Internship awards are given to promote student career preparedness. These awards are designed to enhance the recipients' practical experience, work exposure, and career opportunities.
To apply, you will need:
- Cover Letter outlining:
- Your internship including organization and location
- How this internship will impact your career development (please include what you will learn in the internship and your declared major)
- A detailed budget anticipating expenses, other funding, and how these funds will impact your ability to complete the internship
- If you are applying for a specific internship scholarship, please read and review the scholarship criteria and address how your background and interests meet that criteria.
- Resume — Send your resume (or cover letter) to career-development@willamette.edu to be reviewed. You can also make an appointment with our Career Advisors on Handshake for additional advising.
SummeR 2024 internships are now open
Applications are due April 28
All students who have applied for funding will get a response no later than May 15.
Please email us if you have any questions.
- Joseph '71 and Rosanne Hoffman Professional Internship Fund
Awarded to any undergraduate student working as an intern at a professional, for-profit business organization.
- Catherine D. Lutz Internship Fund
Awarded to undergraduate students from historically underrepresented groups and that have unmet financial need.
- Glenn and Heidi Patterson Professional Internship Fund
Awarded to rising juniors and seniors in the College of Arts & Sciences who are working as interns at for-profit business organizations.
- Class of 1969 50th Reunion Internship Fund
Awarded to sophomore, junior, and senior students in the College of Arts & Sciences who have shown personal leadership and service through their time on campus.
- Bovell Non-Profit Internship Fund
Awarded to any full-time student who is working as a low- or unpaid intern with a non-profit organization.
- Cahill Internship Fund
Awarded to any full-time student working as a low- or non-paid intern in the allied health professions.
- Heatherington Pre-Health Internship and Research Fund
Awarded to health professions program participants, Public Health majors, and/or Heatherington Scholars in Public Health who are participating in internships or research opportunities in the health sector.