The College of Liberal Arts and Science awards a limited number of scholarships to LAS undergraduate students who secure an unpaid internship with a non-profit or government employer; on-campus positions will not be considered. Student teaching is not eligible for this scholarship, however there is a separate scholarship available for student teaching. Award amounts are based on financial need and total hours worked. The application for the scholarship must be submitted prior to beginning the internship. Scholarships will be awarded in the same semester as the internship. The application for Spring 2026 can be completed here. The application will close on Friday, January 23rd.
Eligibility
To apply for an LAS unpaid internship scholarship, an applicant must:
- Be an undergraduate student in a College of Liberal Arts and Sciences major.
- Be registered for an internship course through the student’s major department or through LAS Career Services.
- Be working at least 10 hours per week for 8 weeks or a total of 180 hours.
- Have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher.
Note: Student must maintain and finish enrollment during the scholarship period. Students who drop, withdraw, or do not pass the internship are required to repay funds to Iowa State. Should an internship be cancelled by the employer prior to the start date, funds must be returned to Iowa State. In addition, if the internship is cancelled prior to the 8 week mark or before 180 hours is accrued, the funds will be prorated. If a student is fired, the funds will need to be repaid to Iowa State.
Applicants must not:
- Be awarded any other form of monetary value (including stipends, travel reimbursements).
- Be awarded the scholarship more than one time.
Confirmation of internship placement and verification of unpaid status will be requested and verified from the internship supervisor.