The Intern Group Scholarships
At The Intern Group, we inspire and encourage people to believe in and challenge themselves, discover their passion and realize their potential. We dream of a world in which 8 billion people could realize their potential and we are committed to taking action to promote the change that we want to see in the world.
For this reason, we award scholarships or grants to outstanding candidates each year. We are looking for people who are ambitious, global-minded and committed to realizing their potential while living out our organization’s values: teamwork, global leadership, continuous learning, and people focus.
The Intern Group Scholarships 2025
We are delighted to offer 5 Full-Ride Scholarships for our global virtual internship program in 2025. These scholarships are aimed at talented individuals who are ambitious, global-minded, and looking to gain experience in their field of study but struggle financially to achieve their dream. Each of the scholarships provides 100% funding on our remote internship program for any of the available career fields. Submissions for these scholarships close on January 31st 2025, so be sure to get your application in soon.
What's included in the scholarship?
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Guaranteed remote internship
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Career advancement training
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Global community & network
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Professional development materials
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CV improvement tool
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24/7 emergency support
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Exclusive workshop series
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Remote social events
Available start dates
July 2025: 11th & 25th
August 2025: 8th & 22nd
September 2025: 5th & 19th
October 2025: 3rd & 17th
Other important dates
2025 applications are open now! Applications close on January 31st 2025!
How it works:
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Apply online
To be considered for the scholarship, submit the application form, choosing your preferred remote internship career field and preferred start date. You will be also asked to submit your CV/resume as well as a short video introducing yourself and explaining why you should be the chosen recipient for the scholarship.
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Interview
If you are shortlisted for the scholarship, you will be invited to complete a 20 - 30 minute call with an Admissions Consultant who will speak to you about your options and further determine your suitability for a scholarship.
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Get accepted
We will inform you via email if you have been awarded one of the 5 scholarships. If you have been accepted into the scholarship program, we will begin the collaborative placement process with you to find you a suitable internship at one of our 3,000+ partnered host organizations.
Eligibility
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Must be 16 years or older
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Must be a current student or recent graduate
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Must be willing to share your experience with The Intern Group community via photos and videos on our various channels.
Selection criteria
The selection criteria for this international internship scholarship prioritizes candidates demonstrating a combination of financial need and exceptional merit.
Financial need, accounting for 25% of the evaluation, considers factors such as being a first-generation college student, coming from a disadvantaged background, or facing specific financial challenges.
The remaining 75% is allocated to assessing your overall application, including the quality of your essay (25%), the impact of your video presentation (25%), and the strength of your resume (25%). This approach ensures a diverse pool of talented individuals have the opportunity to access these scholarships and realize their potential.
Frequently asked questions
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Yes, you can still apply for a grant if you’re already a participant. If you are selected as the winner, we would reimburse you for the amount the grant is worth.
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Applications to participate will close on January 31st 2025. The winners will be announced in the following weeks.
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No, the grants are only valid towards virtual programs.
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Applications are due January 31st 2025. No late applications will be considered.
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No, you may only apply for one grant.
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These scholarships are exclusively for The Intern Group participants.
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You can choose from 4-24 weeks.
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Each of the scholarships provides 100% funding on our remote internship program for any of the available career fields, valued at $3000. The scholarship will be applied directly to the program fee. Recipients who have paid their program fees will be reimbursed the grant amount.
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In your application, send a photo or screenshot of your financial aid letter.
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No, you do not need to be receiving financial aid. This will be taken into consideration but will not be the determining factor.
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Yes, all nationalities are eligible and welcome to apply to these grants.
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No, there is not an age limit. The minimum age to apply for our program is 16 years old.
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Office equipment, including the required laptop/computer, is not included.