Apply for the Borlaug-Ruan Internship

The selection committee and host organizations will see this, so ensure that your resume or CV is updated and includes relevant work experience, school and community involvement, leadership activities and relevant research/projects. Try to limit your resume to one page.

Imagine that you are recommending yourself to a host organization. What do you want them to know about you? What skills do you have? What accomplishments? What relevant interests and passions will you share? In a maximum of one page, persuade the host organization to take you on as an intern by preparing a biography/cover letter. Please upload your biography in PDF or Word format.
Note: Your biography may actually be sent to a host organization, so give this some thought!

For student applicants who are U.S. Citizens: 

Please submit clear images of the signature and photo page of the student applicant’s U.S. passport, which must be valid through February 2028 and have a least two blank visa pages; OR submit an invoice verifying that the applicant’s U.S. passport application has officially been submitted to the U.S. Department of State prior to November 28, 2026.

• For student applicants who are foreign nationals residing permanently in the U.S:
  Please submit clear images of the signature and photo page of the student applicant’s foreign passport and U.S. permanent resident card, both of which must be valid through February 2028 and have at least two blank visa pages.
• For student applicants who are not U.S. Citizens:
  Please submit clear images of the signature and photo page of the student applicant’s passport, which must be valid through February 2028 and have at least two blank visa pages; OR submit an invoice verifying that the applicant’s passport application has officially been submitted to the appropriate ministry prior to November 29, 2026.

Download the Parent / Guardian Consent form here. Then print, sign, scan and upload the completed form in the application. Digital signature is acceptable.

Provide the names and information for two references. One must be a teacher who has had you as a student in class. The other reference can be a teacher, coach, employer or mentor. A parent or relative can not serve as a reference.

Note: It is the applicant’s responsibility to request that your two references complete the online Recommendation Form by December 6, 2026 on your behalf. The form is located at www.worldfoodprize.org/BRInternReference. The World Food Prize Foundation may contact your references to verify the information submitted. 

A downloadable copy of the 2026 application form is available HERE for your reference as you prepare your answers and materials, but you must complete the 2027 online application form to be considered for the internship. All application materials must be uploaded together to complete and submit your application form online. 

Applications for the 2027 Borlaug-Ruan International Internship will open in October 2026.