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:
- Submit a resume, cover letter, and 1 or more letters of recommendation to the Washington D.C. office at:
- Office of Congressman Tom Cole
- Attn: Intern Coordinator
- 2458 Rayburn HOB
- Washington, D.C. 20515
- 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:
- - All application materials are due in the Washington office no later than the end of March annually
- - 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