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Receive a stipend for an unpaid internship: Intern and Service Fund Applications Open

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Have you been offered an exciting internship opportunity that does not include a paid salary or stipend? Whether you have already accepted a position or are in the process of applying, you may be eligible to apply for a financial stipend.

The UMBC Career Center and College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences are proud to announce the continuation of the Student Internship & Service Fund, thanks to the generous support of our alumni and the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.

STIPEND AMOUNTS:

  • $2,000 stipend for unpaid internships totaling 120 hours or more this summer
  • $1,000 stipend for unpaid volunteer service totaling 60 hours or more this summer

ELIGIBILITY:

  • GPA of 2.5 or higher
  • You must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student studying in the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences who will return to UMBC in Fall 2024.
  • You must have obtained, OR plan to obtain an unpaid position with a Maryland small business or nonprofit organization for Summer 2024.
  • If you have not already obtained an unpaid position for summer, you must secure a position by May 1, 2024.

Deadlines: 

Priority Deadline: April 10, 2024

Final Deadline: April 28, 2024

Spots are limited

 

Personal Statement Directions:

Statements should be between 250-500 words.

If you have already secured a position, your statement should include:

  1. Organization name, your title & duration of internship/service opportunity
  2. How does this unpaid internship or service opportunity support your career and academic goals?
  3. Why are you an ideal candidate to receive a stipend through the Student Internship & Service Fund?

If you have NOT already secured a position, your statement should include:

  1. What kind of internship or service opportunity do you plan to obtain for Summer 2024? Please list at least three organizations where you have applied, or plan to apply.
  2. How do you expect this experience to support your career and academic goals?
  3. Why are you an ideal candidate to receive a stipend through the Student Internship & Service Fund?

Questions? Contact Marykate Conroy, Associate Director of Internships & Employment. internships@umbc.edu