Ithaca College's IC Career Center Internship Fund has been created, with generous support from our alumni as well as the Emerson and Dana foundations, to help provide financial resources to students doing unpaid or low paying internships.
Before completing the application, we advise you to read all of the information on this page.
Any full-time, current first-year, sophomore or junior IC student looking to conduct a summer internship, either for credit OR not for credit, can apply. Students doing an internship for credit must still follow their school’s internship application requirements.
Please Note: This fund does not support required clinical placements or student teaching.
The fund prioritizes students who have financial need, are conducting an unpaid or low-paying internship, or are conducting an internship in which personal travel and/or lodging expenses apply.
Applicants must be in good academic and conduct standing.
Funds can range between $1,000 - $5,000 with priority given to students who have the most financial need.
To receive the full stipend, the internship must be at least 290 hours (8 weeks at 35 hours per week) or more. Students conducting shorter internships can still apply and receive a smaller stipend commensurate with the length of internship and need.
Other financial awards that a student may have received while at Ithaca College will be factored into the decision of whether a student can be eligible for the IC Career Center Internship Fund.
Students who are awarded will receive a one-time payment in advance of the internship, provided the applicant completes their registration paperwork on time. This payment may be subject to taxes.
Students do not need to have an internship secured at the time they apply, but they must officially secure one prior to the application deadline of April 15th, along with proof of hire and the amount they will earn.
Students conducting in-person, hybrid or remote internships are all eligible to apply.
Required academic field work such as student teaching, clinicals, etc. are not eligible for funding.
All internship hosts/companies must be able to be verified as legitimate prior to granting an award.
Students must complete an application, and include an updated resumé, a personal statement , and when the internship has been secured, a copy of the internship offer letter with compensation amount , budgetary breakdown and internship description .
Tipsfor completing your personal statement and budget
Applications are due by April 15th. Awards will be determined and applicants will be notified by May 1st.
Applications will be reviewed by a committee of internal stakeholders to include staff from the Center for Career Exploration and Development, the Academic Success Center, the Office of Advancement, and Student Financial Services.
Selected recipients will be required to attend a mandatory Award Meeting in early May to receive their award information and the steps required for all award recipients.
When the internship is solidified, recipients must turn in the following items by April 15th at noon:
Employer Offer Letter: PDF or copy of confirmation email can be added after the initial application, but before April 15th. Original emails must be forwarded from official employer address, and the employer must be able to be verified as a legitimate company/organization.
Direct Deposit: information is available through the Registrar’s Office.
International Students: Must confirm CPT/OPT and overall eligibility requirements with the Office of International Programs prior to receiving award.
Taxes: In compliance with IRS regulations, stipends are taxable income. Funding recipients are responsible for reporting this award on their tax returns and will be asked to sign a separate tax letter confirming this information has been put before them. Please consult your tax advisor for additional information.
Upon completion of the internship , in coordination with the Center for Career Exploration & Development and the Office of Advancement, students must write a thank-you letter and conduct a short video interview for the donors regarding their experience and the impact of the award.
If a student has received the internship fund previously, they can still apply, but priority will go to students with demonstrated financial need who have not previously received it.
Internships DO NOT need to be secured by the March 15, 2025 deadline ; however, if selected for this scholarship you will be required to submit an internship confirmation letter by April 5, 2025. Students can expect to be notified of the determinations made by May 1, 2025. - Disbursement of funds is coordinated by Student Financial Services. Students can expect disbursement to their student account on or near July 1, 2025.
In order to be considered for any of the internship scholarships, applications must be complete (use the checklist below).
Student(s) selected to receive this scholarship will be required to:
Apply here if interested.
Please note: graduating seniors continuing in PT and/or OT programs at Ithaca College are ineligible for internship scholarships. Additionally, students who receive full tuition assistance (such as Park Scholars) or students who do not receive financial aid are ineligible for internship scholarships.
For questions concerning scholarships and fellowships, please contact email careers@ithaca.edu.
This scholarship is awarded to juniors or seniors with demonstrated financial need who wish to intern with a recognized summer music festival.
Through the generosity of the Class of 2008, this scholarship will be awarded to one current first-year, sophomore, or junior student who has an UNPAID internship in the Summer of 2025. This award is $1,216. The internship may be credit bearing or non-credit bearing. The recipient will be in good judicial standing, possess a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and demonstrate financial need as determined by Student Financial Services.
Awarded to a sophomore, junior, or senior in the School of Humanities and Sciences, School of Health Sciences and Human Performance, or School of Business. The recipient will have an unpaid summer internship that focuses on one or a combination of the following: healthcare, human services, gerontology, and the environment. Preference will be given to students with internships in the nonprofit or public sectors. This award is $5,012. The recipient must be in good academic and judicial standing, with demonstrated financial need.
This scholarship will be awarded to one current first-year, sophomore or junior student who has an UNPAID OR PAID internship in the Washington, D.C. area for the summer of 2025. This award is $2,068 . The internship may be credit bearing or non-credit bearing. The recipient will be in good academic & judicial standing, possess a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and will demonstrate financial need as determined by Student Financial Services.