Interested in applying for funding for an unpaid internship? Follow the steps outlined on this page to apply for the Student Affairs Internship Grant, the IPE Undergraduate Internship Program, or the Larry Simpson Internship Scholarship. You only need to submit ONE application to be considered for one or more of these three funding avenues.
To learn more about which of these funding resources you may be eligible for, check out these links:
- Student Affairs Internship Grants: for rising 2nd, 3rd, or 4th years with an internship focused on civic engagement, economic development, education, environment, health, or sustainability that is at least 200 hours total for a minimum of 5 weeks
- Institute for Practical Ethics Undergraduate Internship Program: for internships that address service, learning, or research and are a minimum of 30 hours/week and a minimum of 8 weeks
- Larry Simpson Internship Scholarship: for rising 4th years in the College with demonstrated financial need and an internship that is at least 200 hours total for a minimum of 5 weeks
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
See our pages on Resumes to help you get started!
Please complete both of the following to be considered for internship funding:
The above form covers eligibility for these funding avenues and information about your secured internship.
Your 500-1000 word personal statement should clearly and fully address all the below questions:
- Describe the internship you will participate in including details and projects that will be assigned to you, skills you hope to learn and use, and how your work will contribute to your specified area of public service.
- What led you to seek an internship in this specified area of public service, and how do you plan to contribute to public service in the future?
- How do you perceive this internship experience will benefit you personally and professionally? In what ways does this internship connect to your future career and/or academic goals?
- Would you be able to accept this internship without funding?
2026 APPLICATION DATES
- Students must have an internship offer prior to application:
- Application Deadline: April 6, 2026
- Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.
- Please look over the required materials in addition to submitting the Handshake application.
ELIGIBILITY
The following are required components of the internship:
- Applicants must have been offered or obtained a summer internship in their field of interest
- Enrollment at UVA at least one semester after the end of the internship (Students who are 4th years and are returning for a 5th year in a graduate program are not eligible)
- Please note if you are applying for additional sources of funding, only one grant may be accepted.
- These programs apply to unpaid internships only - not summer research positions or formal placement programs requiring you to pay to complete the internship
QUESTIONS
If you have any questions regarding these funding opportunities, please direct them to Elizabeth Wall (emw8g@virginia.edu) or Ash Morton (jwy2zf@virginia.edu).
ADVISING
You may receive individual assistance from a career advisor in reviewing your application or learning about internship resources in general. Appointments can be scheduled online in Handshake, or you may contact the University of Virginia Career Center at (434) 924-8900 to schedule.