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.

Internship Spotlight: Ashley Carrasquillo

By Alexsander Souza

Student Name: Ashley Carrasquillo

Year: Junior

Major: Legal Studies/Paralegal

Career aspirations: Paralegal

Internship Company & Location (city/state): Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, SC (Remote)

Internship Department: N/A

Internship Semester: Spring 2023

How did you find this …

By Alexsander Souza
Alexsander Souza
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Internship Grant Applications are Open!

COVID-19 may be keeping us all house bound for now, but this is the perfect time to secure opportunities for yourself when things return to normal and with that we are happy to tell you the the Internship Grant Applications …

By Joi Sampson
Joi Sampson Associate Director of Career and Professional Development
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Spring 2020 Internship Grant is Now Open!!!

When it comes to internship experience, employers are more likely to hire students who have experience in the field. They want candidates who know what it is like to do the work in practice and not just in theory. Additionally, …

By Joi Sampson
Joi Sampson Associate Director of Career and Professional Development
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Let’s Talk About Internships

Greetings all,  now that the Fall semester is in full swing and our events and workshops are up and running, I thought this would be a good time to remind all of you of the importance of internships as you …

By Marguerite Busetti
Marguerite Busetti Associate Director of Career and Professional Development, Dobbs Ferry Campus
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It’s Internship Grant Time!

An internship offers a variety of benefits to students. Among which include:

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 

By Joi Sampson
Joi Sampson Associate Director of Career and Professional Development
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