Each summer we fund 40-50 undergraduate students doing unpaid internships for a minimum of 300 hours. These funds offer students the opportunity to explore career fields and gain experience. Selected students will receive $4,000. Students must secure an internship prior to the deadlines. Because of the ongoing Pandemic and risks imposed to health and safety, please read through the COVID Expectations for Students Regarding Summer Internships, and know that The Internship Grant Program is subject to change with any evolving Tufts policies and/or guidance.

• Internship Grants for Undergraduates
• Application Process and Deadlines
• Components of a Complete Application
• Selection Criteria for All Internship Grants
• Requirements and Restrictions for Applicants
• Requirements for Grant Recipients; Allocation of Funding
• Internship Grant FAQs

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Application Process and Deadlines

Apply to receive a Tufts Career Center Summer Internship Grant

• Internships must be in non-profit/public sector (excludes all named grants including Tufts Diversity Fund)
• All funding applications for internships must be submitted by the deadline: Sunday, March 21 11:59 PM EST
• Initial funding decisions will be made by the Career Center on Friday, April 9, 2021
• Please note that all funding for internship opportunities outside the US are subject to adherence with the university’s travel policy and approval of travel review.

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Components of a Complete Application

Complete all relevant sections of online application including:

1. Essay questions
2. Resume (uploaded)
3. Unofficial Transcript (uploaded)
4. Offer letter from internship site (uploaded)*
5. Completed learning goals [Sample]

*Note:  Offer letter should be on organization letterhead and include: 1) Confirmation of the position and title 2) Commitment to a minimum of 300 hours 3) Anticipated start/end dates 4) Frequency of supervision (how often will the intern meet with the supervisor) 5) Internship completion method (remote/hybrid/in-person). Employers should also familiarize themselves with the Tufts Employer Policies including the COVID Disclaimer. 

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Selection Criteria for All Internship Grants

The application process is competitive, and we do consider and prioritize financial aid status in the awarding of internship grants, however, you don’t have to be receive financial aid to apply for, or, receive the grant. All application materials should be thorough and complete. The proposal should demonstrate a clear relationship between a student’s planned internship and their career development goals. The proposal should demonstrate a clear relationship between a student’s planned internship and career development goals. The internship should allow the student to grow personally and professionally aligning with the following internship program outcomes:

Career Exploration: Reflect on and explore interests, values, strengths and skills in the workplace

Liberal Arts Skills: Build essential competencies including critical thinking, problem solving, oral/written communication, collaboration, and leadership

Intercultural Fluency: Increase cultural competence by engaging productively in a work environment with others from diverse cultures, races, ages, genders, sexual identities, and religions

Connections and Community: Gain exposure to, and build connections with, a variety of working professionals who share professional interests

Career Management: Continue gaining clarity on desired career goals and becoming able to identify areas for necessary professional growth and opportunities in the workplace

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Requirements and Restrictions for Applicants

Please read carefully:

• Students may receive a Career Center internship grant only once.
• All applicants must be in good standing with the university.
• All applicants must be currently enrolled and matriculated, undergraduate students at Tufts University during the spring 2021 semester. Students also must intend to enroll for the fall 2021 semester (graduating seniors or seniors entering into the graduate portion of a combined program are ineligible). 
• International students selected to receive a grant for a domestic/U.S. based internship must apply for Curricular Practical Training (CPT) through the Tufts International Center.
• All funding for internship opportunities outside the US are subject to adherence with the university’s travel policy and approval of travel review.
• Internships must be full-time, totaling 300 hours, and be completed by August 31.
• Internships must be unpaid. (You may receive up to $1,500 from your internship organization and still be eligible to apply for a grant.)
• Failure to complete all 300 hours will affect compensation for this internship. Please note: Student must contact the Career Center immediately in this case. Failure to complete the internship and outlined grant requirements, might be violation of the Tufts University Code of Conduct and could result in disciplinary action.
• Internships or research opportunities with Tufts University AS&E Faculty are not eligible. Students can apply for funding if they are doing research for Non-AS&E professors (Professors working at other Tufts schools/colleges  — Medical, Nutrition, Fletcher, etc. — and not teaching undergraduate courses). See Summer Scholars Program for Tufts affiliated research opportunities.
• If you’ve previously worked at the same site for which you are currently applying for funding, you must clearly explain how the responsibilities of this new internship position are significantly different from your previous position.  Funding will not be granted for an internship that you have already done.
• Pay-to-participate international or domestic internship programs will not be funded.
• Independent and unsupervised internships will not be considered; must be interning for a host organization.
• Host organization cannot be owned or run by a member of intern’s immediate family.
• Internship must be done through one sponsor and must be supervised by someone at the site. Supervisor may not be a family member.
• Funding cannot be granted for internships involved in direct proselytizing for religious work (i.e. conversion to a religion, sect, or denomination).
• Students will be enrolled in Transcript Notation through the Career Center.

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Requirements for Grant Recipients; Allocation of Funding

Students who receive a grant must complete the Summer Internship Grant Program, of which where are a number of required program components including:

• Attendance at mandatory pre-internship orientation
• Career Advising
• Informational Interview Report
• Resume Refresh
• Supervisor Evaluation
• Final Reflection Paper
• Internship Spotlight
• Additional requirements for donor-funded internship grant recipients through Tufts Advancement
• Possible additional requirements for international students receiving Curricular Practical Training (CPT)

Failure to complete all 300 hours will affect compensation for this internship.

Please note: Student must contact the Career Center immediately in this case. Failure to complete the internship and outlined grant requirements, might be violation of the Tufts University Code of Conduct and could result in disciplinary action.

If you fail to complete the grant requirements or if you are terminated from your internship experience (or quit) you will be required to return a pro-rated amount of the grant to the Career Center.