Summer 2026 International Internship Scholarship

Summer 2026 International Internship Scholarship
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Deadline - MARCH 20, 2026

This application is for students enrolled at a Utah public degree-granting institution who will participate in a credit-granting international internship program beginning between May 1 and July 31, 2026.

This program aims to expand access to international internship programs for individuals with financial need. Awards will be prioritized based on financial need using the results of the 2025-2026 FAFSA. Qualified applicants may receive a one-time award of up to $5,000, which may be used to cover costs associated with the internship program.

Key Application Requirements

All applicants must:
1. Enroll at an eligible Utah public college or university and plan to participate in a credit-granting international internship program that will begin between May 1 and July 31, 2026.
2. Complete a 2025-2026 FAFSA.
  - You will be required to submit your 2025-2026 FAFSA Summary (generated after your FAFSA is processed) to complete this application.
3. Demonstrate financial need (determined by results of the FAFSA).
4. Provide documentation of the expected cost of their international internship program.
A completed application does not guarantee funding.

Note: This application must be completed in a single session. Applicants will not be able to save their progress and complete the application at a later time. Before starting the application, please ensure you have all the necessary information to complete it.

Applicant Information

Please provide basic information about yourself and your email address and phone number for future contact, including application updates.
Full Legal Name*

First NameMiddle Name (optional)Last Name
Preferred Name
Birthdate*

MonthDayYear
Email Address*
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Phone Number*
Please enter a valid 10 digit phone number (beginning with the area code).

Eligibility Information
Select the college or university in which you will be enrolled during the completion of your international internship. *
College Student ID*
This should be the ID number for the institution where you will be completing the internship. This number may be used to have your award posted to your college account.
In which degree program are you enrolled?*
Is the institution in which you will be enrolled during the international internship the same institution in which you are pursuing your degree program?*

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Select the college or university from which you are pursuing your degree program. *
If you selected other for your institution above, please type the name of the institution you are pursuing your degree from.
College Student ID for the college or university from which you are pursuing your degree program*
What is the anticipated start date of your international internship? *

MonthDayYear
What is the anticipated end date of your international internship? *

MonthDayYear
How many credits will you earn by completing this internship? *
Where will your international internship take place? *
What is the anticipated total cost of your international internship program? *
This amount may include direct program costs payable to your college or university and costs to be paid out of pocket, such as flights, housing, food, and necessary supplies.
Upload documentation that supports the total cost you listed in the previous question.*

These documents may include receipts, screenshots of costs to be incurred (flights, housing), documentation from your college or university that specifies anticipated costs, etc.
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Upload proof of 2025-2026 FAFSA completion and SAI.*

Upload your FAFSA Summary (saved as a PDF) to show proof of completion of the 2025-2026 FAFSA as well as your SAI. Please submit a PDF.
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Enter your SAI from your 2025-2026 FAFSA*

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Your application is not yet complete. Please carefully read the information below and once you're ready, click submit to complete the application.
By signing below, you acknowledge the following:
- I certify that all statements and dates herein are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
- I understand that submission of an application alone does not confirm my eligibility and that additional documentation or information may be required. This information will be requested via the email provided. I will contact the scholarship team (see information below) if I need to update this information.
- The USHE scholarship office will communicate with me via the email address and/or phone number provided.
- The Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education is committed to managing and protecting your personal information in accordance with Utah law and federal regulations. The office is legally required to retain certain records for defined periods of time. By submitting, you acknowledge and understand that the information you provide will be retained by the office as required by law.
- I give permission for USHE scholarship employees to share information with the college/university I will attend for purposes of confirming eligibility, awarding, and administering the scholarship.
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If you have questions regarding any part of this application, the requirements for this program, or would like additional information, please contact scholarships@ushe.edu.
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Summer 2026 International Internship Scholarship

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