host: The NFL Players Association
funding: $18.40/hour stipend plus commuting costs (no housing or parking assistance)
apply-url: https://nflpa.com/about/internships
The NFL Players Association offers an internship program providing on-the-job training for students and recent graduates. This program aims to aid in career preparation and provide relevant professional experience in the sports industry. The NFLPA internship program is open for applications until June 23, 2026.
Overview
The goal of the NFLPA’s internship program is to assist colleges and universities 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 and will receive an hourly stipend of $18, with the NFLPA also covering commuting costs.
Responsibilities
- Interns for the NFLPA are limited to a 27.5-hour work week and will receive an hourly stipend of $18, with the NFLPA also covering commuting costs
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, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 required
- Recent graduates must have completed their studies within one year of submitting their application
Benefits
- The NFLPA provides an hourly stipend of $18 and will pay commuting costs, although it does not provide housing assistance or parking
How to Apply
To apply, applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, transcript, a list of three references, and a response to one of two essay questions. Applications can be submitted through the NFLPA website
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hourly stipend provided to interns in this program?
The interns will receive an hourly stipend of $18.40. Additionally, the NFLPA will cover commuting costs. However, no housing or parking assistance is provided.
How many hours are interns limited to working per week?
Interns for the NFLPA are limited to a 27.5-hour work week. They will receive an hourly stipend for the hours worked. The stipend rate is $18.40 per hour.
What is the application deadline for the NFLPA internship program?
The NFLPA internship program is open for applications until June 23, 2026. Interested applicants must submit their applications before this date to be considered.
What materials are required to apply for the NFLPA internship program?
To apply, applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, transcript, a list of three references, and a response to one of two essay questions. Applications can be submitted through the NFLPA website.
How do applicants submit their applications for the NFLPA internship program?
Applications can be submitted through the NFLPA website at https://nflpa.com/about/internships. Applicants must submit all required materials through this website to be considered.
Does the NFLPA provide any assistance with housing or parking costs?
No, the NFLPA does not provide housing or parking assistance. However, the NFLPA does cover commuting costs in addition to the hourly stipend of $18.40.