Internships

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Internships & Awards

Nelson/ Yeutter Internship Award

Apply to intern in the heart of the trade policy community in Washington, D.C. at the Washington International Trade Association.

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Kate Wandsnider

Clayton Yeutter Institute of International Trade and Finance (UNL)

The Yeutter Institute offers a range of opportunities for University of Nebraska–Lincoln students interested in international trade, policy, and related professional development.

1. Internship & Award Programs

  • Nelson/Yeutter Internship Award
  • DTB AgriTrade Internship
  • Yeutter Student Award

2. Internship Resources

  • The institute curates a list of external internship opportunities in the international trade field, including positions with U.S. government agencies (e.g., Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Department of Commerce), international organizations (e.g., United Nations agencies), think tanks, NGOs, and private sector employers. These resources guide students in exploring a wide array of career paths in trade and policy.

3. Scholarship/Support Funds

  • Yeutter Institute Study-Abroad

Contact
For details on applications, deadlines, and eligibility, students are encouraged to contact the Yeutter Institute at yeutterinstitute@unl.edu

DTB Agritrade Internship

DTB AgriTrade is a specialized Washington, DC-based consulting firm that helps food and agriculture organizations deal with international trade policy.

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Zane Mrozla-Mindrup

Yeutter Institute Scholarship

An anonymous donor from rural Nebraska established this fund in 2025 to provide scholarships for students enrolled at UNL who are participating in faculty-led study abroad programs and participate in programs associated with the university’s Clayton Yeutter Institute of International Trade and Finance, or have an interest in increasing their understanding of international trade and global markets.

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Yeutter Student Award

This award aims to expand access to unpaid or low-paid internships by providing a stipend of up to $5,000 to students awarded internships at major trade-related organizations.

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Internship Resources

We’ve rounded up many of the best internships in international trade, ranging from the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to leading think tanks in Washington, D.C..

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Awards

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