"Doing an internship abroad is much more hands-on than anything you might learn at your own university. You truly experience a job rather than study it. You're presented with real responsibilities... On top of that, you're living in a different country, gaining insight into cultural views and business perspectives." - Zeke, LSA International Scholarship Intern, Summer 2022
A great internship can help make lasting connections and propel your post-graduation job search. Along with earning your LSA degree, you will have gained valuable skills and experience that may put you ahead of other job candidates.
Thanks to generous donations from U-M alumni and supporters, LSA Internship Scholarships can help make these life-changing opportunities a reality for students, regardless of background or financial resources. All our internship scholarships are donor-funded and based on financial need. If you're planning to spend your LSA internship abroad read on for more information and how to apply.
Our International Internship Scholarship application has changed!
The LSA International Internship Scholarship will be awarded in partnership with the Center for Global and Intercultural Study (CGIS) International Internship Programs.
Internships not sourced through one of the CGIS International Internship programs, including those posted on LSA Engage, are not eligible for this funding opportunity.
If you are participating in a a CGIS Study Abroad program that includes an internship component, please visit the LSA Study Abroad Scholarship page to apply.
If your internship is based in the United States, please view the LSA Internship Scholarship (U.S.-based) page for more information.
What does the Scholarship cover?
An LSA Scholarship supports LSA students who participate in a Center for Global and Intercultural Study (CGIS) International Internship program. All of our internship scholarships are donor funded and based on financial need. Scholarship funds can help cover the cost of attendance and travel based on program budgets.
Award Amounts
LSA International Internship Scholarship awards vary in amount depending on the cost of a student's internship experience, and a student's demonstrated level of financial need. We cannot award funds beyond what a student's aid package allows. We work closely with CGIS staff and the Study Abroad team at the Office of Financial Aid to determine program costs and factor any other financial aid.
Application Deadline
The LSA International Internship Scholarship application is open October 1 – March 1.
Students should apply at the same time that they apply for their CGIS program. If you are unsure which program you will attend, you can apply for multiple eligible programs. The scholarship award will apply to whichever program you enroll in.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the LSA International Internship Scholarship, a student must:
- Be participating on an internship program through the Center for Global and Intercultural Study (CGIS) and be listed on their program’s roster
- 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)
- Have applied for and received need-based aid through the Office of Financial Aid (OFA) 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
*Financial assistance from all sources during the academic year (September through August) factors into the ongoing review of your financial aid eligibility now and in the future. If your total financial aid, including any new offer, exceeds your eligibility for financial assistance this academic year, your aid may be limited in a future term or reduced from previously received assistance. You can learn more about financial aid terms and conditions on the Office of Financial Aid's website.
Post-Award Requirements
LSA Internship Scholarship recipients who receive additional funding towards their internship (departmental scholarships, external funding, etc.) must inform the LSA Scholarships Office immediately.
LSA Internship Scholarships are tied to an assessment of a student's financial need. Failure to disclose additional funding may negatively impact a student's overall aid and result in unexpected charges on your student account.
Informing us in advance will help us ensure our scholarship award does not exceed the funding allowed by your financial aid package as determined by the Office of Financial Aid.
Receive credit (letter or CR grade) for the internship seminar taken through their CGIS International Internship program
If a student does not receive credit (CR grade) for their CGIS International Internship program, their scholarship may be retroactively cancelled. 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?
LSA International Internship Scholarship Application is now open for Spring Summer 2025 programs.
Step one: All LSA International Internship Scholarship applicants must register for a Center for Global and Intercultural Study (CGIS) International Internship program.
If you have any questions about enrolling, please contact a CGIS International Internship Advisor for assistance.
Step two: Complete the LSA International Internship Scholarship Application.
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.
