Scholarship

Career Connections Unpaid Internship Scholarship

Students may apply for this award to participate in an unpaid or a paid internship (i.e. Washington, D.C., or anywhere additional living expenses will be necessary). Career Connections Unpaid Internship Scholarship committee will accept applications that meet the following criteria:

• Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
• Demonstrated financial need (must have completed FAFSA on file)
• U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident
• Current University of Arkansas student (enrolled in at least 12 hours) and either returning to the U of A the semester following the internship (at least 6 hours) or completing major coursework while completing the internship (NOTE: students participating in an internship following graduation do not qualify)
• Internship secured prior to applying for the scholarship. Must be able to provide a copy of the internship/co-op offer letter