Impact Internship Grant Application | Summer 2026

The Center for Career Development & Academic Exploration is now accepting applications for the Impact Internship Grant!

This competitive funding opportunity supports students completing unpaid or low-stipend internships with organizations making a positive social or environmental impact.

About the Grant

The Impact Internship Grant is designed to help alleviate financial barriers that often come with unpaid internship experiences.

Award Amount: $500–$2,000
Term: Summer 2026

*Deadline to Apply: Friday, April 17th, 2026

Eligibility

All UTK students are eligible to apply if they:

• Have secured a Summer 2026 unpaid or low-stipend internship
• Must have completed 30 credit hours of coursework by the time the internship commences
• Minimum cumulative of 3.0 GPA at the time of application and during the award period
• Are interning with a nonprofit, social service agency, educational institution, environmental organization, or similar impact-focused organization
• Are completing the internship outside of required major coursework

*Please Note: Internships, practicums, or placements required for your academic program are typically not eligible. Internships completed outside of or in addition to major requirements may qualify.

Application Materials

A completed application must include:

• Resume
• Budget Form (attached within the application)
• Employer Verification Form (attached within the application)
• Short Answer Responses (attached within the application)

Important: Upload the Employer Verification and Short Answer forms under the “Cover Letter & Transcript” section in the application system to ensure all required documents are submitted.

Apply Now

Students can review full details and submit their application here:
🔗 http://bit.ly/UTImpactIntern

For questions, please contact Caleb Roberson at crobe131@utk.edu