Metcalf Summer Experience Grant

Career Advancement supports students pursuing meaningful internship experiences by offering a pool of funding for unpaid, student-sourced internships in industries where employers traditionally do not provide compensation. Funding is available through the University's Jeff Metcalf Internship Program.

To support as many students as possible, the Metcalf Summer Experience Grant is available for summer experiences only.

Because funding is limited and competitive, we encourage all students to develop a parallel plan for securing alternate opportunities. Your career adviser can help you identify additional paid internship options, connect with employers, and develop a strategy that aligns with your goals.

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Applications Open February 1, 2027!

Application Timeline

Application Opens

Application Deadline

Decisions Released

Cycle 1

February 1, 2027

February 24, 2027

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Cycle 2

March 1, 2027

March 31, 2027

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Cycle 3

April 5, 2027

May 5, 2027

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Sample Internship Lengths and Award Ranges

View Sample Internship Lengths and Award Ranges for the Metcalf Summer Experience Grants and Merit Metcalf Grants (Odyssey Scholars, 4+1 Scholars, Dean's & President's Scholars)

Eligible Experiences

All currently enrolled, active undergraduates are eligible to apply for Metcalf grants. Students’ self-sourced opportunity should be a substantive, high-quality experience. Learn more about the eligibility criteria.