Student internships
We offer summer and year-round internships for high school and college students.
Find an internshipConditional Grant Program
The Conditional Grant Program is available to eligible students pursuing a degree in engineering or a TxDOT-approved operational business discipline. The Conditional Grant Program will consider both Texas public and private four-year institutions. Students accepted into the program receive up to $4,000 per semester or $8,000 per academic year, based on financial need.
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Application
Please read below for eligibility requirements. If you are eligible, we encourage you to fill out an application. Instructions and FAQ for the application are also provided.
Due to COVID-19, we are now accepting emailed applications. Please review the COVID application checklist and the interactive CGP application, which can be filled out electronically. We are still accepting mail-in applications by April 1 if you choose not to send via email.
Note: The application deadline is April 1 of every year. For more information, please call toll-free 866-554-4330, or read more about the Conditional Grant Program rules.
Eligibility requirements
To qualify for the Conditional Grant Program, you must:
- Be economically disadvantaged according to the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
- Be a Texas resident eligible to work in the United States.
- Have either a minimum high school grade point average of 2.50 on a four-point scale, a minimum score of 900 on the SAT, or a minimum score of 21 on the ACT.
- Plan to attend an accredited four-year Texas public or private college or university as a full-time student.
- Declare an intent to seek a four-year degree in civil engineering or a TxDOT-approved operational business discipline.
- Agree to work at TxDOT for two years immediately following graduation.
- Not be more than 30 days delinquent in providing child support under a court order or written repayment plan.
Student Internships - available year-round
TxDOT’s Internship Program is designed for high school and college students seeking to be introduced to career opportunities and gain practical work experience in transportation-related fields and support occupations. Full and part-time positions are available year-round.
Academic credit for work experience may be awarded based on an institution’s intern policy.
Why intern with us?
- Real-world impact: dive into impactful work that contributes to the success of TxDOT’s Mission: Connecting you with Texas
- Practical career experience: acquire unique experience while performing meaningful work on projects and tasks that contribute to the Department’s success
- Continuous learning: participate in training sessions and gain access to resources that will enhance your skills and knowledge
- Statewide connections: build a network of other interns in your field and connect with experts from around the state of Texas
To qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
- Be at least 16 years old. Some positions may require a minimum age of 18
- Be eligible to work in the United States
- Be enrolled as a student at a high school, technical school, college, or university
All interns must submit a completed application. Explore the available internships and their requirements here.
For more information, please contact a Human Resources Employment Office.
Cooperative Education
College
Students are employed in positions related to their major field of study. Academic credit for work experience is awarded based on the institution’s policy.
The College Cooperative Education program is a planned and progressive learning process that integrates academic studies with supervised work experience. Students are employed by TxDOT in positions related to their major field of study.
Academic credit for work experience is awarded based on institution co-op policy.
To qualify for the program, students must:
- Be at least 16 years old.
- Be eligible to work in the United States.
- Submit a completed state employment application, and
- Be enrolled as a full-time student at a high school, technical school, college, or university the spring semester before the summer work period or be currently accepted for enrollment at an institution of higher learning.
High school
Students can attend class for half a day and work for half a day.
TxDOT's statewide high school cooperative education program gives high school students an opportunity to gain valuable work experience working in a professional environment. TxDOT hires students part-time for maintenance, engineering, and technical positions and pays them an hourly wage.
- Be at least 16 years old.
- Be eligible to work in the United States.
- Submit a completed state employment application.
- Be enrolled in the school's co-op program.
For more information, please contact Human Resources Employment Offices.
TxDOT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.