Career Discovery Internship Funds

Students who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply:

• Junior or Senior status
• 2.7 cumulative GPA or higher

The student must have completed the following by application deadline:

• Resume and cover letter appointment with a career services counselor
• Uploaded resume and cover letter to Handshake
• Successful completion of practice interview with career services counselor
• Participation in at least two Career Services information sessions or events
• Completed all application requirements for the specific internship (if approved, stipend* will be awarded after successful completion of the internship probation period)
• Students will be allowed one stipend during their undergraduate studies

* Stipends are taxable, students will receive a 1099 form to complete

NOTE

• Internships and practicums that are part of an existing course requirement are not eligible- please contact Career Services with eligibility questions.
• Students may apply for the stipend before securing an internship.

1. To find an unpaid internship with a non-profit employer on your own (through faculty, job search websites, LinkedIn, etc). All unpaid internships must be submitted to Career Services for approval.
2. Eligible internships will be posted on Handshake and updated regularly.

To search for eligible internships on Handshake:

1. Log into Handshake
2. Use the “ALL Filters” feature on the jobs tab
3. Search “Career Discovery Internships” within the filter option of labeled by your school

To apply for The Career Discovery Internship Funds, please complete and submit the application below.

• Career Discovery Internship Funds Application

Students receiving the $2500 stipend will be notified via email.

The stipends will be dispersed once students have completed their probationary period at their internships.

Please contact Career Services if you secure an unpaid internship at a nonprofit organization after the application deadline.