Student Endowment Internship Scholarship
Overview
The Student Endowment Internship Scholarship is for undergraduate and graduate students who are completing an internship during the 2026-27 Academic Year. Students can only be awarded one time per academic year.
Fall 2026 scholarship application is now closed. Spring 2027 scholarships will be launched in mid-November.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered:
- Secure an internship for Fall 2026,
- Be enrolled at TAMU-CC main campus for at least part-time 6 credit hours for undergraduates, 3 credit hours for graduates
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 for undergraduate students & 3.0 for graduate students,
- Completed at least two semesters at TAMU-CC main campus
Applicant Responsibilities (Please review the Responsibilities statement before submitting your application.)
Applicants are expected to provide true, complete, and accurate information throughout the scholarship application process. Providing false, misleading, or incomplete information may result in disqualification from consideration, withdrawal of a scholarship award, and/or other appropriate university action.
Applicants are also responsible for meeting all applicable university, program, and legal requirements related to their internship or employment, including obtaining any required authorization before participating. Receiving a scholarship does not constitute authorization to participate in an internship or employment activity.
By submitting an application, applicants authorize the selection committee to review relevant academic, behavioral, and financial records as necessary to evaluate scholarship eligibility.
Application Process
The online application will open for Fall 2026 on July 15, 2026, and will be closed on September 4, 2026, OR when 22 students have been awarded, whichever comes first. Apply by the priority deadline on August 7, 2026, to ensure the fund is in your SAIL account before the 1st day of your Fall classes. Applicants must be in good academic, behavioral and financial standing with the university. For a complete application, students must be prepared to upload the following documents during the time of submission. Please ensure that every question is answered completely and in detail. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Formally Signed Offer Letter on a company's letterhead provided by the internship site for the Fall 2026 semester,
- Formally Signed Letter of Recommendation for the scholarship (a generic letter of recommendation will not be accepted), and
- An essay between 200-500 words describing how this opportunity will benefit you and support your educational goals. AI-generated essay will not be accepted.
Note: For students enrolling in practicum or internship courses, a copy of your class enrollment is acceptable in the absence of a signed offer letter from your training site.
Awards
If selected, students will be notified of their award within two weeks of the Career and Professional Development Center receiving a completed application. Eligible students will be awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis. Each selected recipient will receive an award in the amount of $1,000.00. Recipients will be notified of their award via email and funds will be applied to their SAIL account according to the disbursement dates from Financial Aid office.