• Current degree-seeking undergraduate JMU students who already have an internship secured for the fall.
• All majors
• Minimum 2.0 overall GPA (no rounding)

• Programs that require you to pay a fee to obtain an internship or for training, housing, etc. will not be considered. This includes service vacations.
• Students taking courses at JMU for one semester but seeking degrees from other universities are not eligible.
• Previous winners of the Unpaid Internship Scholarship through University Career Center are not eligible.
• Students interning at companies/organizations that do not follow JMU’s non-discrimination EEO policy are not eligible.

• Unpaid, but you may receive a stipend, meals, subway pass, etc.
• At least 8 weeks long, with a minimum of 160hours (summer scholarship is 240 hours)
• Completed during the spring semester (January-May)
• The offer must be secured prior to applying (an employer verification form is a required part of the application)
• You must have defined duties and a specific supervisor.
• Virtual internships are eligible

• You must be enrolled in at least one credit hour of internship credit, as funds are distributed via Financial Aid. Funds will be applied toward any outstanding bill first, and you can elect how to receive the remainder.
• You are encouraged to take an internship course in your major or minor. You may also check with other departments.
• Students may also be asked to serve on internship panels that the University Career Center sponsors in the future. 
• If you receive grants and scholarships that total more than the cost of tuition and books, you must report the excess as income on your tax return. Consult an accountant for more information

THIS FORM

• Part 1: Student Application
• Part 2: Faculty/Staff Recommendation (send faculty staff this link to fill out the recommendation form: https://jmu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5zolqtjywBsgYbI)
• Part 3: Internship Budget Form (Download and follow the instructions in the form)
• Part 4: Employer Verification (Download and follow the instructions in the form)
  The student will need to send this form to their internship supervisor to be completed. The employer will then need to send the completed form back to the student to be uploaded as part of the student's application.

Internships must be secured prior to applying, employer verifications are part of the application. Applications will not be reviewed until after the deadline. Questions will not be answered about specific applications. Incomplete or incorrect applications will be disqualified, they will not be returned to you for revision. Remember, YOU are responsible for making sure the application is complete, correct and on time. This includes following up with recommenders and employers to confirm that the recommendation and employer verification forms are submitted on time.