SUNY Oneonta is committed to making internship experiences available to all students on campus. We are pleased to offer several internship funding options for SUNY Oneonta students. By completing the application form, you will be considered for funding for internship-related expenses including transportation, living expenses, technology, and more!
By applying, you will be considered for each of the awards you are eligible for. Please review application instructions for the appropriate term before submitting the electronic form. Priority will be given to students completing internships for academic credit. Important: Students completing international internships must apply for funding through the Office of Global Education. Students completing internships for Business Economics or Business Administration should reach out directly to the department for funding opportunities.
Spring 2023 Application Fall 2022 Application
Application Form
Complete the online application form to apply for funding. Note: application for Spring 2023 is now open.
It is important to note that there are two ways to complete your funding application. You may:
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Apply for pre-approval. Apply for funding before you begin looking for your internship. Example: Students who want to intern in New York City, but don’t have access to transportation, may want to apply for guaranteed train fare before looking for a specific internship.
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Apply for funding with an approved internship. You must have an approved internship in Handshake.
Note: This application is separate from your application to gain credit for an internship. Funding up to $3,000 will be awarded.
Key Dates
Please review the dates below before submitting your internship funding application.
Spring 2023 Internships
- November 15, 2022: Deadline to apply for pre-approved funding.
- January 14, 2023: Deadline for funding applications for fully approved (registered) internships. Note: Students who received pre-approved funding must have an approved internship by this deadline.
Summer 2023 Internships
- March 25, 2023: Deadline to apply for pre-approved funding.
- June 3, 2023: Deadline for funding applications for fully approved (registered) internships. Note: Students who received pre-approved funding must have an approved internship by this deadline.
Fall 2022 Internships
- May 20, 2022: Deadline to apply for pre-approved funding.
- August 15, 2022: Deadline for funding applications for fully approved (registered) internships. Note: Students who received pre-approved funding must have an approved internship by this deadline.
Pre-approved funding is available so you can feel confident in applying for internships that have additional costs. For example, if you would like to apply to internships in a certain region that requires transportation costs, a pre-approval for train fare can alleviate limitations on your internship search.
To apply for pre-approved funding:
- Meet with your faculty sponsor to discuss the possibility of doing an internship and where you might want to do one. Your faculty sponsor will need to email internships@oneonta.edu acknowledging that you have met with them and that they support your internship.
- Complete the application form before the pre-approval due date and indicate that you are applying for pre-approval.
Important: If you receive pre-approved funding, you must have an approved internship by the deadline listed in your award letter. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of awarded funding.
Funding can be applied for the following expenses:
Expense |
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Transportation |
Transportation includes gas, train fare, bus fare, etc. |
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Clothing |
Certain positions may have a dress code or required safety materials. |
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Lost Wages |
To be considered for lost wages you will need to provide a calculation of the lost amount based on your current position as well as what those wages cover. (Hourly rate at current position) x (Hours lost at position due to internship) = (Funding Recommendation)
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Food |
This can include groceries, on-site lunches, etc. |
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Housing |
Be specific when including anticipated housing costs for the specified area. |
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Technology |
Include cost of the specific device, program, equipment, etc. |
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Other |
Additional supplies required for internship. |
- You must include itemized amounts for your funding requests to be considered. Applications without a specific amount requested will not be considered.
- Typically, funding awards fall between $250-$3500.
- Your application will be considered for full or partial funding. This means that while you may not receive all the funding you requested, you could still be awarded a portion of the total amount.
By applying for funding opportunities, you will be considered for the available internship funding opportunities listed below.
The Dewar Foundation Fund for Internship Support
The Dewar Foundation Fund for Internship Support helps make internship experiences more accessible to students. Permanent residents from Otsego County and contiguous counties (Delaware and Chenango) are eligible to apply. Award preference goes to current students that graduated from Oneonta High School.
Note: Enrolled students interning both domestically and internationally for academic credit are eligible to apply for support.
The Helen & Michael Casper Fellowship for Internship Support
The Helen & Michael Casper Fellowship for Internship Support has been created through the charitable gifts of Andrea Casper ’75 in honor and memory of her parents. The Fund is intended to help make internship experiences accessible for SUNY Oneonta students. The Helen & Michael Casper Fellowship for Internship Support was established through Possibilities Full of Promise, the 125th Anniversary Campaign for SUNY Oneonta, and recognizes the impact that participating in an internship can make on a student’s educational experience and career.
Enrolled students interning both domestically and internationally are eligible to submit an application for support. Note: Students participating in both credit and non-credit bearing internships are eligible to apply.
The John Kaelin ‘77 Internship Fund
The John Kaelin ’77 Internship Fund is used to make internship experiences more accessible for SUNY Oneonta students. Examples of eligible expenses to be paid from this fund include but are not limited to transportation costs and living expenses and may include stipends to students participating in low-paying internships.
Note: Students participating in US-based and international internships are eligible for this funding.
Have Questions?
- Reach out to the Career Development Center to book an appointment with a Career Counselor.
- Email internships@oneonta.edu for specific questions about internships.
- Stay connected with your Faculty Sponsor for requirements specific to your internship experience.