg undergraduate students in Tokyo, Bangkok, Hong Kong, or Seoul.
Eligibility
The program is open to eligible Annenberg undergraduate students.Applicants must be Annenberg undergraduate majors in their freshman, sophomore, or junior year.Applicants must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.Graduate students and seniors with a May 2027 graduation date are not eligible.
Benefits
The internship is fully funded and has a total program fee of $0.International flightsVisa costs, if neededHousing in shared accommodationsA minimum $1,000 stipend for food and living expensesA 28–32 hour per week internshipAirport ground transportationSustainable public transportation for the internship commuteOnsite support, weekly gatherings, and bimonthly cultural excursionsInteractions with local alumni
Required Documents
Applicants must provide the following materials:ResumeShort-answer prompt responsesHeadshot photoVideo interviewRanked internship placement preferences
Application Process
Complete the Global Fellows application during the stated application period and rank the preferred internship placement locations. The application opens on October 5, 2026, and closes on November 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM PST.In-person group interviews are scheduled for the week of January 11, 2027. Program acceptance notifications are scheduled for the week of January 18, 2027, and acceptance contracts are due January 29, 2027.
The Annenberg Global Fellows Internship Program, organized by USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, is an eight-week fully funded summer internship for eligible undergraduate students.
Opportunity
Annenberg Global Fellows Internship Program
Type
Internship
Organizer
USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
Country
Japan, Thailand, China SAR, and South Korea
Study Level
Undergraduate
Who Can Apply
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Annenberg undergraduate majors in their freshman, sophomore, or junior year
- Students who maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA
- The program is not open to graduate students or seniors graduating in May 2027
Fields of Study
Annenberg undergraduate majors and related fields of practice
Value
- Fully funded participation with a total program fee of $0
- International airfare
- Visa costs, if needed
- Shared housing for the duration of the program
- A minimum $1,000 stipend for food and living expenses
- A 28–32 hour per week internship
- Airport ground transportation
- Sustainable public transportation for the internship commute
- Onsite support, including weekly gatherings and bimonthly cultural excursions
- Interactions with local alumni
Selection Criteria
Applicants are assessed on:
- Applicants must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Students must rank their internship placement preferences.
- The opportunities are limited and competitive, so admission and first-choice placement preferences are not guaranteed.
- Selected students participate in in-person group interviews during the week of January 11, 2027.
Required Documents
- Resume
- Responses to short-answer prompts
- Headshot photo
- Video interview
- Ranked internship placement preferences
How to Apply
Submit the Global Fellows application during the application period and rank the preferred internship placement locations. Applications open October 5, 2026, and close November 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM PST.
Application Deadline
November 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST
Ready to Apply?
Review the details above, then use the links below to apply or visit the official page.
