Find a way to finance your internship.
Do you think you can't afford an unpaid internship? Think again. You might be overlooking a possible solution. Don't let the lack of a salary prevent you from taking the internship of your dreams. Instead, look for grants that provide funding for unpaid internships. Your first stop should be your university's financial aid office. Many schools offer internship grants, which can be used to cover living and travel expenses.
Institute for Humane Studies, Journalism Stipends
If you are a journalism student, you might be eligible for a $3,200 internship stipend and travel allowance from the Institute for Humane Studies. Accepted students are placed with newspapers, broadcast, new media and investigative journalism organizations around the United States. The stipend is also available for students who find their own journalism internship. Applications are accepted during the spring, summer, and fall.
Institute for Humane Studies at George Mason University
3301 N. Fairfax Dr., Ste. 440
Arlington, VA 22201
703-993-4880
theihs.org
Equal Justice Works Summer Corps Program
The Equal Justice Works Summer Corps program awards law students education vouchers up to $1,000. Students must intern at nonprofit organizations that provide legal services to the poor. In 2010, a total of 510 students received educational vouchers. The awards can be used to pay for university educational expenses. Students must work a total of 300 hours during the summer.
2120 L Street, NW, Suite 450
Washington, DC 20037-1541
202-466-3686
equaljusticeworks.org
The Reebok Human Rights Summer Fellowship
Students who want to gain experience at human rights organizations should check out the fellowship program offered through Amnesty International. Participating organizations are located in the United States and internationally. In your application you identify your area of interests; however, you are assigned internships. Eligible students between the ages of 18-25 can receive up to $2,500.
Reebok Fellowship Coordinator
AIUSA National Student and Youth Program
600 Pennsylvania Ave, SE, 5th Floor
Washington, DC 20003
202-544-0200 x 526
amnestyusa.org
Jewish Foundation for Education of Women
Female New York City college students (regardless of religious or cultural background) may be eligible for an internship grant by the Jewish Foundation for Education of Women. You must have a financial need and work for a non-profit organization that is based in New York City .
Jewish Foundation for Education of Women
135 East 64th Street
New York, NY 10065
212-288-3931
jfew.org
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