Life After Mary Wash Internship Fellows Program
The Life After Mary Wash Internship Fellows Program is a selective, cohort-based experience for students, designed to help them secure meaningful internships and other work-based learning opportunities and reflect on what they’re learning along the way. Fellows receive structured support throughout the internship search process, funding to promote access, and opportunities to connect their academic experiences to future career goals.
Fellows participate in structured workshops and professional development programming throughout the academic year, gain hands-on experience through summer internships and work-based learning, and develop skills aligned with the Life After Mary Washington core competencies. A centerpiece of the program is the Alumni Mentoring Initiative, which pairs each Fellow with a UMW alum for five structured conversations.
This program is supported by the Student Support and Access Grant, and the Internship and Work-Based Learning Capacity-Building Grant, both administered by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV).
Apply Now!
Interested students should complete the application form by Friday, October 30, 2026. Selections will be made by December 2026, and the program will launch in January 2027.
The program is open to students from all majors who are seeking an internship and want structured support, accountability, and reflection as part of the process. Participating students must be enrolled on campus through the fall 2027 semester.
What Fellows Receive
- A $1,500 internship stipend
- Workshops during the spring 2027 and fall 2027 semesters focused on internship search strategies, professional development, and reflection, as well as other meetings and check-ins
- Individual and group support from career professionals
- Mentorship and guidance from alumni and faculty & industry partners
- Opportunities to articulate skills gained through internships and coursework
- Participation in a fall Internship Fellows Symposium
Program Timeline
- Fall 2026: Application and selection process
- Spring 2027: Internship search support and preparation
- Summer 2027: Internship experience with ongoing check-ins
- Fall 2027: Reflection, skill articulation, and professional storytelling
Expectations
Fellows are expected to:
- Attend required workshops and cohort meetings
- Actively pursue and complete an internship
- Engage in reflection and assessment activities
- Communicate regularly with program staff
Questions?
Email Michael Dunn, Director, Center for Career and Professional Development (mdunn2@umw.edu).