2023-2024 Academic Year Internship Funding Opportunities
Students may submit applications to receive funding, in the form of scholarships, for internship opportunities. Each scholarship has different criteria for qualification. Detailed descriptions of qualifying internship features and instructions on how to apply appear below.
In each case, it is the student’s responsibility to apply for opportunities of interest directly with an organization. Students may apply with the intention of being accepted into a program or internship, or once they are officially accepted into a program or internship. If an application is submitted prior to the student officially being offered and accepting an internship, an official notice from the employer will be required to receive the scholarship.
The Career and Post-Graduate Development (CPD) team is available to work with students and provide assistance in the search for internships relevant to their major or career interests. Students seeking volunteer leadership/service learning experiences can contact UCARE at ucare@ursinus.edu.
Award Requirements
Agree to complete a minimum of 120 hours over the course of the internship semester
Submit reflective essay at conclusion of experience, to be forwarded to the funder
Complete basic biographical questionnaire, to be forwarded to the funder
Serve as campus ambassador for this fund if asked
Students must complete the entire internship registration process including course registration, Handshake Experience Independent Learning Agreement form, Internship PREP course on Canvas, and evaluation at end the of the experience.
Academic credit for the internship must be approved by a student’s Faculty Internship Advisor to satisfy the requirements for the department which will be granting academic credit.
Failure to complete your experience will result in requirement to repay a portion of the funding to be determined by Ursinus College.
Application Form
Students can apply to the following scholarships using one application. Indicate, on the application form, for which fund(s) you would like to be considered.
Application form for Cutler-Quay, William A. Norcross, M.D. ’70, and Don M. and Alethia G. White
This fund was established to provide internships for students at organizations supporting women’s health, broadly conceived. Funds could support students with internships at nonprofits involving the physical, mental, intellectual, and social health of women and girls. Organizations could also include those supporting women’s involvement in political, community, business, and artistic life. This opportunity is open to students of all genders. May fulfill the XLP requirement.
Examples may include:
A non-paying internship position
A paid internship in a location that is far from home, such that support would help to underwrite a student’s transportation and/or living expenses.
Four awards in the amount of $3000 each
Eligibility
Currently enrolled at Ursinus as rising sophomores, rising juniors or rising seniors.
Are in good academic standing (preferred minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA) and social standing (no disciplinary actions)
Students with demonstrated financial need will be given preference
Requirements
A resume and cover letter are required.
A written reflection to be shared after the internship is concluded
The Don M. and Alethia G. White Fund for Student Enrichment was established by Don M. White of Mount Joy, PA. The purpose of this fund is to provide funding for student enrichment opportunities during the summer. This fund encourages opportunities for Ursinus students who could not otherwise afford the experience by providing supplemental support for internships or significant volunteer activities, particularly when such experiences are unpaid or incur significant expense. Awards from the fund are intended to provide a range of experiential learning opportunities for students.
Examples may include:
A volunteer leadership or service learning experience
A non-paying internship position
A paid internship in a location that is far from home, such that support would help to underwrite a student’s transportation and/or living expense
An off-campus research assignment, especially if unpaid or of significant expense
Two awards in the amount of $2,600 each.
Eligibility
Currently enrolled at Ursinus as rising sophomores, rising juniors or rising seniors
Are in good academic standing (preferred minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA) and social standing (no disciplinary actions)
Students with demonstrated financial need will be given preference
Deadlines
Students are encouraged to submit scholarship applications as soon as possible but no later than the deadlines listed below. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Spring 2024 internships
Deadline: February 2 Applications received by the deadline will be evaluated and students will be notified in mid February.
Summer 2024 internships
Deadline: April 12 Applications received by the deadline will be evaluated and students will be notified in early May.
Additional Funding
The William A. Norcross M.D. ’70 Fund for Internships in Mental Health Advocacy, Addiction and Recovery, and Suicide Prevention was established by John Alchemy M.D. and Bradford Stiles M.D. in honor of their teacher and mentor at the University of California San Diego Medical Center, William A. Norcross M.D. ’70. The Fund will provide financial support for internships, externships, and similar experiential learning opportunities for students to work at non-profit institutions focusing on mental health, addiction and recovery, and substance abuse disorders, including at Ursinus College, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, or another non-profit whose mission or scope of work is aligned to this area.
Two awards in the amount of $2,500 each
Minimum Qualifications Sophomores, Juniors, or Seniors only