LSA Internship Scholarship

To be eligible for the LSA Internship Scholarship, a student must:

• Be an undergraduate currently enrolled full-time and pursuing a degree program (or MDDP) in the College of LSA
• Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (i.e. possess a green card)
• Apply for and receive need-based support through the Office of Financial Aid
• Have a FAFSA and CSS profile on file with the Office of Financial Aid (OFA) and must renew their FAFSA annually
• Register for ALA 225: Undergraduate Internship Course offered by the LSA Opportunity Hub
  
• Return to LSA as an enrolled undergraduate student in the fall term following their internship.

In order to be considered for the LSA Internship Scholarship, your Spring/summer virtual or in-person internship experience must:

• Be a U.S based, domestic internship
• Be a minimum of 5 weeks in length and must require that you work a minimum of 150 hours throughout the course of your internship
• Begin no earlier than May 1, 2026
• Conclude no later than August 23, 2026

Note: You must register for ALA 225 before the first day of your internship.

December 1st - Application Opens

April 15th by 11:59 PM - Priority Deadline

• Students who apply by the priority deadline and whose internships are approved for ALA 225 must enroll in the course by April 22nd in order to be considered for the LSA internship scholarship.

• Students who apply by the priority deadline will hear back from the scholarship office regarding their application by April 30th.

• Students who are awarded the scholarship will receive funds before tuition is due for spring/summer term. Students who are not awarded the scholarship will be able to drop ALA 225 without being charged disenrollment fees, as long as they do so before the first day of spring/summer term.

• Students who choose to drop ALA 225 after the first day of class will be responsible for paying fees associated with the course ($50 disenrollment fee and $80 registration fee). The reason for disenrolling from the course will not impact these fees.  

Other Application Considerations:

• The LSA Opportunity Hub will collaborate with employers to verify students' internship completion. 

• Students who do not successfully complete their internship and earn credit for ALA 225 may have their scholarship retroactively canceled and may be responsible for repaying the entire scholarship amount. This may also impact their eligibility to receive LSA Scholarship support in the future.

To apply for the LSA Internship Scholarship, you will need to complete these two steps:

STEP ONE: Register your internship on LSA Engage.

This step must be completed before the LSA Scholarships Office can review a student's LSA Internship Scholarship application, though you can complete both at the same time. We advise all LSA Internship Scholarship applicants to apply for ALA 225 as soon as they secure an internship offer letter.

1. Log in to LSA Engage and then select “Experiential Learning” on the left hand side vertical menu.

2. Select “New Experience” in the top right hand corner.

3. Choose “Internship & LSA Internship Scholarship” for the “Experiential Learning Type", fill out the form, and then click “Save” at the bottom of the page. 

4. On the next page, click “Documents and Forms.” DO NOT CLICK “SUBMIT.”

5. Select “Upload File” to attach the proof of internship document from your employer. The document must meet ALL of the following requirements:

• Be on official company letterhead
• Contain exact start and exact end dates within the academic term in which you are applying
• State the number of hours per week you will be interning
• Provide a brief job description detailing specific duties, tasks, goals, etc.
• Specify the address where the internship will take place (street, city, state, and zip code). If you will work remotely, the letter should specify this and list the company’s physical address.
• Include the name and contact information of your internship supervisor

If the document does not meet all of the requirements detailed above, please reach out to your internship site to request an edited letter before proceeding. Then, click “Save.” 

6. Click “Submit” in the upper right hand corner. A pop-up window will now appear. Click “OK.”

7. Click “Submit for Approval,” then click “OK.” Your application should now have a yellow box at the top that says “Pending Final Approval.” This box means that your application is now in our approval queue.

Once you submit an application for ALA 225, the LSA Opportunity Hub will evaluate your internship for eligibility. If approved, you'll be issued an override to add the course.

If you have questions about these instructions, please email lsa-opphub@umich.edu.

APPLY FOR ALA 225 HERE

STEP TWO: At the same time, complete the scholarship application through the LSA Scholarships application portal.

1. Click on the “apply for the scholarship here” button below,

2. Click on the “Student” tile, and use your UMICH credentials to log in.

3. Once logged in, select “Internship Scholarship Application (US-Based)”.

If you have questions about the application process, please visit the LSA Scholarships website, email the office directly at  lsascholarships@umich.edu, or schedule an appointment to meet with a scholarship coordinator.

APPLY FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP HERE

This scholarship is awarded to help offset or cover the expenses to participate in an internship and the tuition and fees associated with the required ALA 225: Undergraduate Internship Course.

Example uses of scholarship funds include:

• Tuition and fees for the 1-credit course ALA 225: Undergraduate Internship Course
• Travel to the internship location
• Commuting to the internship site on work days
• Housing
• Food
• Professional clothing

LSA Internship Scholarship award amounts vary and are determined by students' calculated cost of attendance, and financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid. For more information please contact the scholarships office at lsascholarships@umich.edu.

To determine whether the experience qualifies as an internship, we evaluate it based on the following criteria developed by NACE:

• The experience must be a real-world opportunity to apply knowledge gained in the classroom; it must not be simply to advance the operations of the employer or replace the work that a regular employee would routinely perform.
• The experience must have a defined beginning and end, a clear job description detailing specific responsibilities and qualifications, and clearly defined learning objectives supportive of the student’s academic and professional goals.
• There must be direct supervision by a professional with relevant expertise and educational and/or professional experience who provides productive feedback, guidance, and the resources necessary for the student to successfully complete the work.
• The skills and knowledge learned must be transferable to other employment settings.

Domestic internships may be in-person or virtual, paid or unpaid.

If you’re not sure whether your experience qualifies for the LSA Internship Scholarship, you may send an email to us at lsa-opphub@umich.edu to discuss. We will assist you in applying for ALA 225 which is the first step to being considered for the LSA Internship Scholarship.

All LSA International Internship Scholarships will be awarded in partnership with the LSA Center for Global and Intercultural Study (CGIS), through one of their International Internship programs. All other international internships, including those posted in LSA Engage, are NOT eligible for this funding opportunity.

If you are actively pursuing an International Internship through CGIS, check this webpage for the scholarship application processes and updates, as they are finalizing details.