Many merit- and need-based scholarships are available to students completing an international internship.
Intern Abroad Advisors can help you focus your scholarship search and provide supporting documentation, such as offer letters or confirmation that you’re in the process of securing an international internship.
Am I eligible for scholarships that say they are for study abroad programs?
Yes! In general, students who are interning abroad on one of our programs (UW Signature Internships or External Internships*) are eligible to apply to scholarships designated for study abroad programs.
Scholarships that are not offered by UW-Madison may have different requirements. You may want to verify that a for-credit internship program is eligible before completing a scholarship application.
All the scholarships listed on this webpage can be applied towards a for-credit internship program.
Note: Scholarship and grant deadlines may be different (and often earlier) than your program application deadline. You will generally be applying for scholarships before you have a confirmed internship offer. It is normal to still be considering program options while you apply for funding.
*External Internships must be approved by International Academic Programs.
Promega International Scientific Internship Scholarship
Provided through a grant from Promega Corporation, this $5,500 scholarship supports undergraduate students undertaking an unpaid international internship (not virtual) aimed at improving the quality of life in the world. UW-Madison students from all science fields and enrolled in the Worldwide Internship Program for credit are eligible. Deadline is March 4, 2024 (for summer 2024)
UW Signature Internship Grants
For UW Signature Internships, students will receive an automatic $800 grant toward the cost of their participation in the Worldwide Internship Program. These positions have a "UW Signature" note in the International Internship Database and will have the scholarship noted in the funding information. It will be offered automatically upon acceptance, no separate application required.
UW-Madison Awards
School/College, Department, and Program Awards
- L&S SuccessWorks Internship Scholarship
- SoHE Summer Internship Scholarship
- CALS Study Abroad Scholarships
- CALS Internship Scholarship
- School of Education Internship Scholarship
- BBA Student Career Development Fund (Business School)
- School of Journalism & Mass Communication Summer Internship Support
- SOMOS Student Development Award (Chican@ & Latin@ Studies)
- Ouisconsin Field Research Scholarship (French-speaking countries)
- Center for Jewish Studies Travel Grants
- Scan|Design Foundation Scholarship (Denmark)