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Annenberg Global Fellows Internship Program

Applications for the 2027 Annenberg Global Fellows Internship Program will open during the Fall 2026 semester.

Program Overview: Annenberg International Programs and Career Development are thrilled to announce the launch of the third year of the Annenberg Global Fellows Internship Program in Summer 2027. 

This immersive eight-week summer internship will place students in their choice of Tokyo, Japan, Bangkok, Thailand, Hong Kong, China SAR, or Seoul, South Korea. As part of the elite cohort of Annenberg Global Fellows, participants are guaranteed an internship in their respective field of practice, enhancing their skill sets while diving into the dynamic landscapes of Asian markets. 

This program offers interns unparalleled access to industries at the forefront of technology and creativity, setting the stage for a remarkable career trajectory upon their return.

Beyond professional development, this program is designed to foster cultural enrichment and personal growth. Participants will engage in a series of interactive workshops and networking opportunities, as well as an exciting calendar of cultural and social events organized by our partner, CRCC Asia.

Tentative Program Dates: June 3 – July 30, 2027

Locations:

  • Tokyo, Japan
  • Bangkok, Thailand
  • Hong Kong, China SAR
  • Seoul, South Korea

Student Information: The program is open to Annenberg undergraduate majors within their freshman, sophomore, or junior year, and must maintain a 3.0 GPA. This program is not open to graduate students and seniors with a May 2027 graduation date.

Housing: Students will be housed in shared accommodations with other participants. Specific housing details will be shared as internship placements are finalized.  

Program Costs: This internship program is fully funded for participants. This includes the cost of international flights, visa (if needed), housing for the duration of the program, and a minimum $1,000 stipend to use on food and living expenses.


Total Program Fee - $0
Includes:

  • 28-32 hour/week internship
  • Housing
  • Airfare
  • Airport ground transportation
  • Sustainable public transportation for internship commute (i.e. transportation cards)
  • Onsite support (weekly gatherings, bimonthly cultural excursions)
  • Interactions with local alumni
  • Minimum $1,000 stipend

Required Application Materials:

  • Resume
  • Short answer prompts
  • Headshot photo
  • Video Interview

*Students will need to rank their internship placement preferences. However, due to the limited and competitive nature of these opportunities, admission and first choice preferences are not guaranteed.

Timeline:

  • Global Fellows Application Opens: October 5, 2026
  • Global Fellows Application Deadline: November 15, 2026 @11:59PM PST
  • In-Person Group Interviews: Week of January 11, 2027
  • Program Acceptance Notification: Week of January 18, 2027
  • Acceptance Contracts Due: Friday, January 29, 2027

Questions: Please contact Isabelle Wright at isabelkh@usc.edu 

*All USC students are required to have sufficient health insurance during their study abroad program. In order to ensure proper coverage, all students going abroad must have either USC Overseas Policy or the USC Student Health Insurance Plan for the semester they are abroad. As students may not waive out of USC health insurance when they study abroad, students will be automatically enrolled in the USC Student Health Insurance Plan and billed accordingly by the USC Health Insurance Office. Students who have a waiver on file (because they have successfully waived out of the USC Student Health Insurance Plan through the online process on OASIS) will be enrolled in the USC Overseas Policy and billed accordingly.