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Internship awards help students offset personal costs affiliated with internship completion. There is a common application for all Internship Awards below. All applicants will be considered for the awards for which they qualify.

Internship Awards Criteria

While criteria for each award differs, all applicants must:

Be a current Miami University student on the Oxford Camus. There is a separate application for students on the Regional campuses.
Be in good academic standing and have at least a 2.0 GPA. Some awards criteria may be higher.
Have completed at least two full-time semesters with a minimum of 24 GPA hours earned at Miami (for continuing students); or completed at least 12 GPA hours earned at Miami (for transfer students)
Awarded students must submit their internship details to Handshake prior to disbursement of the award.

Your internship award could be taxable. Please check the IRS site for additional guidance.

Apply for a Research/Internship Award

Grant Recipients

Patrick Geshan

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“I needed to learn all kinds of new technology in order to intern with the Mansfield Destroyers that I had never used before in my broadcasting career. I acquired plenty of life lessons through living and working in a new community. I learned the importance of networking, community relations, good public relations, and generally treating those with respect.

“I could go on and on about how valuable this experience was and how much I learned, but I want to thank everyone involved with this award in helping me achieve my goal of becoming a sportscaster!”

Leslie Edwards

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“When I decided to pursue my career in dietetics, I knew my long-term goal would be to work in private practice and have my own business, but many registered dietitians (RDs) say to have an open mind when going into your internship since there’s so much to experience.

“We helped at the Talawanda Oxford Pantry & Social Services (TOPSS) and the Institute for Food Farm. I had no previous experience volunteering at a food pantry or farm before, but really appreciated these rotations.”

Rachel Mancuso

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“I have never seen such a wonderful, healthy work environment as the one at Equality Ohio. Everyone was so loving and supportive. No one hesitates to jump in when some help is necessary.

“The majority of Equality Ohio’s work is centered at the local level, passing various non-discrimation ordinances. They also lobby at the state level for various bills and other legislative items on numerous contemporary agendas.

“I was balancing two jobs along with my internship, so I learned how to compartmentalize things and how to manage my time.”

Professional Attire Fund

The Miami University Professional Attire Fund provides up to $300 to students who need help buying clothing for career events or jobs. Students may buy career wear such as dress shirts, blazers, cardigans, dress pants, blouses, belts, socks and shoes with the funds.

Funds may not be used to buy casual attire, other non-professional clothing, or uniforms. Please allow two weeks for funding to be available.

Apply for the Professional Attire Fund

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Dress for Success

Through a partnership with JCPenney, Miami University students, staff, faculty, and alumni/alumna are invited to save on your in-person and online purchases of professional attire and accessories.

Students will receive a 30% coupon when they check-in at the JCPenney entrance.

Coming September 2024 (exact date TBD)