Humanities Scholars’ experiences at UMBC are not confined to their classes. They step outside the boundaries of the classroom and apply what they have learned within a professional environment.
UMBC’s Career Center is an excellent resource for scholars looking to find internships. We highly suggest students visit the Career Center to learn more about internship opportunities, and also visit the Find an Internship or Job section of their website.
To support our scholars, the Humanities Scholars Program has two awards available that current scholars can apply for:
Davison Internship Award
The Davison Internship Award will provide students with expanded opportunities for applied experiences within and beyond the boundaries of the United States, helping them become independent thinkers who examine culture and the human experience from a variety of perspectives. The award supports participation in an approved summer internship for which the Scholar will not be formally paid. Funding may be used to cover internship expenses including travel, professional clothing, and/or room and board, up to a maximum of $3,000.
This award is available mid April-May each year.
Apply to the Davison Internship Award
Bunting Family Community Engagement and Experience Award
The Fund supports humanities students as they pursue applied learning experiences in the local community and abroad. The Engagement award seeks to provide scholars with expanded opportunities for applied experiences in and around Baltimore. The award hopes to expand access for students to applied and intensive experiences outside of UMBC, helping them become independent thinkers who examine culture and the human experience from a variety of perspectives. Up to $5,000 in Bunting funds may be used to support participation in activities such as internships, applied experiences, or intensive study beyond the standard UMBC curriculum (for example, language immersion). Eligible activities must be low or non-compensated or fee-based, and applicants must demonstrate need for the financial support in order to participate. Activities must take place for at least 20 hours/week for a minimum of 4 weeks.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Apply to the Bunting Family Community Engagement and Experience Award