Internship Impact Fund

“I first want to thank you for your aid in my internship experience abroad. This trip across the sea was the trip of a lifetime, and with your help, it has been truly a life-changing experience. Traveling to Kenya through my program, International Medical Aid (IMA), was more than what I could have ever expected. 

When applying for this internship, my goal was to come home with a better understanding of what specialty I might like to pursue through the unique ability to shadow closely in various hospital departments, which is hard to come by in the United States. What I didn’t know, is that I would leave with an aching in my chest, and a desire stronger than ever to educate others and create a positive impact on Global Healthcare” - Dylan Anthony

“This internship program is allowing me to discover the applicability of mathematics and explore future career opportunities for myself with the hopes of walking away from this summer with a full-time job offer. The financial stability that this scholarship provided me with during the extent of my program allowed me to focus on maximizing my contributions to my project. Thank you for the opportunity to be a recipient of this scholarship fund.” - Miranda Bihler

“The internship impact fund has been incredibly impactful in my life. I feel as though it has allowed me to take full advantage of all the career and personal development opportunities that Stetson has to offer. This year, I used the fund to be an intern for a non-profit marine animal rescue organization in Peru. There, I developed professionally, practicing hands-on skills, related to promoting conservation and providing animal care, that will undoubtedly further me in my career in animal rescue”. - Kaci Kruglewicz

The Stetson Career Success office recently put together a report on the impact of the Internship Impact Fund from 2014-2023. This report includes student impact by school, demographic, and need, internship sites around the world, outcomes of donor impact, and projected need for 2024.

Internship Impact Fund 10-year Report

The Internship Impact Fund is intended to support current undergraduate students at Stetson University who are completing qualifying internships during the summer.

To be eligible for the Internship Impact Fund, applicants must:

• Be a currently enrolled undergraduate student at Stetson University who will not graduate before the end of the summer internship.
• Have secured a qualifying internship by the application deadline of March 31st.
• The following experiences do not qualify for funding:
• Research Experiences, including for REUs
• Volunteer roles
• Job shadowing or observation-only experiences
• Study abroad programs
• Submit a completed application by March 31st, including:
• Signed confirmation from the internship supervisor or employer verifying the internship
• A statement of financial need
• An estimated budget of internship-related expenses
• Agree that funds will not be used for tuition, course credit, or general educational travel (e.g., study abroad).
• We encourage students from all majors to apply. 
• Preference will be given to students completing unpaid or underpaid internships.

Students may apply while still in the internship search process, but must secure an eligible internship and submit all required documentation by March 31st to be considered for funding.

• Details about your internship, such as title, organization, and location.  You will be asked about your search timeline if you do not have an internship yet. 
• Your internship offer letter or list of organizations you have applied to
  • If you secure an internship after you submit your application, send an offer letter or other proof of internship to [email protected]. Applicants who do not complete this step will be ineligible for an award.
• A statement of need
• An estimated budget

• Your signed Award Letter
• Receipts showing how the funds were used
• A thank you letter to the Impact Fund donors
• Pictures related to your internship experience 
• An updated resume or portfolio, which includes the internship
• Answer questions about your Career Readiness competencies