Internship

2027 South Asia Internship Grants

Organization: Stanford University – Center for South Asia and Stanford Global Studies
Country: United States
Degree Level: Bachelor

Grant 90 days left

The 2027 South Asia Internship Grants, offered by Stanford University’s Center for South Asia in collaboration with the Stanford Global Studies Internship Program, provide funding for eligible Stanford students undertaking an in-person internship related to South Asia.

Who Can Apply

To be eligible, applicants must:

Currently enrolled Stanford undergraduate, co-term, and master’s students.
Students must be enrolled at Stanford during the quarter in which they apply and enrolled in undergraduate study when grant funding is disbursed in spring.
Priority is given to students enrolled in the Global Studies South Asia Minor.
Applicants must be in good academic standing and may not be on suspension.
Applicants must arrange an internship with an organization related to a region or country of South Asia.
International students must consult Stanford’s Bechtel International Center regarding applicable requirements.

Fields of Study

Global Studies, South Asian studies, education, women’s issues, public health, environmental sustainability, and other fields relevant to organizations working in South Asia

Value

Up to $7,000 toward an eligible internship.
Funding supports an in-person internship lasting at least eight weeks full-time, defined as 35 or more hours per week.

Selection Criteria

Applicants are assessed on:

The application statement should demonstrate the applicant’s fit with the self-arranged internship position.
Applicants should explain why they selected the host organization, the skills they can contribute, and what they expect to gain from the internship.
Priority is given to students enrolled in the Global Studies South Asia Minor.
The host organization must provide a full-time staff supervisor or mentor who is not a volunteer or a family member of the applicant.
The host organization may not be owned or operated by the applicant’s family member.

Required Documents

A statement of no more than 500 words addressed to the Stanford Selection Committee.
The statement must include the host organization’s name and website, internship address, contact person’s name, email address and phone number, internship dates, job description, and an itemized budget.
An online recommendation form completed by a recommender, preferably a Stanford affiliate and not the internship host organization.
Completed SlideRoom application questions and any information required by the application system.

How to Apply

Create a SlideRoom account using a Stanford email address, select “apply now,” arrange for the recommender to complete the recommendation form, complete the application questions, and submit the application by the deadline. Applicants should verify that the correct internship position or positions are selected before submitting.