The GT Experiential and Engaged Learning’s Public Sector Internship Stipend, funded by the Ethelyn and Albert Daniel endowment, provides a limited number of stipends for undergraduate students who seek to gain knowledge about career opportunities in their major through unpaid internships with non-profit and government organizations.
Public Sector Internship Stipend Winners
Eligibility
All currently enrolled sophomores, juniors and seniors are eligible for the Public Sector Internship Stipend. Students are not eligible to apply if they are receiving funding from another source.
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS:
- Minimum of 2.5 GPA
- Good academic standing
- Internship has to be major related
- Students must be enrolled at Georgia Tech at the time of the application
- Internships must last a minimum of 14 weeks in Spring or 8 weeks in Summer
- Internships can be part-time (10-35 hours/week) or full-time (36+ hours/per week)
- Students must secure and receive the internship offer prior to the application deadline
- International students on F-1 visa must comply with Georgia Tech’s guidelines for Curricular Practical Training (CPT) as outlined by the Office of International Education (OIE).
Students in their final semester are not eligible for post-graduation Public Sector Internship Stipend. Transient and non-degree seeking students are not eligible for the Public Sector Internship Stipend.
All applications for funding must be submitted the semester prior to beginning your Public Sector Internship opportunity. Students can apply for the stipend based on opportunities found on their own or through the Career Center.
Application Deadline
- Spring 2026 Internships due November 14, 2025
- Summer 2026 Internsips due April 10, 2026
Amount Awarded
Up to $1,750 – Part-time internships (10-35 hours per week)
Up to $3,500 – Full-time internships (36+ hour per week)
Application Process
To apply for the stipend, students will be required to submit the following information via the Application Form
- Copy of the formal offer letter (or official offer email) from the experiential education opportunity employer or proof indicating that they are a finalist in the selection process
- Job description of the internship
- Details regarding the secured internship opportunity that must be included in the offer letter:
- Organization Name
- Public Sector Internship Opportunity job title
- Geographic location (city, state, country)
- Start and end date
- Contact information of the hiring employer:
- Full contact name
- Work phone number
- Work email
Please complete the PUBLIC SECTOR INTERNSHIP STIPEND APPLICATION FORM
Describe how this specific experiential education opportunity aligns with your current post-graduation plans. Be sure to address the following items (word limit: up to 500 words):
a. Why did you apply for this public sector internship opportunity?
b. How will this specific internship impact your educational experience at Georgia Tech?
c. What are three learning goals or objectives you have for this internship opportunity?
Awardees Expectations
Students who receive the stipend will be enrolled in the INTN audit course and will be required to fulfill the following requirements:
- Complete the Internship Placement form in CareerBuzz
- Complete the goals and learning objectives form 3 weeks into the internship
- Complete the mid-term check-in
- Complete the end of term self-evaluation
- Provide a written and video testimonial of their internship experience
- Participate in a student panel to share lessons learned and benefits of the public sector internship
Sustainable Communities Internship Program
This internship program is a partnership between the Center for Sustainable Communities Research and Education (SCoRE) and the Office of Community-Based Learning.
The Sustainable Communities Internship Program seeks to provide our partners with support and resources while providing our students with practical experience supporting solutions for sustainable communities. The Sustainable Communities Internship program is offered every summer and is an opportunity for students looking to gain real-world experience related to sustainability and community engagement. Summer interns have the option to register their internship via the Career Center and earn internship course audit credit and can choose between a part-time (15-20 hours per week) or full-time (30-40 hours per week) internship. The Sustainable Communities Summer Internship Program is a 12-week program (mid-May to mid-August).