This program is for undergraduate students who have unpaid internships. The program is intended to encourage undergraduate students to participate in experiential learning opportunities that align with their career goals and help increase their post-graduation marketability.
The Center for Experiential Learning and Career Success has partnered with local organizations that provide unpaid internships for our undergraduate students. UNT Dallas interns will have an opportunity to receive a stipend for their participation (up to $3,000).
Program Deadlines:
Spring 2026:
- Opens: October 22, 2025
- Deadline: December 13, 2025
- Internship Starts By: January 26, 2026
- Internship Ends By: April 24, 2026
Summer 2026:
- Opens: March 16, 2026
- Deadline: May 1, 2026
- Internship Starts By: June 1, 2026
- Internship Ends By: August 14, 2026
Fall 2026:
- Opens: July 6, 2026
- Deadline: August 14, 2026
- Internship Starts By: September 7, 2026
- Internship Ends By: November 20, 2026
Applicant Criteria
To apply, students must:
- Current undergraduate
- Good academic standing (2.5 GPA or above)
- The applicant will need to upload proof of internship and a position description to complete the application
Application Process
How to apply:
- Complete the application process for your selected UNPAID internship
- Complete the Internship Scholars Program (ISP) application
** Note: students are only able to receive the scholarship for 3 semesters ** - Actively participate in online career readiness modules
- Upon completion of your internship, submit a short video or essay/article that describes your experience and how the internship helped you
Selected students will receive the stipend through the same method used to receive other university funds. It is encouraged to set up direct deposit.
Contact Experiential.Learning@untdallas.edu if you have any questions.
Internship Scholars Program Application
FAQs:
- Can interns adjust their schedules based on workload?
Yes, interns are expected to average 15 hours per week. If an intern works fewer hours in one week, they can make up for it in the following week to balance out the total. - What if an intern is sick or has an emergency and cannot work?
Interns must notify their on-site supervisor. Depending on the amount of missed work, the absence may not affect their stipend payment. - Are interns allowed to miss a day for a test or project presentation?
Yes, interns can miss a day for such commitments, as long as they have received approval from their employer. - Who should the intern contact if the internship isn’t working out or if there’s an
issue that needs addressing?
Please contact the Center for Experiential Learning and Career Success (Experiential.Learning@untdallas.edu) if there are any issues or concerns. - When are time sheets due for interns, and will there be a penalty if interns can’t
get them signed on time?
Time sheets are due at the end of each month. If a supervisor is unable to sign off on time, they should email the Center for Experiential Learning and Career Success as soon as possible to confirm the hours completed. - Are interns allowed to participate in the program for more than one semester? Students are eligible to receive the stipend for a maximum of 1 year (3 semesters).
However, note that the stipend is not guaranteed and is dependent upon funding availability
and employer interest.
- An intern is unable to continue their internship. Who should be contacted? Interns should let their on-site supervisor know as soon as possible, as well as Experiential.Learning@untdallas.edu. The stipend will end or be modified depending on the last day of the internship.
If an intern leaves without contacting us and receives compensation for work not completed,
the intern will be asked to pay the stipend back. If the intern is struggling with
a lack of resources, such as transportation or food insecurity, please contact the
Wellness Center before making this decision, as they may be able to help.
- How do organizations partner with the program?
If your organization is interested in partnering, please ensure the internship opportunities being offered include:
* Hands-on experience, apply academic knowledge in the workplace
* A supervisor who can also act as a mentor and is committed to seeing the intern succeed
* An opportunity to learn about the company leadership and company culture
* An environment where interns are challenged and supported
* Professional development of soft skills, as well as technical skills
* A safe work environment and the equipment required for the role
Once you have ensured the internship opportunities meet the above requirements, please feel free to send the internship position description to Experiential.Learning@untdallas.edu. A written position description is required before we can share any information with potential interns. - How do interns apply for positions?
Once an intern has applied to be a part of the program and is selected to participate, they will reach out directly to the organizations listed on this page or other organizations they have encountered through other means. The Center for Experiential Learning and Career Success does not match interns to organizations. It is the students' responsibility to reach out to organizations they are interested in. The organizations listed on this page are a few of the many organizations students can work with. - When will the Internship Scholarship application open?
Refer above.
If you have any questions about the program, please contact the Center for Experiential Learning and Career Success at Experiential.Learning@untdallas.edu.