UCS will be accepting applications for financial assistance from students who have secured summer internships. Both the Parents Committee Internship Grants and the Larry Simpson Internship Scholarship provide funds to assist students in achieving their career-related goals
Parents Committee Internship Grants are merit-based and current 2nd and 3rd year students of all majors are eligible. Applicants must have secured an unpaid summer internship in an area of public service (i.e., civic engagement and public policy; economic and business development; education, both K-12 and lifelong learning; environment, both planned and natural; and health). We are pleased to offer grants of $3,000 each to 16 students! The application deadline for the grants is Monday, March 26, 2011.
The Larry Simpson Internship Scholarship is a $2,000 need and merit-based award available to a rising 4th year in the College of Arts and Sciences who has secured a summer internship in any career field. This scholarship is generously sponsored by Betty Shotton, CLAS ’74 and honors Larry Simpson who served as the first director of U.Va.’s career services office from 1968-1998. The application deadline for the scholarship is Monday, April 2, 2011.
Schedule an appointment by calling 924-8900 for questions and assistance regarding obtaining an internship and applying for the grants and/or scholarship.
