"My internship...has been an incredible journey, allowing me to explore all aspects of journalism. I've had the chance to shadow experienced journalists, report on court trials (including some high-profile cases), build my journalism reel, operate the teleporter, and make lasting friendships within the industry." - Zena, LSA Scholarship Intern at WBAL Philadelphia, Summer 2023
For many LSA students, pursuing a Spring/Summer internship is an ideal way to gain valuable, hands-on experience in their field of interest. Combined with your degree from the College of LSA, a great internship experience can help you stand out from the crowd during your post-graduation job search and boost your potential for success.
Thanks to generous donations from U-M alumni and supporters, the LSA Internship Scholarship can help make these life-changing opportunities a reality for students. U.S.-based internships may be in-person or virtual, paid or unpaid. Read on to learn more about the LSA Internship Scholarship program and how to apply.
Interested in learning about International Internship Scholarships? Please visit our LSA International-Based Internship Scholarships page.
What does the scholarship cover?
The LSA U.S.-Based Internship Scholarship can help with the required ALA 225: Undergraduate Internship Course* tuition and fees, housing, relocation, commuting, food and other internship-related expenses.
Award Amounts
LSA Internship Scholarship award amounts vary and are determined by students' calculated cost of attendance for one credit and financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid. For the Spring/Summer 2025 term, awards can be up to $10,000 for in-state students and up to $12,000 for out-of-state students.
Application Timeline and Deadlines
The LSA U.S.-Based Internship Scholarship application is now closed as of May 12.
Completed scholarship applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning in late March.
Awarding begins early April and continues through June. Please note the multi-step process. Scholarship applications will not be reviewed until the student has completed all LSA Opportunity Hub Internship requirements.
To learn more about the internship registration process and important deadlines, please visit LSA Opportunity Hub or email the office at [email protected].
Internship Scholarship Application Opens |
Dec 1, 2024 |
| Priority Deadline (Ensures awarding before tuition is due) |
April 1, 2025 |
Student Notification for Priority Deadline |
April 18, 2025 |
Final Deadline |
May 12, 2025 |
Student Notification for Final Deadline |
May 23, 2025 |
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the LSA U.S.-Based Internship Scholarship, a student must:
- Be an undergraduate currently enrolled full-time and pursuing a degree program (or MDDP) in the College of LSA
- Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Apply for and receive need-based support through the Office of Financial Aid for the current academic year
- Have a CSS Profile and current-year FAFSA on file with the Office of Financial Aid (OFA)
- Return to LSA as an enrolled undergraduate student in the fall term following the internship
- Work with the LSA Opportunity Hub to:
1. Register internship in the LSA Opportunity Hub's Engage platform
2. Register for ALA 225*: Undergraduate Internship Course offered by the LSA Opportunity Hub
For assistance in the internship registration process, please visit LSA Opportunity Hub or email their office at [email protected].
* If a student does not receive credit (CR grade) for ALA 225, their scholarship may be retroactively canceled. The student may be responsible for paying back the entire amount of the scholarship and this may impact their eligibility to receive LSA Scholarship support in the future.
