2026 WAICU Nonprofit Internship Program
*2026 Program now closed for applications* – Thank you to our wonderful interns and hosts!
Are you looking for an enriching summer internship experience? Do you want to enhance your résumé with hands-on work experience? Do you have a passion for making a meaningful contribution?
Through the generous support of two benevolent foundations, WAICU can offer sixteen summer internships. Spend your summer working for a great nonprofit organization. Student interns receive a $4,000 summer stipend and a $6,000 scholarship in exchange for 400 hours of work over 10 summer weeks. Interns gain valuable experience in the nonprofit sector and get a summer of amazing experiences, as well as attend the WAICU Internship Institute, which will be held in-person in the spring. Internships are located throughout Wisconsin and offer a wide range of opportunities for many different majors.
Interns are selected by the nonprofit organizations to which they apply.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible for the WAICU Nonprofit Internship Program, an applicant must:
1. Be currently enrolled full-time at a WAICU-member college or university
2. Possess and maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or better
3. Achieve/maintain full-time status as an undergraduate during the following academic year (NOTE: Students graduating BEFORE the Fall 2026 term ARE NOT eligible for the program).
4. Complete the WAICU Internship Agreement Form and W-9 Form and commit to 400 hours of service over 10 summer weeks
5. Demonstrate an interest in civic engagement in the nonprofit sector in one or more of the following areas: administration, program management, education, community outreach, finance, fund development, marketing and public relations, communications, human resources, technology, and other related areas (students from all academic areas are encouraged to apply).
Please contact Taylor Hooker, WAICU Director of Outreach & High School Partnerships, at taylor.hooker@waicu.org or 608.204.5237 with any questions.