Internship & Scholarship Opportunities

We encourage students to work with the Intern Abroad Program at UW–Madison to explore internship possibilities both domestically and while they are abroad. You can view international internship opportunities and schedule to meet with an Intern Abroad advisor through their website.

Internship opportunities allow students to: apply knowledge they have learned in the classroom, develop real world skills, gain valuable experiences, and build a portfolio that supports their post-graduation career path. IS Major students are encouraged to pursue internship opportunities to get a feel for what field may or may not interest them. Internships offer a great opportunity to work in a variety of fields in order to see if a professional job in that field is something they would like to pursue further. Students who gain experience through internships have an easier time approaching the job market because they have had exposure to the real working conditions of their chosen profession.

Students can also explore the resources at Successworks, the career services office within the College of Letters and Science, and Handshake.  IS Majors can also apply to the Wisconsin in Washington, DC program administered through the study abraod office that includes academic coursework and an internship component.

The Newman Family Scholarship for International Studies has been established to benefit International Studies majors who strive to promote understanding of different cultures in the service of the greater good.

Lynne Newman is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin (BA ’67). Her Spanish major prepared her for a full life that has included travel all over the world. Exposure to a variety of cultures has increased her awareness of the need to promote understanding of different cultures. She believes that this understanding can lead to solving some of our global challenges including reducing armed conflict and promoting literacy and family planning for women. She and her husband Jim established the Newman Family Scholarship to benefit students majoring in International Studies within the College of Letters & Science.

Application Requirements

The International Studies Major offer the Newman Family Scholarship for those who are Junior standing and above, declared in the International Studies Major, and with a GPA of 3.3 or higher in the major at UW–Madison.

How to Apply & Application Process

Calls for application are announced to the IS Majors typically in the late fall or early spring term via email. A faculty selection committee will choose one or more recipients based on eligibility and the excellence of the proposals.

The IS Major offers the Newman Family Internship Award for students declared in IS who need additional financial assistance to pursue unpaid or under-paid summer internships related to International Studies.

Lynne Newman is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin (BA ’67). Her Spanish major prepared her for a full life that has included travel all over the world. Exposure to a variety of cultures has increased her awareness of the need to promote understanding of different cultures. She believes that this understanding can lead to solving some of our global challenges including reducing armed conflict and promoting literacy and family planning for women. She and her husband Jim established the Newman Family Scholarship to benefit students majoring in International Studies within the College of Letters & Science.

Application Requirements

Applicants must be junior standing with a minimum 3.3 GPA in the major and declared in the IS Major in order to apply.

The internship must take place during the summer term.

Students cannot be enrolled for summer credit at the time of the internship.

How to Apply & Application Process

Call for applications are typically announced in late fall or early spring terms. Depending on available funds, applications will be considered on a rolling basis after the announced deadline. Each application will be reviewed by a faculty committee based on the excellence and relevance of the applications.