College of Arts and Sciences
Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Humanities Grant
The Mellon Humanities Internship Program (MHIP) supports a transformative, paid internship program for undergraduate majors in the humanities and humanistic social sciences. The program helps address critical barriers students face, particularly those from underrepresented groups, in securing high-quality internships. By providing essential support services, MHIP empowers students to gain practical experience, develop professional skills, and enhance their career prospects.
The Mellon Humanities Internship Program supports:
- Paid Internships: · More than 100 students a year will have the chance to gain real-world experience through paid internships, mostly at non-profit and community organizations.
- Wraparound Support: Students are eligible to receive assistance with transportation and professional attire. They may also request support for child or elder care to ensure they can focus on their internships.
- Faculty Development: Provides resources for developing new courses and conducting career guidance sessions, ensuring they can provide the best support to students.
Who Is Eligible for a Mellon Internship?
This program is open to undergraduate students who are either seeking an internship or have already secured one and are interested in additional support and career development opportunities.
To be eligible, students must have a declared major and/or concentration in one of the following humanities/humanistic social sciences programs:
- African and African American Studies
- Anthropology
- Earth Sciences
- Geoarchaeology Concentration
- Geography Concentration
- English
- History
- International and Global Studies
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Sociology
- World Languages & Literatures
