URochester Internship Programs

• ACM Global Laboratories
• Aflac
• AVANGRID
• Constellation Brands, Inc.
• EverClean Eastern LLC
• fairelife, LLC
• Excellus
• New York Air Brake
• Northwestern Mutual
• O’Keefe Stevens Advisory
• Paylocity
• Professional Notary Services, Inc.
• Rolen Technologies
• Target
• Vero Financial Group
• Withum

To find all postings for the program, log into Handshake and search for the University of Rochester Collection labeled “Bond Family Scholars Internships: Summer 2026”

New internship postings coming soon! Check back regularly to discover the latest opportunities.

Program Eligibility
First-year, sophomore and junior students in the School of Arts & Sciences, the Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and the Simon Undergraduate Business Program at the University of Rochester are eligible to apply.

Program Benefits
In addition to securing a paid, full-time summer internship, accepted students will join a community of Bond Scholar interns, develop a network with all participating organizations, and participate in educational and social programming supported by the Greene Center. Selected interns will receive:

To find all postings for the program, log into Handshake and search for the University of Rochester Collection labeled “Bond Family Scholars Internships: Summer 2026”

Application Period: See individual job postings for application period 
Application Deadline: See individual job postings for application deadlines
Interviews: TBD based on employer timelines
Internship Period: Summer 2026 (will be determined by internship site)
Summer Excursions: Summer 2026 (TBD)

Christina Pero – Employer Engagement Program Director 
Questions, email christina.pero@rochester.edu

Development / Fundraising

• Ronald McDonald House — Development Intern
• Ugandan Water Project — Development Intern
• Garth Fagan Dance — Development Intern
• RCN (Rochester Childfirst Network) — Marketing & Development Intern

Community / Leadership / Youth Development

• United Way — Leadership Development Intern
• SEAC (South East Area Coalition) — Community Development Intern
• Alive & Well — Youth Development Intern
• Girls Rock! Rochester (GR!L) — Program Assistant Internship

Case Management / Human Services

• Mary’s Place Refugee Outreach — Case Management Intern
• Rochester Refugee Resettlement Services — Case Management Intern

Education / Museum / Cultural

• The Strong National Museum of Play — Conservation & Collections Internship
• Susan B. Anthony — Museum Intern
• Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) — Education Intern
• Mt. Hope Family Center — Dance & Movement Intern
• JCC — Venue Coordinator Intern

Marketing / Communications / Operations

• Mary Cariola — Marketing Communications Intern
• Trillium Health — People Operations Intern
• RCN (Rochester Childfirst Network) — Marketing & Development Intern (also listed under Development)

Emergency / Humanitarian Services

• Red Cross — Disaster Cycle Services Mass Care Internship

Program Eligibility

First-year, sophomore and junior students in the School of Arts & Sciences, the Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and the Simon Undergraduate Business Program at the University of Rochester are eligible to apply, including international students.

Program Benefits

In addition to securing a full-time summer internship, accepted students join a community of current and past interns, develop a network with all participating organizations, and participate in educational and social programming supported by the Greene Center for Career Education and Connections. In addition, selected interns receive:

To apply, students must submit a resume (and cover letter if indicated) for each position on Handshake. To find all postings for the program, search for the University of Rochester Collection labeled “Schwartz Community-Based Internships: Summer 2026” in the Jobs section of Handshake.

Additional Details

• Students will be required to work a minimum of 270 hours over the course of the summer months from June-August. The times and dates of the internship will be determined between the organization and the student in order to provide flexibility.
• Please do not apply on the organization’s websites for this program. This will NOT count as a Schwartz Community Based Internship. All students must apply through Handshake.
• Students are able to apply for more than one internship site, and we encourage you to do this!

Applications Open: Thursday, January 1, 2026
Applications Close: Sunday, February 22, 2026
Internship Period: Summer 2026 (will be determined by internship site)
Tentative Summer Excursion Dates:
– Excursion #1: Friday, June 19, 2026
– Excursion #2: Friday, July 24, 2026
– End-of-Summer Celebration: Thursday, July 30, 2026

Check out how our interns spent one of their summer excursions learning, connecting, and giving back together.  

Julie Moore – Recruiting and Customer Experience Manager
Questions, email julie.moore@rochester.edu

Brittney Campbell – Employer Engagement Program Director 
Questions, email brittney.campbell@rochester.edu  

• Rochester Red Wings
• Instant Provider
• High Probability Advisors

To find all postings for the program, log into Handshake and search for the University of Rochester Collection labeled “Hire Rochester Internship Program: Summer 2026”.

New internship postings coming soon! Check back regularly to discover the latest opportunities.

Program Eligibility

First-year, sophomore and junior students in the School of Arts & Sciences, the Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and the Simon Undergraduate Business Program at the University of Rochester are eligible to apply, including international students.

Program Benefits

In addition to securing a full-time summer internship, accepted students join a community of current and past interns, develop a network with all participating organizations, and participate in educational and social programming supported by the Greene Center for Career Education and Connections. In addition, selected interns receive:

• A $7,250 stipend distributed across the course of the summer months
• Two Rochester-based summer excursions, One End-Of-Summer Celebration
• Internship credit with transcript notation (CASC 394i)
• A dedicated career advisor

To find all postings for the program, log into Handshake and search for the University of Rochester Collection labeled “Hire Rochester Internship Program: Summer 2026”

Additional Details

• Students will be required to work a minimum of 270 hours over the course of the summer months from June-August. The times and dates of the internship will be determined between the organization and the student in order to provide flexibility.
• Please do not apply on the organization’s websites for this program. This will NOT count as a Hire Rochester Internship Program. All students must apply through Handshake.
• Students are able to apply for more than one internship site, and we encourage you to do this!

Application Period: See individual job postings for application period 
Application Deadline: See individual job postings for application deadlines
Interviews: TBD based on employer timelines
Internship Period: Summer 2026 (will be determined by internship site)
Summer Excursions: Summer 2026 (TBD)

Christina Pero – Employer Engagement Program Director 
Questions, email christina.pero@rochester.edu

Program Eligibility

First-year, sophomore and junior students in the School of Arts & Sciences, the Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and the Simon Undergraduate Business Program at the University of Rochester are eligible to apply, including international students.

Program Benefits

In addition to securing a full-time summer internship, accepted students join a community of current and past interns, develop a network with all participating organizations, and participate in educational and social programming supported by the Greene Center for Career Education and Connections. In addition, selected interns receive:

• A $10,000 stipend distributed across the course of the summer months
• One End-Of-Summer Celebration
• Internship credit with transcript notation (CASC 394i)
• A dedicated career advisor

Human Rights Campaign, Interns for Equity, in Washington, D.C.

Apply to the position on Handshake.

Additional Details

• Students will be required to work a minimum of 270 hours over the course of the summer months from June-August. The times and dates of the internship will be determined between the organization and the student in order to provide flexibility.
• Please do not apply on the organization’s websites for this program. This will NOT count as a Ostrow/Newkirk Internship Program. All students must apply through Handshake.
• Students are able to apply for more than one internship site, and we encourage you to do this!

Application Period: See individual job posting
Application Deadline: See individual job posting
Interviews: TBD based on employer’s timeline
Internship Period: Summer 2026 (will be determined by employer)

Jodyi Wren – Associate Dean
Questions, email jodyi.wren@rochester.edu

• Undergraduate students who will continue enrollment in Fall 2026 (including Dec 2026 graduates).
• Enrolled in the School of Arts & Sciences or the Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences for at least one degree program (including those in the dual degree program at the Eastman School of Music).
• Can document a cost-of-living financial need exceeding that of internship wages, university or other funding supports
• See the overview page for questions on whether your experience qualifies as an internship.
• Both domestic and international travel expenses can be included in the application and will be subject to university review if necessary.

Not Eligible for Funding

• Programs that include a fee or tuition to participate, including study abroad and faculty-led programs, Washington Center Internships, summer business accelerators, etc.
• Service trips of less than 28 days do not qualify as internships.
• If you receive funding from another UR internship/funding program (e.g. Bond Family Scholars Internship), you’re not eligible to receive additional funding.
• Summer research opportunities mentored by a UR Faculty member UR Faculty mentor/PI/lab/department – UR summer research projects are eligible for funding under the Office of Undergraduate Research’s Summer DISCOVER Fund.
• Entrepreneurial projects should connect with the Ain Center for Entrepreneurship for a variety of different financial supports. 
• Due to visa restrictions, students on F-1 visas graduating in Spring or Summer 2026 are ineligible to apply.

• Search for and secure an internship. If you need assistance, meet with a staff member or peer career advisor in the Greene Center. The opportunity must be secured before applying for funding, and you will need to upload a copy of your internship offer letter or confirmation as part of your application.
• Application Deadline – April 6, 2026. Please submit your application for consideration by April 7th. There is no benefit to submitting your application early, so please take your time to craft a strong application and put yourself in the best position to receive funding.
  • PLEASE NOTE: Even though the deadline has passed, you are still more than welcome to apply. However, while you may still apply, the application may not be up for consideration.
• WARNING: You are encouraged to fill in and complete your application in one sitting. You will receive a confirmation email after you submit, with a link to return to your application if needed. If you have the tab open for multiple days, your application may not register when you submit it, as the application may log you out.

Still have questions about whether you can/should apply? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions.

Creating a Strong Application

As with any application, we encourage you to put reflection, time, and effort into your funding application. The following tips can help you prepare a strong application.

• Use the application checklist worksheet to compile all the information you need to input into the online application. Please complete the application in one sitting, as you cannot save and return to it mid-way.
• We encourage you to take advantage of the Writing, Speaking, and Argument Program as well as drop-in hours at the Greene Center to review your budget justification and career impact statements prior to the deadline. Be concise but complete with your statements.
• Check the application scoring rubric to understand how applications are evaluated.

In addition, applications with the following have a higher likelihood of receiving funding:

Budget justification:

• Clearly describes how each budget line was researched and estimated
• Describes how you will maximize your budget for the summer
• Explains how receiving summer internship funding is important to your ability to complete the internship

Career impact statement:

• Describe your motivation for undertaking the internship
• Make strong connections between the internship experience and your academic or career goals
• Give concrete examples of how the internship activities will help you further develop college competencies

Join our workshops and drop-in hours to strengthen your summer internship funding application.

Workshops

• Tuesday, March 24th from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm | 4-200 Dewey Hall, Greene Center
• Friday, March 27th from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm | 4-200 Dewey Hall, Greene Center

Drop-In Hours

Applications are evaluated based on the funding requested, the completeness and quality of the application, the budget justification, and career impact statements. Please see the application scoring rubric to craft a competitive application.

Award amounts are based on the budget submitted. They typically range from $1,000 to a max of $3,500.

If awarded funding, there are multiple steps you will need to take for us to process your award. They are broken down by a variety of factors here.

In most cases, payments are made by the end of May and the middle of July. All Summer Internship Funding recipients should know that tax withholding MAY be taken out of your check, depending on your primary citizenship and any applicable tax treaties.

See the Funding FAQs for more information.