The Career Center can help you identify funding opportunities to support your internship. The list below is provided to assist you in thinking about the types of scholarships, grants, and financial assistance that may be available to you.
Parents Fund and Sustainability Internship Grants
Parents Fund and Sustainability Internship Grants of $3,000 each are awarded in the spring of each academic year and are intended to provide funds that support 2nd and 3rd-year students who have secured unpaid internships in any of the five areas of public concern as defined by the Virginia 2020 Commission:
- Civic Engagement and Public Policy
- Economic and Business Development
- Education (both K-12 and Lifelong Learning)
- Environment (both planned and natural)
- Health
- Sustainability
Application Process & Deadline
Round 1: April 4, 2021 at 11:59pm - Round 1 Application Closed (please see below for application link to Round 2)
Round 2: May 9, 2021 at 11:59pm - See Handshake for application
Learn more about the Parents Fund and Sustainability Internship Grants.
The Z Society’s Gilbert J. Sullivan Internship
The Gilbert J. Sullivan Scholarship awards $2,000 to a returning University undergraduate student. The scholarship intends to provide an opportunity for students to take a summer internship otherwise unattainable because of financial constraints. Priority will be given to applicants with a demonstrated financial need.
Application Process & Deadline
ROUND 1: Applications for the first round are due by 11:37pm on Friday, March 12th, 2021.
ROUND 2: Applications for the second round are due by 11:37pm on Friday, April 23rd, 2021.
Download the application form.
Please apply for either the first or second round based on which timeline better suits your needs; you may not apply for both rounds. All materials should be emailed to zsociety3711@gmail.com. Please use “Sullivan Award 2021 Application – FirstNameLastName” as the subject line of the email submission. If you do not receive an email confirming your submission by two days after the deadline, please email zsociety3711@gmail.com to ensure your application was received. Decisions will be announced within two weeks of the application deadline.
Larry Simpson Internship Scholarship
The Larry Simpson Internship Scholarship is designed to encourage rising 4th-year students in the College of Arts & Sciences to participate in summer internships. The award will total up to $2,000 per summer. In evaluating applications, high priority will be placed on financial need, the connection between academic and career goals, level of responsibility, and quality of the application.
Application Process & Deadline
ROUND 1: APRIL 4, 2021 at 11:59pm - Round 1 Application Closed (please see below for application link to Round 2)
ROUND 2: MAY 9, at 11:59pm - See Handshake for job posting/application
Learn more about the Larry Simpson Internship Scholarship.
Environmental Resilience Institute Summer Internship Program
The ERI Summer Internship Program is an opportunity for undergraduate, Masters, and PhD students to explore career opportunities and receive professional guidance. Students are matched with a host organization of the students’ choice. The program runs for 10 weeks from June to August during the summer. Career fields in government agencies, non-profit organizations, and industry are represented. Internships are primarily located in Virginia and Washington DC. Interns will work alongside coworkers on a full-time basis during their placement and receive compensation.
Application Process & Deadline
Applications are due by March 14, 2021 at 11:59pm. Search 'ERI Summer Internship' in the 'Jobs' section on Handshake to view the ERI Internship postings that are currently available.
- The Center for Coastal Resources Management Intern
- NatureServe Science Communications Internship
- EDF - Blue Economy Research Intern, Oceans
- Green Fin Studio - Environmental Communications Internship
- Coastal Resiliency Intern
- Department of Energy - Resilience Planning Intern
- The Climate Registry Member Engagement Intern
- OCEARCH Science & Education Intern
Leonard D. Schaeffer Fellows Program
The Leonard D. Schaeffer Fellows Program provides talented undergraduates with a unique government service experience through 10-week, full-time, high-level summer internships with elected officials and agencies at the federal, state and local levels. The Program’s mission is to expose students to government work and its impact.
Application Process & Deadline
Students submit applications through Handshake by typing the keywords "Leonard Schaeffer" into the search bar under Jobs in Handshake. Students can apply to up to three of the 10 Leonard D. Schaeffer Fellows in Government Service internships. The application deadline is March 14, 2021 at 11:59 pm for most opportunities. Please check Handshake for more details!
Learn more about the Leonard D. Schaeffer Fellows Program.
Internship Search Support
Students can schedule an appointment online through Handshake, which is available 24/7. To schedule a one-on-one career counseling appointment select ‘Career Center,’ and then 'Appointments' on the top navigation bar within Handshake.
Students may also call us at (434) 924-8900, Mon-Fri from 8 am - 5 pm (EST) to schedule an appointment.
Career counseling appointments will be hosted by Zoom or phone until further notice.
