Unpaid Internship Grant
Unpaid Internship Grant
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Students studying at Minnesota Carlson want to use their business skills and acumen as a force for good. Thanks to the generosity of an alumnus and the Carlson Carlson Family Foundation Supporting Organization, 3 Carlson students pursuing an unpaid internship opportunity may receive a $6,500 grant to support them for the duration of their unpaid internship.
Eligibility Requirements:
Eligibility Requirements:
Applicants must be degree-seeking undergraduate students who are enrolled at Minnesota Carlson.
Students may only receive the Minnesota Carlson Unpaid Internship Grant one time during their collegiate career.
Applicants must have been offered an unpaid internship opportunity that relates to the student’s career goals or interests.
The unpaid internship must be for at least 250 hours total between May-Aug 2027
Grant funding is not available for:
Grant funding is not available for:
Retroactive payment for unpaid internships completed in the past.
Unpaid internships taking place at the University of Minnesota.
Unpaid internships taking place outside the United States.
Recipient Expectations
Recipient Expectations
If selected to receive the Minnesota Carlson Unpaid Internship Grant, recipients are expected to complete the following requirements:
Donor Thank You Letter: Express your gratitude by writing a formal thank-you note to the donors who made this grant possible.
Internship Reporting: Officially report your accepted internship offer through the CBCC Report Your Offer Survey.
Mid-Summer Check-in: Complete a midsummer check-in regarding your internship experience to discuss how your internship is progressing and offer ongoing career support and coaching.
Follow-up & Spotlights: Complete a check-in at the end of your internship to reflect on your experience, and collect insights, photos, and updates to feature you in the Minnesota Carlson Unpaid Internship Grant Winner Spotlight.
Application Requirements:
Application Requirements:
To apply for the Unpaid Internship Grant, complete an application here.
Applications for the summer 2027 grant cycle will be accepted until March 26th, 2027.
Applicants will be notified of the decision no later than April 5th, 2027.
CBCC Resources:
CBCC Resources:
Questions about this internship opportunity can be directed to the Carlson Business Career Center at cbcc@umn.edu or email Mai Xiong directly at xiong968@umn.edu.
Students looking for internship opportunities are encouraged to utilize the Carlson Business Career Center coaching and resources for support. z.umn.edu/cbcc-ug
2026 Grant Recipient Spotlight
2026 Grant Recipient Spotlight
Ezekiel Bosire, Spring '27
Major: Finance
Minors: Risk Management & Insurance
i9 Sports Finance/ Marketing Interns
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