Internships are one of the most important avenues for students to gain experience, make connections and prepare for careers post-graduation. The Internship Funding Award provides financial support for students who are required to complete their internships for credit or need assistance with living expenses during summer internships.
Tyler Gentry ’25 (right), who received funds from the Internship Funding Award, and a coworker in the Vevo office space in Los Angeles
Annually, Career Services offers the Internship Funding Award, which provides financial assistance to Syracuse sophomores and juniors throughout summer internship experiences. The award covers the cost of credit or travel and living expenses. Internships can be either paid or unpaid for students to be eligible to receive the award. Other eligibility requirements include the following.
- The applicant has not previously received the Internship Funding Award.
- The internship is an external summer position.
- The internship is supervised by a professional who can help the student explore opportunities that link theory with practice in the field of the student’s interest.
- The applicant’s Handshake profile is updated and complete.
Applications for the Internship Funding Award are due June 10, 2025. The following highlighted students received the Internship Funding Award in 2024.
Making Global Connections
Gabrielle Harrison ’25 spent her summer as a consumer public relations intern at FINN Partners in London, England. In this position, Harrison was immersed in the PR world and worked on projects for clients around the world. “I had the chance to contribute to meaningful campaigns, from media relations to event planning, and learned a great deal about the industry from my incredibly talented colleagues on the consumer team,” says Harrison.
The FINN Partners office in London (Photo by Gabrielle Harrison ’25)
Harrison says that future applicants should be thorough and specific about how they would benefit from the award. “Preparation is essential, so take time to craft a compelling narrative that showcases your passion and how this experience will benefit both you and your community.”
Contributing to the Entertainment Industry
Tyler Gentry ’25 spent his summer in Los Angeles, California, as a music and talent intern at Vevo. The Internship Funding Award allowed him to experience the city and work with leading artists in the music industry. “My internship gave me the opportunity to create studio performance videos for artists such as Dasha, The Warning, Wolftyla, Chanel Tres and many more!”
Gentry says that it was a difficult process to figure out the financial logistics of his internship, but he says it’s important for students to stay determined. “Be passionate about what you want and how you will obtain it. My passion and determination helped me stay focused on creating a realistic plan for me to make the internship happen,” says Gentry.
Securing Jobs Post-Graduation
Through the support of the Internship Funding Award, Madison Deak ’25 interned last summer at Goldman Sachs Ayco in Cohoes, New York. Her experience included networking opportunities with financial professionals and immersion in the world of wealth management. “After an amazing summer I’m excited to be returning full-time to Goldmans Family Office post-grad,” says Deak.
Deak says an essential part of finding an internship is to stay open-minded; it took her over a year after she started applying to land an offer. “As long as you’re doing the right things: applying, interviewing and continuing to be involved in your academics, you will find something. It may just take time. You will end up where you’re meant to be.”
For complete information and application details, visit the Internship Funding Award webpage on the Career Services website. Contact Erin Smith at ejsmit06@syr.edu with any questions.
Story by Student Experience communications intern Chloe Langerman ’25, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications