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Funding

Brown has a number of competitive scholarship programs that offer full or partial funding for unpaid or low-paying internships. Check out the programs below to get a sense of the best time to apply for funding.

LINK - Linking Internships and Knowledge

Each year, Brown awards financial assistance to students pursuing unpaid or low-paying summer internships. These awards allow students to explore career options and engage in experiential learning activities outside the classroom. See the LINK Program page for more information and check out a sample of Brown students who participated in an internship last summer.

Brown City Specific Internship Programs

Brown City Specific Internship Programs foster a unique partnership between alumni and undergraduate students.  The programs provide meaningful work experiences including alumni mentorship, informal networking events and a glimpse of life after Brown.

Brown alumni around the world offer invaluable support and resources for current students. Whether volunteering to discuss their industry fields and career paths, creating internships for Brown students, recruiting for full-time positions, or talking about career and life questions in general, Brown alumni bring a particular understanding of the transition to life after Brown.

  • Brown in Boston: A partnership between CareerLAB and Alumni Relations offering internship opportunities in a range of industries. Search the JIB using keywords "Brown in Boston."
  • Brown Careers in the Common Good Summer in New York City (CCG in NYC): A partnership between the Curricular Resource Center, the Swearer Center and CareerLAB supporting students interested in common good careers—working with nonprofits, public service programs, government or entrepreneurial ventures devoted to serving the common good. Students selected for the program will receive a $2,500 stipend for the summer. Click here to read more about CCG in NYC and to apply for the internships.
  • Brown West Coast: A pilot program for summer, 2012, offering a range of internship opportunities in and around San Francisco, CA. Search the JIB using keywords "Brown West Coast."

Employers-in-Residence Event                                                       March 21st from 6-7pm CareerLAB Library

Join us for an opportunity to connect with a variety of Brown alums working on the West Coast.  Gain industry insight and hear about their experiences at Brown.  Alums will share strategies for finding internships and full time opportunities and how to navigate life after Brown.  Come prepared - bring lots of questions and get connected!

Ittleson Foundation Award

The Ittleson Foundation Summer Internship provides a Brown student with a rare inside opportunity to learn about philanthropy, its role in society, and the workings of the non-profit sector, while working closely with the Foundation’s Executive Director. In addition, the Intern gains specific insights into the fields of the Environment, AIDS, and Mental Health.

Intern 2012: Kasey Haas '13

What is the experience really like?  Is it for you?  Ask someone who has experienced it.  Direct your questions to any of these past interns:

Intern 2011: Lucy Sedgwick ’12 at lsedgwick@gmail.com
Intern 2010: Addie Thompson ’12 at addie_thompson@brown.edu
Intern 2009: Trisha Pande ’10 at trishapande@gmail.com

Messing Family Public Service Fellowship

The Messing Family Public Service Fellowship provides funding for students to pursue internships in public education that advance students' understanding of public education in the U.S. and their own interest and career possibilities in education.  The Fellowship is a collaboration between the Swearer Center for Public Service, the Career Development Center, and the Education Department, and was established through the generosity of Brett S. Messing '86 and Marla B. Messing.

Fall 2012 Application Deadline: Tuesday, July 31, 2012.

Spring 2012 Recipients:
Esther Kim ’13 – Rhode Island General Assembly
Kurt Ostrow ’13.5 – Rhode Island Department of Education

Fall 2011 Recipients:
Robert Hunter ’12 – H2O After School Program
Susan Yue ’12 – The Learning Community

Peer-to-Peer Internship & Research Fair

Looking for a great summer internship or research position? Speak directly with other Brown students about how to find an opportunity, choose convenient housing, and apply for funding!  This annual event, held in December, includes over 80 students who completed internships in a wide range of career fields, both in the US and international.  Did you miss the fair?  Check out the list of students who spoke at the event.

Additional Funding

Brown has a number of competitive scholarship programs that offer full or partial funding for unpaid or low-pay internships. The money always runs out, though, especially for summer internships. So start your process early. Check out the programs below to get a sense of the best time to apply for funding.

For all inquiries, contact:

Tiffany Burke
Internships Manager
Center for Careers and Life After Brown
tiffany_burke@brown.edu or (401) 863-9820