Arts Professional Pathways Internship Scholarship

Arts Professional Pathways Internship Scholarships support Arts student participation in career-building internships. The intention of this scholarship is to make internships more accessible to all students by offsetting basic needs such as living expenses, moving expenses, lost income, or increased travel expenses associated with the internship.

Students who are accepted into internships are eligible to apply for the Arts Division Internship Scholarship Fund that supports living expenses during the period of the internship. Students are awarded up to a maximum of $3,000 for internship scholarships.

Additional Eligibility Information

• Students applying for this award will be currently enrolled and in good academic standing. Undergraduate students in any Arts major and graduate students in any Arts graduate program are eligible to apply. 
• You must have already received a formal internship offer before applying to this scholarship.
• The internship will typically take place in the summer following the application submission, but can take place during any quarter (fall, winter, spring)  of the academic year in which the application is submitted. Seniors are eligible to apply for internships in the summer immediately following graduation. It is highly recommended that the student review how financial aid disbursement policies will impact any scholarship award.

Awards will prioritize students who demonstrate financial need. This may include :

• Are identified as high need by the UCSC Financial Aid office
• Need to relocate from current housing in order to accept the internship
• Need to give up current employment in order to accept the internship

Please note that only complete applications will be reviewed. Please ensure all questions are addressed and required attachments are uploaded with your application below.

Check back at the start of Spring Quarter for the application to go live. Please note that you will need to submit the following:

• Application form
• Upload Proof of Internship Offer
• Include statement outlining financial need
• Upload a completed budget

Deadline to apply is May 1, 2026. Scholarships will be reviewed and awarded by May 30, 2026.

Scholarship awards will be processed by the Arts Division, in coordination with the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office. The award will be incorporated in the awardee’s financial aid package, and actual award amounts may differ based on financial need. It is highly recommended that the student review how financial aid disbursement policies will impact any scholarship award. For questions, students can contact the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office or click here for frequently asked questions about scholarship payments.

Reporting

All award recipients are required to submit a one page written testimonial, within thirty days of completion of your internship,  reflecting on their internship and how it affected your career path. Recipients can also submit images of themselves at the workplace or of their projects (optional). These reports are important to measuring the impact of our scholarship and are powerful ways for us to continue to raise funds for this opportunity.

These scholarships are available in part by the generous support of the Pioneer Faculty Endowed Fund–A Legacy for the Future of the Arts.

This scholarship is open to all undergraduate students in any Arts major and graduate students in any Arts graduate program consistent with state and federal law, and the UC Nondiscrimination Statement.