Free Internship Request Letter Template

[Your Full Name]
[Address]
[Email] | [Phone]

[Date]

[Contact Name]
[Title]
[Company Name]
[Address]

Dear [Contact's Name],

Re: Internship enquiry — [Department / Team], [Available Dates]

I am [Your Name], currently a [year] student of [Course] at [University]. I am writing to ask whether [Company Name] would consider taking me on as an intern for [duration — e.g. "the eight-week summer break, from [Date] to [Date]"].

Why [Company Name]:
I have been following [Company Name]'s work in [specific area — e.g. "sustainable packaging design"] for some time, and your recent [specific project / launch] is exactly the kind of work I want to learn from. I am particularly interested in [Team / Function] because [reason].

What I bring:
• Strong skills in [Skill 1], [Skill 2], and [Tool] — built through [coursework / projects / past internships].
• A practical project I am proud of: [one-line description and link or attachment].
• A track record of [relevant trait — e.g. "delivering work to deadlines under pressure, including [example]"].

Availability and commitment:
I am available [full-time / part-time, X days per week] between [Dates], and I am happy to work [paid / unpaid / academic credit only — per your standard policy]. I am based in [Location] and can travel to your offices in [Location] as required.

I have attached my CV and [portfolio / writing sample / coursework]. I would welcome the opportunity to chat by phone or video at your convenience, and I am very happy to do a short paid trial task to demonstrate my work.

Thank you for considering this request.

Yours sincerely,

[Your Full Name]