Social Impact Internship Fund (SIIF)

What is SIIF?

The Social Impact Internship Fund (SIIF) supports Georgetown MBA students who accept unpaid or low-paying internships in the social impact field. The Net Impact Club raises and awards stipends to support MBA students who are pursuing unpaid or minimally funded internships in social impact oriented organizations.

Spring Timeline

Spring 2026 Timeline:

Application Opens: Wednesday, April 1st, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST (APPLY HERE)
Application Info Session: Thursday, April 9th, 2026 at 12:30 PM EST (REGISTER HERE)
Deadline: Thursday, May 7th, 2026 at 1:00 PM EST
Decision Roll Out: Friday, May 15th, 2026

Eligibility:

You are eligible for SIIF if:

Enrollment: You are a first-year, full-time MBA student at Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business.
Internship Requirement: You must secure a summer internship in a social impact field.

- A confirmed position is not required at the time of application.
- If selected as a recipient, you must provide an offer letter before fund disbursement.

Compensation Limit: Total summer earnings must not exceed $6,000, including all forms of compensation (e.g., salary, stock options, foreign currency). SIIF recipients may not accept additional employment that would cause earnings to exceed this limit.

Apply Now: 2026 SIIF Application

Donate to SIIF

Club Donations to SIIF

Find steps below on how to donate toward SIIF:

Discuss with your club leaders, especially your VP of Finance.

Determine how much your club is able to donate. The SIIF team has historical records of past donations from clubs that they can inform you about as well.

Complete the club donation Google form by Monday, April 13th, 2026.

Submit this form to indicate that you are donating to SIIF from your club funds. Once the form submission period ends, the data will be shared with the MBA Program Office team and the funds transfer will be made by them. No further steps are required from you.

Individual SIIF Donations

To make an individual donation to SIIF, please visit the HoyasGive webpage for SIIF.

Charitable contributions made to SIIF are tax-deductible.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is SIIF application process?

Review guidelines

Review eligibility and application timeline.

Apply

Click here to apply. Application will be open April 1st, 2026 at 5 PM. Applications are due by 1 PM on May 7th, 2026. Gather required documents and submit the application before the deadline.

Receiving the funds

The funds will be deposited to the method you register at the Supplier ID account.
It can take up to 30 days to process your funds to your student account. If after 30 days you don't receive, please email mba-netimpact@georgetown.edu.

What are examples of organizations?

FHI360
Georgetown Entrepreneurship Program
Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence
Halcyon
International Fund for Agricultural Development
The International Finance Corporation
Oasis Energy Partners
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
The Conservation Fund
The World Bank Group
US Department of Commerce

How many students received SIIF funds in the past?

2022 RESULTS: 7 students awarded
2023 RESULTS: 21 students awarded
2024 RESULTS: 23 students awarded
- 2024 SIIF Stats:
  - Total 23 Students Funded
  - Max: $6,000
  - Average: $2,652
  - Total: $61,000
2025 RESULTS: 25 students awarded
- 2025 SIIF Stats:
  - Total 25 Students Funded
  - Max: $6,000
  - Average: $3,625
  - Total: $87,000

What is the process for receiving SIIF funds?

Find below the steps on how to receive SIIF funds:

Confirmation of the award

You will receive info from Net Impact confirming how much you were awarded

GU Supplier Registration

Student should register as a Georgetown University supplier at Georgetown Supplier Website, if you don’t have one.
If you have issues registering, you can reach out directly to the Care Supplier Team at suppliercare@georgetown.edu
After registering, International students will receive a separate email to complete Glacier Registration
You’ll receive an email with your supplier id (Usually after 5 days), or you can check the Full List of GU Suppliers available here

Receiving the funds

The funds will be deposit to the method you register at the Supplier Id account.
It can take up to 30 days to process your funds to your student account. If after 30 days you don't receive, please email netimpact

Questions? contact mba-netimpact@georgetown.edu

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