Psychology alumni have donated funds to the Shape the Future Today campaign to promote internships. They have created a Professional Development Award. This award will

  • Provide financial support for qualified undergraduate students in psychology who take on unpaid summer internships related to their field of interest .
  •  Be given to deserving students each year. Depending on the availability of funds and the quality aof the application, 2 - 5 undergraduate psychology students will be awarded $1,000 - $2,500.

Eligibility

Current Illinois Psychology undergraduate students who have:

  • Secured an unpaid summer internship lasting for at least six weeks with a minimum of 160 hours of total work performed.
  • Will have senior standing at the start of the fall semester.
  • Registered for the Capstone Internship Seminar for the fall semester.
  • Earned a minimum Illinois GPA of 3.0 both in the major and overall.

How to apply:

How to apply:

Submit a completed application packet by email to Gary Wszalek (wszalek@illinois.edu), by 5 pm Wednesday May 16, 2019.

Application Packet Checklist (one copy of each of the following):

  • Completed Application Download Form
  • Answers to the 3 essay questions described on application form
  • Resume

Please contact Gary Wszalek for more information.

Recipients