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Internship Scholarships

Summer internship scholarships are supported by generous donors who (like you) know the value of hands-on learning.

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Eligibility Criteria

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To be eligible applicants must:

  • Be a current UVM undergrad student in good standing who plans to continue studies in the fall (i.e., awards are not available to graduating seniors).
  • Submit an offer letter for a summer internship that involves a minimum of 200 hours to be worked between May 1 and August 31 which pays less than $2800.
  • Enroll for internship credit at UVM.  If you do not need the credit to count toward graduation and would like to save money, you might consider SINT.
  • Ensure that their internship host site has a fully executed Intern MOU on file with the University

Additionally, 

  • Any international travel supported by UVM requires prior approval by Office of International Education; to start this process send your travel dates and the city/country you are traveling to travel.study@uvm.edu. International internships that are not approved will not be eligible for funding; it is therefore essential that you begin the approval process before applying for the scholarship.
  • International students should check with the Office of International Education and your advisor to ensure all the conditions of your visa are fulfilled.  If you are awarded a scholarship, it may be taxed at a different rate than domestic students. Please contact Student Financial Services if you have questions.

2026 Timeline

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  • Feb 3 - Application Opens
    You MUST have applied for an internship first. Interning abroad requires further approval by the  Office of International Education  - contact them  ASAP as the approval process takes time!
     
  • April 20 - Application Deadline 
     
  • May 4 - Applicants are notified 
    If you are waitlisted, be sure to check your UVM email throughout May, as funds will be awarded as available on a rolling basis. All final decisions will be sent by May 31.  
     
  • May 15 - Deadline for awardees to:
    • enroll in a summer course (SINT or other course)
    • sign up for direct deposit with Student Financial Services
       
  • May 29 - Funds are disbursed 
     Funds will NOT be available before all the steps are complete.

Application and Selection Details

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Apply through Scholarship Manager

The application will ask for

  1. An offer letter for a summer internship that involves a minimum of 200 hours to be worked between May 1 and August 31 which pays less than $2800.
  2. Expected project(s), deliverables, or work for this internship.   
  3. Clear, specific, learning goals for your internship experience relating to:
    1. job-specific skills you'll develop
    2. ways you'll apply your academic learning
    3. transferable skills (those that could be used in any professional position)
  4. Reflections on how these goals will challenge you and facilitate learning.
  5. An estimated budget for your summer expenses.

A committee of staff and faculty members will make the final decision on the dollar amount and recipient(s) for each award. 

Available Funds

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Available awards - your application will be considered for all relevant funds:

  •  McAneny Internship Fund
    Available to students doing a broad range of internships
     
  • Samuel Fishman Memorial Fund 
    Available to internships in government, policy, public service, or a non-profit organization
     
  • UVM Internship Scholarship Fund 
    Available to all students and internships
     
  • Caruccio Business Internship Scholarship 
    Available to Grossman School of Business students (preference given to those interning in Vermont) 

Additional Scholarships are available to CAS students - please visit the CAS intern site to learn more.

Awardee Responsibilities

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  • All scholarship recipients are required to be enrolled at UVM during the session when the internship occurs. If you do not want or need credit, we suggest the more affordable Summer Internship Credit Option (SINT).
  • All interns are encouraged to enter the Experiences Photo contest in September and will be eligible for great prizes! See past entries.

NOTE: Scholarships can help defray the costs of living for students, award funds are not wages or compensation for hours worked. There may be financial aid and/or tax implications for awards. If you have questions about the impact of a scholarship, please consult with the Student Financial Aid office or your tax professional.

Questions and Help

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Drop-by the Career Center or email internshipscholarship@uvm.edu.