Exciting news! The UVM Career Center is happy to announce the Anna Whitcomb Internship Scholarship, a competitive award that will provide financial assistance to several UVM students so that they may each be able to accept an unpaid internship opportunity.
Internships allow students to gain on-the-job experience and attain valuable skills that can launch them into a chosen career. It’s important for jobseekers to have internship experience under their belts so that they can stand out among the competition. The tricky part about all of this is that internships aren’t always available and accessible to everyone – students may struggle to take unpaid opportunities, or need to take on an additional part-time job to make ends meet. The Anna Whitcomb Internship Scholarship will begin to address these barriers and provide funds for several students to help bridge the financial gap.
The scholarship is open to all students, but preference will be given to those pursuing internships that promote the common good at mission-based or non-profit organizations.
Four scholarships will be awarded, and there will be two different application periods to accommodate the varying timelines in which employers select students for internships.
- The deadline for the first application period is February 15
- The deadline for the second application period is March 15
You do not need to have a confirmed internship to apply, and can list up to two organizations/companies where you have applied for an internship.
The application requirements and materials will be announced when spring classes begin. In the meantime, take advantage of downtime during the winter break to start looking for that internship! Ask around with friends, family, and faculty for leads, and consider attending a networking event with UVM alumni in New York City or Boston.
Check out these other resources for getting started:
UVM Career Center Internship Page
Catamount Job Link
8 Reasons to Pursue an Internship
The Career Center is still open during the break – if you have questions, send us an email or call us to set up a phone appointment!
career@uvm.edu
802-656-3450