Parents Committee Internship Grants
Parents Committee Grants of $2,500 each are awarded in the spring of each academic year and are intended to provide funds that support students who have secured unpaid public service internships.
Download the Application! (pdf)
- Recommendation form (Word)
Eligibility Requirements
Grants are open to current 2nd and 3rd year undergraduate students at the University of Virginia, regardless of academic field of study. Other requirements include:
- Interns are expected to work 30-40 hours per week for 8-10 weeks.
- Interns must be enrolled at least one semester after the end of the internship.
- Interns must complete a written evaluation of the completed internship highlighting their accomplishments, their personal growth, and how the experience has affected their future career expectations.
- Interns agree to keep an on-line journal throughout the course of their summer internship.
- If you are applying for funding for the same internship from other sources, please note that you may accept only one grant.
Selection Criteria
A University faculty and staff committee will select Parents Grants recipients based on two primary criteria: (1) the quality of the applicant’s application, resume and essays; and (2) the degree to which the internship supports any of the five areas of public concern as defined by the Virginia 2020 Commission:
- Civic engagement and public policy
- Economic and business development
- Education, both K-12 and lifelong learning
- Environment, both planned and natural
- Health
The University of Virginia, as provided by applicable federal and state law and University policy, prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, marital status, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, or status as a covered veteran.
Deadline
The deadline for the application will be 12:00pm noon at Monday, March 31, 2008. Applicants must submit complete applications to the UCS front desk. It is strongly advised to have your resume and application reviewed before they are submitted.
Terms and Conditions
Parents Grants recipients must complete the entire internship described in their application materials. Failure to complete the internship will be considered a material breach of the program requirements subjecting the student to forfeiture or repayment of the scholarship funds. Exceptions to the forfeiture/repayment requirement will be granted only in extreme and unusual circumstances as determined by the Parents Grants Selection Committee in its sole discretion. These funds are awarded for the internship described in your Parents Grant application and may not be transferred to any other internship.
Advising
You may receive individual assistance in arranging your internship or assistance in reviewing your application materials by contacting University Career Services (434) 924-8900 to schedule an appointment.
