Internship Grants
Current undergraduate and graduate students who are declared majors in a program in the College of Family, Home and Social Sciences may apply for an internship grant. The grants are funded through the Marjorie Pay Hinckley Endowed Chair in Social Work and the Social Sciences and the Mary Lou Fulton Chair in the College of Family, Home and Social Sciences. Individual grants up to $1,600 are available each academic semester (fall, winter, and spring/summer). These are competitive awards based on financial need, the quality of the internship, and the degree to which the internship helps support the applicant’s academic and career goals. International relations majors should apply directly to the David M. Kennedy Center to receive an internship grant rather than for an award from the Fulton or Hinckley chairs (see the web site
http://kennedy.byu.edu/student/scholarships.php for additional information).
Application Deadlines
Fall Semester - July 31 by 12 Noon
Winter Semester – November 30 by 12 Noon
Spring/Summer Semester - March 31 by 12 Noon
Choosing the correct internship coordinator
The student must meet with their declared major internship coordinator before completing the online internship application. For a list of department internship coordinators go
here. The online internship grant application contains a drop-down box with the name and email address of each of the college’s internship coordinators. Once a student’s grant application has been submitted, an automatic email will be sent to the coordinator who will provide an evaluation. Internship applications will not be considered without an evaluation by an internship coordinator.
Internship coordinator evaluation
The internship coordinator will evaluate the following:
- The quality of the internship experience for the student.
- The contribution of the internship to the student’s career and academic goals.
Internship acceptance
Before applying for the internship grant, the applicant is required to meet with their declared major internship coordinator and have applied for an internship. However, an applicant is not required to be accepted for the internship in order to be considered for a grant. If you receive information that you have been accepted for your internship, inform the coordinator. If your plans change or the internship is denied, please contact
patricia_wilson@byu.edu to have your application removed, so others may be considered.
If you are awarded an Internship Grant
A committee member will notify you by email if you have been selected. The funds will be credited to your University account at the beginning of the semester. You must complete the internship designated on your application and be enrolled for internship course credit during the period of the internship. After you complete your internship, you are required to write a report which includes photos of you at your internship, with your co-workers, or engaged in the work.
Online Grant Application
Click here to submit an
online grant application.
Edit a current application
Login here to edit your internship application prior to the deadline. If you are logged in, and no links appear below, then applications are not currently being accepted or it is past the internship deadline.
Apply for another semester
Click
here to apply for an internship for another semester.
Final Report Instructions
- Write a concise overview of what you did during the internship and how the experience influenced you. The following are some questions that should be addressed in your report: What were your major responsibilities at your internship? How did the experience affect you personally? What did you learn? How will the project help you reach future goals? Explain how the funding was helpful.
- Expressions of gratitude are welcomed and encouraged - this is one way to thank donors for their contribution.
- What you write may be featured on the Family, Home and Social Sciences website or in a publication to the donors.
- Email your final reports to Kim Reid at kim_reid@byu.edu
- Login here to fill out your Final Report. If you are logged in, and no links appear below, then you have filled out all outstanding Final Reports.
Questions?
If you have questions that were not answered here, please contact Patricia Wilson at
patricia_wilson@byu.edu or (801)422-1355.
