The Wasserman Center is committed to supporting students as they pursue limitless opportunities. The purpose of this $1,000 award is to provide financial assistance to students pursuing unpaid internships in the arts, education, public service and other not-for-profits. This year, the NYU Wasserman Center for Career Development is thrilled to announce the launch of the Summer Funded Internship Award!
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
- Students enrolled in a degree-granting program at NYU with at least a 3.0 GPA
- Students who have secured an unpaid internship at a not-for-profit organization or within an industry that does not traditionally pay interns (arts, entertainment, media, etc)
- Fall and Spring Semesters: Individuals who work a minimum of 7 hours per week over at least 10 weeks and demonstrate financial need. Students must be registered for classes during the semester of their internship.
- Summer: Individuals who work a minimum of 20 hours per week over at least 8 weeks during the summer (May 17th - Aug 31st) and demonstrate financial need. Summer applicants must be a member of the Class of 2013, 2014, or 2015. Applicants for the Summer Award may not receive credit for their internship and need not be registered for summer classes.
HOW DO I APPLY?
- Visit www.nyu.edu/careerdevelopment and log in to your NYU CareerNet account. Please note that applications are available at the beginning of each semester for the Fall and Spring awards. Summer Funded Internship Award applications will be available May 1st - June 19th
- Under the Jobs tab, enter "Funded Internship" (in quotations) into the keyword section. For the Summer Funded Internship, apply through NYU CareerNet Job ID #853509 between May 1st and June 19th
- Submit the attached Application Form, Supervisor Authorization form, Resume, and complete the required online survey.
We announce the application requirements and the deadlines at the beginning of each semester and summer on The Wasserman Center for Career Development website and through our listservs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of internships/industries are eligible/acceptable?
Eligible internships include those at a not-for-profit organization or within an industry that does not traditionally pay interns. Not-for-profit organizations are defined as organizations not conducted or maintained for profit, whose net earnings are devoted exclusively to charitable, educational, or recreational purposes. This includes associations, community and arts groups, government and non-government organizations, healthcare/medical organizations, educational organizations, research, and political campaigns.
What if I don't have a NYU GPA yet?
A GPA is required for this award. However, if you have not been awarded a GPA from NYU, you may use your cumulative GPA from your previous higher education institution.
What if I have two different unpaid internships?
If you will be working multiple unpaid internships this semester, please include both unpaid internships under one application but have each supervisor fill out a separate Supervisor Authorization Form.
How do I apply?
Applications will be made available in the beginning of each semester- typically at the end of May, August and January. To apply, visit www.nyu.edu/careerdevelopment and log in to your NYU CareerNet account. Once you are logged in, under the Jobs tab, enter "Funded Internship" (in quotation marks) into the keyword section. To complete your application you must submit an Application Form, Supervisor Authorization Form, current Resume, and complete the required online survey. All applications must be complete; only completed applications will be considered.For the Summer Funded Internship, apply through NYU CareerNet Job ID #853509 between May 1st and June 19th
What selection criteria are used for acceptance?
Fall and Spring Awards:
Minimum requirements for consideration:
Students must be enrolled in a degree-granting program at NYU, work a minimum of 7 hours per week for 10 weeks, and secure at least a 3.0 GPA. The selection committee weighs financial need, internship's relevance to future career, well thought-out responses, and supervisor's comments. Students must be registered for classes during the semester of their internship.
Summer Award:
Minimum requirements for consideration:
Students must be enrolled in a degree-granting program at NYU, work a minimum of 20 hours per week for 8 weeks during the summer (May 17th - Aug 31st), and secure at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicants for the Summer Award may not receive credit for their internship and need not be registered for summer classes. The selection committee weighs financial need, internship's relevance to future career, well thought-out responses, and supervisor's comments.