The Mercy College Internship Grant helps undergraduate students complete an unpaid internship for academic credit (elective courses) for a minimum total of 135 hours. These funds offer students the opportunity to explore career fields and gain professional experience and connections. Selected students receive $1,500 disbursed throughout the Fall or Spring semester.
Career and Professional Development is happy to inform that the internship grant is open for the Spring 2022 semester! Applications are currently being accepted. Complete your application here: https://forms.office.com/r/HBjxuCuzdM
Earn $1,500 for Your Unpaid Internship The Mercy College Internship Grant is available every Fall and Spring semester to full-time matriculated students completing new, unpaid, for-credit internships.
Basic Requirements
Available to U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents
Applicants must have completed a minimum of 30 credits and be in Good Academic Standing
Register for elective Work Experience or Internship courses only (380, 381, 399)
Internship must be new
Internship must be unpaid
Internship requires a minimum of 135 hours at worksite
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By Joi Sampson
Joi SampsonAssociate Director of Career and Professional Development
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By Joi Sampson
Joi SampsonAssociate Director of Career and Professional Development
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By Marguerite Busetti
Marguerite BusettiAssociate Director of Career and Professional Development, Dobbs Ferry Campus
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Real world exposure to a career field or industry
A chance to build your resume with new skills and experiences
Opportunities to network with professionals in an industry
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By Joi Sampson
Joi SampsonAssociate Director of Career and Professional Development
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By Gina Villazhinay
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