Award Cycle: Spring
Aims and Eligibility
Sigma Kappa Delta offers funding for current members accepting internships for which their expenses exceed what they will be paid. Sigma Kappa Delta will not cover expenses related to tuition and/or student fees. The Internship Stipend is a competitive program providing a limited number of stipends of up to $1,500 each.
The internship must involve working for an “organization” that has a positive impact on the community while being directed by a supervisor/mentor within that organization, and the intern’s duties must be consistent with the applicant’s level of education, area of study, and career goals. Financial need will be taken into consideration in addition to internship length. Applicants are responsible for obtaining and providing verification of the internship. Check out BestColleges’ Ultimate Guide to Internships for advice on finding and applying for internships. Applicants are responsible for obtaining and providing verification of the internship.
How to Apply
Submissions for the Internship Stipend are accepted through AwardSpring. The link to access the Sigma Kappa Delta AwardSpring platform will be posted on the AwardSpring Application informational page of our website once the Spring Awards Cycle opens.
If you are using AwardSpring for the first time, you must create an account by clicking “Register.” If you have used AwardSpring previously, you should login using your email address and existing password.
Required Materials
1. Personal Statement Essay Questions (up to 250 words each)
- Describe your service to Sigma Kappa Delta, your institution, and/or the community that reflects Sigma Kappa Delta’s mission. Include any leadership positions you have held.
- Describe your internship organization and internship position, including roles and responsibilities.
- Detail how the internship will help you grow intellectually and professionally.
- Explain how the financial support will be beneficial to you. To help the committee determine need, applicants will want to address why their financial situation warrants support.
2. Supplemental Documents
- Resume
- Internship Verification—A letter from the internship organization stating you have been awarded the internship.
- Budget—Itemize the funds and expenses associated with the internship, such as salary, grants, housing, transportation, etc.
How to Develop a Budget
University of North Carolina Writing Center
Deadline
View the Opportunities Overview page for the Internship Stipend application window.
Questions
Address questions to skd@niu.edu.
