CCD Internship Stipend Program

Internships are supervised, structured work experiences that typically provide students or recent graduates practical exposure and learning opportunities in a specific field or industry.  Internships should facilitate individual students' career exploration, hands-on training, professional networking, transferable skill-building, and a chance to apply theoretical knowledge in a real-world setting. Internships often complement or supplement academic pursuits, leadership experiences, or other interests. The primary goal of an internship is to provide participants with valuable skills, industry insights, and networking opportunities to enhance their future career prospects. At this time, we are defining internships broadly and would encourage students who are engaging in career-related, work-based learning to consider applying. Job-shadowing opportunities do not qualify for funding at this time.

No, internships must be at least 8 weeks long at a minimum of 12 hours per week.

Stipends may be awarded for either credit or non-credit internships.

No, students from all undergraduate academic majors are eligible.

Unfortunately, independent study projects are not eligible.

Unfortunately, stipends will not be awarded to students completing research on campus.

Internships that only cover expenses such as parking are still considered unpaid.  As such, you may still apply for the internship stipend.

If receiving an hourly wage or a lump sum payment, the internship is considered paid, and students cannot apply for a stipend.

The awards are open to undergraduate Morgan State University First Year, Sophomore, and Junior class students. Applicants must have completed a minimum of 14 credit hours at Morgan State and must be returning to the University for the following semester. Seniors who are returning the following semester are eligible to apply.

We will continue to accept applicants on a rolling basis after the deadline [if funds are still available].  Please check our website, we will indicate whether we are no longer accepting applicants.

Students must identify the unpaid internship by the application deadline.  Recipients of funding MUST confirm their internship within the provided timeline to receive funding, or the award will go to another applicant.

What do you hope to achieve by participating in an internship; include specific skills you hope to gain.

Why do you believe this internship site is a good place to acquire experience for your career goals? Describe the previous experiences that have led you to pursue this opportunity. These could include coursework, community service, employment, or personal experience. The selection committee wants to understand who you are and how this internship connects to your academic and career exploration.

Respond to the prompt in 1000 or fewer words; the committee will not read beyond the word limit.

At this time, only undergraduate students are eligible to apply. However, undergraduate students who are part of an accelerated (5-year) Master's program at MSU are eligible to apply. 

Applicants are encouraged to provide as much detail as possible in their written answers. Outline your motivations for participating in the internship and how it relates to your academic and career goals. Let the selection committee know how this internship experience will positively impact your academic and career development and to what degree receiving funding would influence your ability to participate in the internship this semester.

Please be aware that the stipend will be provided to you in two installments through a check. It is important to note that this award is considered taxable income. Unlike academic scholarships or other forms of assistance administered by the Office of Financial Aid, internship stipends are intentionally not directed to your student account for tuition and fees. Instead, they are meant to be utilized for relevant expenses such as transportation, professional attire, food, rent, and other costs associated with the internship experience.

If the total payments you receive amount to $600 or more within a calendar year, a 1099 form will be issued to you. The precise definition of the 1099-MISC form can be found on the irs.gov website. If you have any further inquiries, we recommend consulting a tax professional to address your specific needs.

Yes, stipend recipients are required to maintain a time log documenting the hours worked and key activities performed.  Click here to access the Internship Time Log.

You may view examples of Thank You Letters HERE.  Please do not replicate the content.

Halfway through the internship, The Center for Career Development will make contact with both the intern and the site supervisor for a status update prior to releasing the first installment of funds.  Students will be required to submit their Internship Time Log, along with a completed W9 form.  Once received, it will be submitted for processing.  All stipend payments will be in the form of a check and mailed to the address listed on the application (unless you request to pick it up on campus).

Please note that checks may take 2-4 weeks from the date you submit your documents. Failure to meet deadlines or follow instructions will delay processing.

The Center for Career Development is not responsible for issuing checks, nor do we have any influence over the processing speed.

Upon completion of the internship, you must complete a reflection paper that includes a summary of your responsibilities and accomplishments, what you learned through the experience, and how the internship shaped your future academic and/or career goals.

If a student is unable to complete the internship they will agree to repay the entire amount provided by the CCD internship program. If the internship is canceled for reasons beyond their control, the remaining funds will not be distributed.

No. This program is designed for students to apply directly for funding for an internship they have secured, and funding is not guaranteed to all applicants.

Employers recruiting at MSU are encouraged to adopt the best practice of providing equitable pay to student interns, which is often required by law. If you are an employer offering an unpaid or underpaid internship, you can still encourage MSU student applicants to apply for the Internship Stipend before the application deadline. However, your ability to hire them should not depend on whether they receive the internship stipend. If you would like to collaborate with MSU's Center for Career Development to recruit MSU student interns, develop an effective internship program, or participate in other career development opportunities and events, please contact us at careers@morgan.edu.

As the site supervisor, you will receive an email from MSU as soon as your student intern is selected for an award and initiates the verification process via DocuSign. You will need to answer a few short questions about the internship.  If you, as the employer contact, fail to complete the verification part of the process, the student intern will not be able to receive funding.

In addition to providing supervision, students will maintain an activity log and record of hours.  At the completion of the internship, site supervisors will be required to complete an evaluation.

Programs such as these would not be possible without the generous support of our amazing sponsors.  We would love to add you to our list.  To learn more about our sponsorship opportunities, please contact Tasha Benn.

To simply make a direct contribution, click HERE.  Please select "other" for APPLY MY DONATION TO then indicate "Career Development" in the instruction box.