Internship Support Award Initiative Application

Read Before Applying: Before submitting an application, students should carefully review the Student Eligibility, Internship Eligibility, and Required Application Documents to ensure they meet all requirements.

Internship Support Award Initiative Information

Students must secure their own unpaid internship before applying for the Internship Support Award Initiative. University Career Services does not place students into internship positions through this initiative.

Submitting a complete application and meeting the minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee selection for an award. Awards are subject to the Committee’s evaluation process and available funding.

2026-2027 Internship Support Award Initiative Application

Section A 鈥� Instructions & Eligibility Acknowledgement

Please follow the steps below to complete your application for the Internship Support Award Initiative.

I acknowledge that I have read and understand the Internship Support Award Initiative Information and Eligibility.(Required)

Yes, I understand.

I acknowledge that I must secure my own unpaid internship before applying for the Internship Support Award Initiative. This initiative provides financial support for eligible unpaid internships and does not place students into internship positions.(Required)

Yes, I understand.

I confirm that I have not received internship support funding from University Career Services during the 2025鈥�2026 academic year or any academic year thereafter. I understand that applicants must be first-time recipients of UCS internship support funding from the 2025鈥�2026 academic year forward and that University Career Services will verify prior award history.(Required)

Yes, I confirm.

Section B 鈥� Student Information

Name(Required)

First Last

WD- ID Number(Required)

糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Email(Required)

Phone(Required)

Major/Program of Study(Required)

Minor/Concentration (if applicable)

Please select your primary 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock campus/location.(Required)

糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Main Campus

Clinton School of Public Service

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Academic Level(Required)

Freshman

Sophomore

Junior

Senior

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Doctoral

Expected Graduation Term:(Required)

Current Cumulative GPA (Minimum cumulative GPA requirement: 2.5)(Required)

Section C 鈥� Internship Placement Information

Please provide information related to your internship site only in this section.

Semester Term of Internship:(Required)

Spring 2027

Are you receiving academic credit for this internship?(Required)

Yes

If yes, provide Course Number & Title:

If yes, provide the Faculty's Name:

Internship Site Information: Organization Name(Required)

Internship Site: Department/Unit (if applicable)

Is this internship with a 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock department/unit or with an organization outside 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock?(Required)

On-Campus 鈥� 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock department or unit

Off-Campus 鈥� Organization outside 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock

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Where is the primary office or headquarters of the organization providing your internship located?(Required)

Answer based on the organization’s location, regardless of whether your internship is in person, hybrid, or fully remote.

In-State 鈥� Arkansas

Out-of-State 鈥� Outside Arkansas, within the United States

International 鈥� Outside the United States

Enter the city, state/province, and country where the organization providing your internship is primarily based, regardless of whether your internship is in person, hybrid, or fully remote.(Required)

Example: Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

Internship Site: Supervisor Name (First, Last)(Required)

Internship Site: Supervisor Title(Required)

Internship Site: Supervisor Email(Required)

Internship Site: Supervisor Phone Number(Required)

Is your internship supervisor currently employed by 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock as a faculty or staff member?(Required)

Yes

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Internship Site: Website

Organization Type: Which of the following best describes your internship site?(Required)

Business/Company

Nonprofit Organization

Government Agency

Educational Institution

Healthcare Organization

Startup or Emerging Business

Other

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If your internship site is a startup or emerging business, select all that apply based on the information you currently know.(Required)

Startup or Emerging Business Notice: Additional information or documentation is not required with the initial application. University Career Services or the Internship Support Award Committee may request additional information or documentation during the application review process to verify the organization and determine whether the internship meets the Initiative’s eligibility requirements.

The organization has a company or professional website.

The organization has a LinkedIn Company Page or other official professional social media presence.

I am aware that the organization has business registration, licensing, or organizational documentation.

Other organization information is available

I am unsure what business or organizational documentation is available.

Not applicable 鈥� my internship site is not a startup or emerging business.

Planned Internship Modality:(Required)

Fully In-Person

Hybrid

Fully Remote

Section D 鈥� Eligibility Confirmation

Please check each box:

Enrollment Status During Award Term(Required)

Full-Time

Part-Time

Summer Applicant 鈥� Enrolled for Summer and registered for the upcoming Fall semester

Summer Applicant 鈥� Not enrolled for Summer, but registered for the upcoming Fall semester

I understand that I must meet the enrollment requirements for the applicable award term. For summer applicants who are not enrolled during the summer term, Spring enrollment/status will be reviewed and confirmation of enrollment or registration for the upcoming Fall semester will be required.(Required)

Yes, I understand.

I understand that receiving an Internship Support Award may affect my financial aid eligibility, Cost of Attendance (COA), or other financial assistance. I understand that the impact of the award may vary based on my individual financial aid eligibility and applicable University financial aid policies.(Required)

Yes, I understand.

I am in good academic standing with the university.(Required)

Yes

I have secured an unpaid internship for the applicable award period and understand that the internship must meet the Internship Support Award Initiative eligibility requirements.(Required)

Yes, I understand.

Will you require authorization or approval from International Student Services (ISS) to participate in this internship?(Required)

Yes

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Indicate the current status of your ISS authorization or approval process.(Required)

Completed

In Progress

Not Started

Unsure

Not Applicable

Section E 鈥� Short Answer Questions

1. Describe how your coursework, academic projects, or other learning experiences have prepared you for this internship. Include specific examples that demonstrate the connection between your academic background and the internship. (150鈥�250 words)(Required)

2. Internships often require students to learn new information, tasks, or ways of working. Describe how you would approach learning something new or unfamiliar during your internship. Include how you would seek guidance, use available resources, or take initiative in your learning. (100鈥�150 words)(Required)

3. Describe the internship you have secured for the award period, including your role, primary responsibilities, and how the internship relates to your academic or career interests. (100鈥�200 words)(Required)

4. How will this internship help you explore or clarify your career goals? Describe what you hope to learn about the profession, field, or work environment and how that information may influence your future academic or career decisions. (150鈥�200 words)(Required)

5. Identify 2鈥�3 skills you want to strengthen through this internship. Explain why these skills are important to your career development and how you expect the internship experience to help you build them.(Required)

6. Describe a time you received feedback that helped you improve your work, performance, or approach. What did you do with the feedback, and how would you apply that experience in your internship? (100鈥�150 words)(Required)

7. Optional: If applicable, describe any financial, transportation, caregiving, work-related, or other circumstances that may affect your ability to participate in or complete an unpaid internship. Explain how receiving this award would help reduce these barriers and support your participation in the internship. (100鈥�200 words; optional)

Section F 鈥� Required Application Documents

Current Unofficial Transcript (Must be downloaded directly from Workday Student.)(Required)

Must be downloaded directly from Workday Student. Must clearly display the student’s name, cumulative GPA, academic program, and current enrollment information. Screenshots, degree audits, advising worksheets, or other unofficial academic records will not be accepted.

Max. file size: 24 MB.

Fall Registration Confirmation (Summer Applicants Only)

Required only for summer applicants who are not enrolled in Summer courses. Upload documentation confirming registration for the upcoming Fall semester. Documentation must clearly display the student’s name and Fall course registration.

Max. file size: 24 MB.

Professional Letter of Reference from 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Staff or Faculty(Required)

Must be from a University of Arkansas at Little Rock faculty or staff member. Must be dated within the previous 12 months. Should address the applicant’s academic engagement, professionalism, reliability, and readiness to participate in an internship. Should be submitted on organizational or professional letterhead, when available

Max. file size: 24 MB.

Employer Confirmation Letter of Unpaid Internship(Required)

The letter must be provided by the internship site/employer and must: Must be submitted on the internship site/employer’s official letterhead. Must confirm the internship is unpaid. Must include the internship title. Must identify the internship supervisor and provide contact information. Must confirm the internship dates.

Max. file size: 24 MB.

Internship Job Description(Required)

The internship job description should include: 鈥� Internship title 鈥� Primary duties and responsibilities 鈥� Expected activities or projects 鈥� Qualifications or skills, if applicable

Max. file size: 24 MB.

Section G 鈥� Award Conditions & Attestation

The following requirements apply only to students who are selected for and choose to accept an Internship Support Award. By submitting this application, you acknowledge that you understand the conditions and requirements that will apply if you accept an award. These requirements do not need to be completed at the time of application unless otherwise stated.

Handshake Experience Approval 鈥� If I accept the award, I understand that I must submit my internship through Handshake Experiences and receive approval from University Career Services by the established deadline.(Required)

Yes. I understand.

Continued Eligibility 鈥� If I accept the award, I understand that I must continue to meet all student and internship eligibility requirements throughout the award period.(Required)

Yes. I understand.

Internship Requirements 鈥� If I accept the award, I understand that I must complete the required internship hours and all participation and completion requirements during the approved award period.(Required)

Yes. I understand.

Reporting Changes 鈥� If I accept the award, I understand that I must promptly notify University Career Services of any changes that may affect my award eligibility, including changes to my internship status, compensation, supervisor, or early termination of the internship.(Required)

Yes.

Award Modification or Revocation 鈥� If I accept the award, I understand that the award may be modified, suspended, or revoked if I no longer meet eligibility requirements, fail to comply with award requirements, or provide false or misleading information.(Required)

Yes.

To sign, type your first and last name.(Required)

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