IUIN-O'Neill School Making a Difference Internship Scholarship (O'Neill SPEA)

Overview:

Scholarships for undergraduate or graduate students in the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at IU Indianapolis who have secured unpaid or low-paying internships at nonprofit, public, or private organizations lasting a minimum of eight weeks or 80 hours. A low paying internship would be defined as a wage and/or stipend that is lower than minimum wage, verified by a letter from their internship supervisor.

Eligibility:

Applicants must:

  • Be an undergraduate or graduate student at O’Neill Indianapolis
  • Have secured unpaid or low-paying internships at nonprofit, public, or private organizations lasting a minimum of 8 weeks or 80 hours
  • Preference will be given to students participating in an unpaid internship.

Awarding:

Scholarship awards are made year-round as applicants meet the eligibility criteria.

Renewability:

This scholarship is not renewable.

Award
Varies
Deadline
06/01/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. A successful application requires a letter from the organization (on letterhead) that includes internship placement, dates of internship, number of weeks & hours worked, and whether the internship was unpaid or low-paying (under minimum wage). The employer/site supervisor section of the O'Neill Internship Proposal Form will not be accepted as documentation in lieu of a letter/email.

    Upload verification letter from your internship supervisor