Princeton University

The Office of International Programs offers the following funding for summer study and internships abroad:

• The Dean’s Fund for Summer Study Abroad offers grants ranging from $500 to $1,500 to students on financial aid who enroll in structured programs lasting at least four weeks. Some funds are set aside for freshmen and sophomores to study language intensively abroad or in the U.S. Applicants must describe how the proposed summer study connects to their future academic plans. Note: The Dean's Fund was previously  the President's Fund.
• The International Internship Program (IIP) supports unpaid summer international internships (minimum eight weeks long). You may apply for an IIP Placement, which carries an automatic grant, or apply for IIP Funding for an internship you have identified independently.

You may also look for financial support from the following sources on the Princeton campus:

Canadian Studies Program offers a limited number of grants to Princeton undergraduates to fund non-paying summer internships in Canada with government or non-profit organizations. In addition, the Committee for Canadian Studies provides research grants to undergraduate students who are conducting research concerning Canada.  Canadian Studies also provides funding for French language study during the summer in Quebec. Applications for these language study funds are coordinated by the Dean's Fund for Summer Study Abroad.

Class of 1978 Foundation offers five to eight grants annually for community service projects in the U.S. and overseas. For more information, contact Jesse Milan, Jr. ’78, President, Class of 1978 Foundation, at foundation@princeton78.com

Class of 1984 Memorial Fund offers limited financial assistance to Princeton undergraduates in good standing for academic projects relating to independent work. Applications are available at Maclean House. Contact Helen Mazarakis at hmazarakis@yahoo.com.

Class of 1991 Fund supports senior thesis research, independent work, and public service internships. Awards of up to $500. For further information, contact Sean Osborne '91 at sean91@alumni.princeton.edu.

Class of 1995 Summer Service Fund provides financial support for undergraduates pursuing public or community service anywhere in the world. The fund does not support summer study abroad. Contact Dan Marcus ’95 at dannytime@yahoo.com.

Class of 1997 Public Works Summer Stipend provides one $1,000 grant per year to a student who would otherwise receive little or no salary for summer work/internship at a public policy, nonprofit, or government organization. Contact Liza Walworth '97 at liza_walworth@hotmail.com for application details

Edwin F. Ferris Class of 1899 Grants for Summer Internships in the Media
The Princeton Council of the Humanities offers grants of $3,000 for summer internships in writing, publishing, and journalism, both print and electronic media.

Fred Fox ’39 Fund offers grants up to $1,000 to Princeton undergraduates in good standing for academically oriented projects. Academic projects may be related to the applicant’s course of study or funding may be used for courses or academic help not available at the University. Contact Joanne Sismondo, Murray-Dodge Hall, 609-258-5460.

Martin A. Dale ’53 Summer Award: provides financial support to enable a small number of sophomores to pursue worthy projects that provide important opportunities for growth, foster independence and leadership skills, and broaden or deepen some area of special interest. Summer projects might include special programs involving creative expression, community service projects, participation in international service programs, certain programs of formal summer study (not related to junior independent work), nonsalaried public interest internships, or participation in cultural activities. The awards carry a taxable stipend of $4,000. Students on financial aid who win the award will also have their expected summer earning replaced. For more information, contact your residential college.

Pace Center advises students interested in public service internships through which they can learn about other cultures and peoples while contributing to the public good in communities across the globe. The Pace Center also provides guidance to groups of students who wish to start their own service project. For all funded public service internships, the Pace Center provides on-going advising, pre-departure preparation, support during the summer immersion experience, and guidance on post-internship opportunities. For more information, contact the Pace Center at 8-7260 or pace@princeton.edu.

Princeton Environmental Institute (PEI) encourages students with an interest in environmental issues to pursue internships that will contribute to their overall knowledge and understanding of the scientific, technical, policy, and/or human dimensions of addressing environmental problems.  PEI’s internship program includes support for both established and student-initiated experiences. Students are encouraged to pursue environmentally-focused opportunities with enterprises whose mission/work is consistent with their own interests and/or field of academic study. In the past, students have had assignments with NGOs, government agencies, environmental research and advocacy organizations, and faculty-led research initiatives. PEI also administers the Grand Challenges Summer Internship Program, which is designed to encourage students to spend their summers in settings that will enrich their expertise and understanding of topics related to the themes of the Grand Challenges Program—Energy, Development, and Health. The Program offers established domestic and international research internship opportunities with Princeton faculty and other enterprises. Students seeking funding for unpaid internship opportunities, which they have independently identified, may also apply for funding consideration.

Program in Hellenic Studies offers a limited number Stanley J. Seeger Fellowships to Princeton undergraduates whose work would benefit from summer travel in Greece, Cyprus, or other Mediterranean countries relevant to the study of Classical, Byzantine, or Modern Greece. Undergraduates from all departments are welcome to apply. A wide range of opportunities is available: study programs, archaeological work, independent research, language courses, senior-thesis-related work, creative projects in the arts, summer employment, internships, etc. Interested students should contact Toni Hackett, office coordinator, Program in Hellenic Studies, Scheide Caldwell House, Room 106, 8-7588, thackett@princeton.edu.

Program in Latin American Studies supports thesis research abroad and some internships overseas.

Regional programs in East Asian Studies, Near Eastern Studies, and Russian and Eurasian Studies have limited funds to support summer study abroad, particularly for language training and thesis research. Applications for Russian Studies Program Funds are coordinated by the Dean's Fund for Summer Study Abroad.

Senior Thesis Research Funding: available from a number of departments and programs as well as from the Office of the Dean of the College. Juniors wishing to apply for summer research grants apply in the late spring; seniors may apply in the early fall for funds to conduct research over the fall break or during intersession. Applications for these funds are coordinated by the Office of the Dean of the College.

Woodrow Wilson School Internship Funding: available to Woodrow Wilson School juniors for internships in governmental or nonprofit organizations in public policy or international affairs.

Woodrow Wilson School Senior Thesis Research Funding: University seniors, in any department, working on a senior thesis topic in public policy or international relations may apply to the Woodrow Wilson School for funding to support their thesis research during the academic year. Research may be conducted during the fall break and the period between semesters. Students who received research grants for the summer may apply again.