Applications for Summer 2026 are now open.
It can be tough to manage the many expenses that come along with a summer internship. The SuccessWorks Internship Fund provides support payments of up to $5,000 to help L&S undergraduate students with financial need to take advantage of internships—paid or unpaid—during their undergraduate careers. These payments are made possible through the generous donations from UW-Madison family and friends.
Looking for additional sources of financial assistance to support your internship? Start here.
Eligibility Requirements
- L&S undergraduate student
- Student must be seeking an L&S degree (primary major is in the College of Letters & Science)
- If you are unsure of your degree, login to your Student Center and click the My Academics tab, or consult your academic advisor.
- Students whose primary major is not in the L&S should check these internship funding resources from other schools and colleges.
- Overall GPA is 2.5 or above
- Have secured an internship for the upcoming summer
- Internship must be 10 hours/week, 6 weeks minimum; cannot be for internship post-graduation
- Must be returning to complete at least one semester at UW-Madison after the internship experience
- Must have a completed FAFSA on file with the Office of Student Financial Aid.
- Able to submit an offer letter/email from the employer as proof of internship opportunity.
How do I know what counts as an internship?
Basic Criteria for Determining Internship Validity
Internship Fund Timeline
February 1 – March 31: Round 1 applications collected
April: Round 1 applications reviewed
Early May: Round 1 awardees notified
April 1 – May 15: Round 2 applications collected
May/Early June: Round 2 applications reviewed
Mid-June: Round 2 awardees notified
Students who receive a financial aid package are encouraged to consult with the Office of Financial Aid to ensure an award will not impact their financial standing.
*Students should plan to receive funds as reimbursements for expenses already paid, rather than as advance payments. Funds for Round 1 should be received by early July and those from Round 2 should be received by late August. For planning purposes, please note that the processing time for payments from this fund may be extended. We will make every effort to ensure they are awarded as quickly as possible.
Questions? Feel free to reach out to SuccessWorks@wisc.edu!
Funded by Friends & Alumni
The SuccessWorks Internship Fund is made possible by friends and alumni dedicated to changing the lives of L&S students.
Make a gift today to help more Badgers realize their dreams.