Internship Grant

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The Mercy University 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 $2,025 disbursed throughout the Fall or Spring semester.

The internship grant is open for the Spring 2024 semester! Applications are currently being accepted. Complete your application HERE.

                     

Earn $2,025 for Your Unpaid Internship
The Mercy University 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

To Apply
Complete your application here

Contact

If you have questions about the Internship Grant, contact Dr. Joi Sampson at jsampson4@mercy.edu.

Keyana Griffith ’20 | Westchester County District Attorney’s Office Intern

Published on December 21, 2018

Keyana Griffith ’20, Legal Studies major, interned at Westchester County District Attorney’s Office during the Fall 2018 semester. She gained hands-on experience in the law field by going to court with the Assistant District Attorney. Keyana helped prepare legal paperwork …

By Gina Villazhinay
Gina Villazhinay Assistant Director of Career and Professional Development
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Amanda Sickler ’20, Speaks About Her Upcoming Internship at Grandstand Media

Published on December 19, 2018

Amanda Sickler received an internship at Grandstand Media in Manhattan for this upcoming semester. In the video below, Amanda describes the process of direct inquiries she used to find this internship. Not all companies or organizations will welcome direct inquiries, but there are …

By Liam Ross-Fitzgibbons
Liam Ross-Fitzgibbons Associate Director of Career and Professional Development, Bronx Campus
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Spotlight on Court Navigator Internship

Published on December 4, 2018

Wouldn’t it be great to have a meaningful experience at the NYC Courts that allows you to help people in need while also being a great resume builder?  (Yes?) I think so, too!

This week I’d like to discuss some …

By Sara Shepherd
Sara Shepherd Director, Employer Relations
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Internship Grant – Student Eligibility

Internship Grant – Student Eligibility

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Internship Grant – Internship Qualifications

Internship Grant – Internship Qualifications

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Internship Grant – Course Requirements

Internship Grant – Course Requirements

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Internship Grant – How to Apply FAQ

Internship Grant – How to Apply FAQ

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Internship Grant – Application Timeline

Internship Grant – Application Timeline

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Internship Grant – Payments

Internship Grant – Payments

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