Internship Scholarship (U.S.-Based)

For many LSA students, pursuing a Spring/Summer internship is an ideal way to gain valuable, hands-on experience in their field of interest. Combined with your degree from the College of LSA, a great internship experience can help you stand out from the crowd during your post-graduation job search and boost your potential for success.

Thanks to generous donations from U-M alumni and supporters, the LSA Internship Scholarship can help make these life-changing opportunities a reality for students, regardless of their background or financial resources. U.S.-based internships may be in-person or virtual, paid or unpaid. Read on to learn more about the LSA Internship Scholarship program and how to apply.

Interested in learning more about International Internship Scholarships? Please visit our LSA International-Based Internship Scholarships page.

What does the scholarship cover?

The LSA U.S.-Based Internship Scholarship can help with the required ALA 225: Undergraduate Internship Course* tuition and fees, housing, relocation, commuting, food and other internship-related expenses.

Award Amounts

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. Students may receive up to $10,000.

Application Timeline and Deadlines

The LSA U.S.-Based Internship Scholarship application is open December 1 – May 12.

Completed scholarship applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning in late March.

Awarding begins early April and continues through June. Please note the multi-step process. Scholarship applications will not be reviewed until the student has completed all LSA Opportunity Hub Internship requirements.

To learn more about the internship registration process and important deadlines, please visit LSA Opportunity Hub or email the office at lsa-opphub@umich.edu.

Internship Scholarship Application Opens	Dec 1, 2024
Priority Deadline (Ensures awarding before tuition is due)	April 1, 2025
Student Notification for Priority Deadline	April 15, 2025
Final Deadline	May 12, 2025
Student Notification for Final Deadline	May 23, 2025

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the LSA U.S.-Based 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
Apply for and receive need-based support through the Office of Financial Aid for the current academic year
Have a CSS Profile and current-year FAFSA on file with the Office of Financial Aid (OFA)
Return to LSA as an enrolled undergraduate student in the fall term following the internship
Work with the LSA Opportunity Hub to:
1. Register internship in the LSA Opportunity Hub's Engage platform
2. Register for ALA 225*: Undergraduate Internship Course offered by the LSA Opportunity Hub

For assistance in the internship registration process, please visit LSA Opportunity Hub or email their office at lsa-opphub@umich.edu.

* If a student does not receive credit (CR grade) for ALA 225, their scholarship may be retroactively canceled. The student may be responsible for paying back the entire amount of the scholarship and this may impact their eligibility to receive LSA Scholarship support in the future.

How do I apply?

Step one: Register your U.S.-Based Internship with the LSA Opportunity Hub. For assistance in the process please visit LSA Opportunity Hub or email the office at lsa-opphub@umich.edu.

Step two: Complete the LSA U.S.-Based Internship Scholarship Application.
Applications in draft mode can be updated until you click submit. After submission, a confirmation email will be sent. Please see award notification dates listed above.

If significant changes are to be made to your application, or if you choose to withdraw your application, please contact our office.

We will provide an active link on December 1, 2024, when we open the 2025 LSA U.S.-Based Internship Scholarship Application.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will my scholarship disburse?

Scholarship funds are disbursed once a student accepts their award in the application portal and completes the necessary requirements listed above.

If awarded, you receive two separate scholarships, one for tuition/fees that will be applied directly to your university account, and another for other expenses that will be refunded directly to you.

If, after you have accepted your award and completed all pre-disbursement requirements, you have specific questions about when your scholarship funds will be disbursed, you may contact our office.

Can I take the ALA 225 class in the Fall or Winter?

Can I take other courses in the term I am doing my internship?

I’ve already taken the ALA 225 course; do I have to take it again?

Can I receive a LSA Internship Scholarship and a Spring/Summer Study Abroad Scholarship?

What if I do not qualify for this scholarship? Is there anywhere else I could look for support?

The following are other scholarship opportunities that may be of interest to university/college students. Inclusion of any external scholarship opportunities is intended only as a resource for students and does not express or imply any university involvement with, or endorsement of, the external program.

If you do not meet the qualifications for the LSA Internship Scholarship, we encourage you to check out the Opportunity Hub's list of additional funding sources. If you have declared a major, we recommend checking in with your home department to see if they have any funding options. The U-M Library Funding Guide for students may also have additional resources.

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