Career Services has a limited number of $1,000 taxable stipends available to eligible undergraduate students from the College of Arts and Sciences who have completed a UNPAID internship in the past calendar year.

Frequently Asked Questions

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  • Updated Resume* Please include details of your internship. You are also more than welcome to schedule a resume review with a career counselor for additional support.
  • Verification of Hours or Recommendation. Please provide us with verification from your internship supervisor indicating that you worked a minimum of 8 weeks, with a commitment of 10 - 30 hours per week during the internship. This document should include a detailed list of dates and times you were present at the internship, accompanied by your supervisor's signature to confirm its accuracy.
    • Alternatively, your supervisor can also offer a letter of recommendation that emphasizes your performance and dedication throughout the internship, while also confirming that you completed a minimum of 8 weeks, maintaining a weekly commitment of 10-30 hours.
  • Short Essay. Write a 250-word essay describing three valuable lessons you learned during your summer internship. Share your growth, experiences, and how this internship impacted your personal and professional development.

*Please note, that seeking an appointment or attending drop-in hours, will not count as additional points for better consideration to be selected, although it is highly recommended.

Please submit your documents through our application. Instructions are listed on the intake on the Google Form linked here.

  • Career Guide. Please see page 6-28 for written resume support
  • Drop-In Hours*. Every Tuesday and Thursday from 11:30 AM to 1 PM located University Center first floor. There will be a staff member there to answer your questions on a first come first serve basis
  • Resume Review Appointment*. Meet with a Career Counselor OR Career Planning Peer by scheduling a resume review appointment for feedback. To schedule an appointment, log into your Handshake account linked HERE.

*Please be aware that seeking an appointment or attending drop-in hours will not contribute to earning additional points for improved consideration in the selection process, although it is strongly encouraged.

You can apply for this stipend through the Google Form linked here.

The unpaid internship stipend amount is $1,000 which counts as taxable income. The stipend will be paid through USFWorks.

For the remainder of the Spring 2025 semester, the application process for this opportunity will be rolling. Since we have a limited number of stipends, not all who apply for the stipend will be awarded.

Please reach out to us directly via email with your specific situation, and we will carefully review it and provide guidance on the next steps. You can send your email to ckowalczyke@usfca.edu, and in the subject line, kindly label it as "Changemakers Unpaid Internship Question." We will promptly respond with the necessary assistance.

After submitting your application, please allow 1-2 weeks for processing and selection. If you do not submit all of the required materials in your application, it will be considered incomplete.