Financial Assistance Application
In an effort to reduce or eliminate barriers to participating in our internship we are offering limited financial assistance to applicants that otherwise would be unable to participate in an unpaid internship. Students can apply for $1,000-$6,000, the awarded amount may vary based on applicants needs. Stipends are paid in 3 payments over the 3 month internship at the completion of each month.
Priority for financial assistance will be given to applicants who self-identify as a minority, including but not limited to minorities in: race and ethnicity, socioeconomic status, physical ability, sexuality and gender or a first-generation college student.
To apply:
To apply for financial assistance please provide the below listed documents in addition to the requirements listed in the internship ad. Please only share to the level of detail you feel comfortable sharing, specific details are not required, the more general information about your need we have the more informed decision we can make.
Written statement (maximum 1 page) including the following:
o Describe your need for financial assistance
o The dollar amount of support you are requesting
o List any minority group(s) that you self-identify with
o Detail how this financial assistance will help you achieve your educational or career goals
o Please note whether you would be able to participate in the internship even if the assistance is not available.
A letter from a parent, legal guardian, professor or employer that can attest to your financial need. Please reach out if there are extenuating circumstances preventing you from acquiring such a letter from any of the listed parties.
Submit your financial assistance application along with your other materials to apply@SR3.org with a subject line of “Internship Application”.