Internships

As a member of Congress I am able to offer internship opportunities to undergraduate and graduate students from Oklahoma. Internships are available in Lawton, Ada, Norman, and Washington D.C.

Oklahoma Internships:

For all inquiries about internship opportunities in one of my Oklahoma offices in Lawton, Ada, or Norman, please call (405) 329-6500 and speak with my District Director.

Summer Washington D.C. Internships:

Each year I am pleased to have students from Oklahoma and/or those attending Oklahoma colleges and universities come to D.C. to serve as interns in my Washington office. The following information applies primarily to the Summer Internship Program. Summer internships are 5 weeks in length unless otherwise stipulated by participation in a separate internship placement program.

What We Look for In an Intern:

  • 1. Currently attending a college or university. Preference is given to upperclassmen
  • 2. There is no GPA requirement, but having a good GPA will increase your chances for consideration
  • 3. Internships are based on merit. Applicants should have leadership abilities, show an interest in civics and politics, and have upstanding moral character

To Apply for an Internship in DC:

  1. Submit a resume, cover letter, and 1 or more letters of recommendation to the Washington D.C. office at:
    1. Office of Congressman Tom Cole
    2. Attn: Intern Coordinator
    3. 2458 Rayburn HOB
    4. Washington, D.C. 20515
  2. To submit your materials by email, please call the internship coordinator at (202) 225-6165. To fax materials, dial (202) 225-3512.

Application/Placement Timeline:

  1. - All application materials are due in the Washington office no later than the end of March annually
  2. - Summer internship selections are made by the end of April and applicants will be notified about selections at that time

Winter/Spring/Fall Internships in Washington D.C.:

Internships are primarily available during the summer, but well qualified applicants will also be considered on a case-by-case basis for fall and spring semesters. Please contact the internship coordinator at (202) 225-6165 for more information concerning fall and spring internship opportunities.

Other Government Internship Opportunities:

Internships, Fellowships, and Other Work Experience Opportunities in the Federal Government