Any student of a two-year, four-year, law, graduate or post-secondary education transition program can apply. Someone who graduated college within the last five years can apply. You must identify as a person with a disability, such as physical, developmental, or psychological disabilities. You will not have to share your specific disability.

No, people cannot do this internship again. This helps more people have a chance to join.

Any person with a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 is eligible for the program.

Yes, Fairfax County Government offers other internship opportunities.

Please refer to the position descriptions, which contain the job duties and qualifications needed for each position. 

Applications are due by Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. Be sure to turn in everything required. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Yes. Please indicate what positions you are applying for on the application. Also, review the qualifications on the position description to make sure that you have the experience and academic coursework requested.

Each of the essay questions should be answered separately. Each response should be between 250 and 300 words in length.

Your resume should be one page or less. Add things like your skills, education, jobs you have had, volunteer work, school projects, awards, or personal projects. These show what you are interested in, the skills you have learned, and how you have helped in your community.

Your references should be individuals such as work supervisors and college professors who can illustrate your qualifications, work/academic experience, character, and commitment. References should not be written by family members or friends.

In order to be eligible for the John Hudson Internship Program, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

The John Hudson Internship Program is competitive and we anticipate many candidates will apply. Applicants are encouraged to submit a thorough application that illustrates your qualifications and commitment.

Applications should be emailed to Ann.Kim@fairfaxcounty.gov. Please use the subject line “John Hudson Internship Application” in your email. Applicants will receive a confirmation email once their application has been received.

All applications will be reviewed, and finalists will be contacted for interviews in late April. Once the interviews are completed, the chosen applicant will be contacted by email or phone.

You will receive a letter or email from the internship coordinator.

If your question was not addressed here, please contact Ann.Kim@fairfaxcounty.gov.