Funding Sources

There are a variety of funding sources across Penn for professional pursuits over the summer. We encourage you to check some of highlighted resources below.

Summer Funding for undergraduates in CAS

Career Services summer funding is limited to the Turner Schulman Human Rights Internship Award. Visit our website to learn more. The application window will open by mid-February 2026.

Graduate student summer internship funding

In partnership with GAPSA, Penn Career Services will offer a limited amount of funding for unpaid summer internships for 2026. The 2026 application is now closed.

Other Penn Sources of
Funding to explore

Besides Career Services, there are multiple sources of funding throughout Penn available to support students with summer and some post-grad opportunities.

Non-Penn (External) Sources of Funding

There are multiple funding sources outside of Penn available to support students with summer and some post-grad opportunities. Take advantage of The Grant Advisor and SPIN Database

Tips for Applying for Funding

Review these best practices before submitting any application for funding to improve your chances for funding success.

Financial Wellness

Whether you are receiving a one-time financial award from Penn or getting paid every week from your internship, it is important to learn how to use your money wisely. Check out these guides on budgeting, banking, debt, and investing from Financial Wellness @ Penn!

Building Skills in AI: My Summer Internship at E-Strategy

Ethan Wang, COL ’26, Naperville, IL

This past summer, I was fortunate to complete an internship with E-Strategy International Inc. as a Software Engineer Intern, supported by funding from Penn Career Services. The internship, based in Hoboken, NJ, lasted nine …

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My Summer Experience in the Weissman Lab

Margaret Hu, COL ’28, Richmond Hill, Ontario

Even before coming to Penn, I was extremely interested in immunology and vaccine development. When I saw that Penn’s own researcher, Dr. Weissman was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in …

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Cross-Border Perspectives: My Journey into the world of M&A

Samuli Sistonen, WH ’27, Helsinki, Finland

This past summer, I had the privilege of joining Fredericks Michael & Co. (FM&Co.) as a Summer Analyst in their Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) internship program in New York. At FM&Co, I was part …

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Career Resources

Location

Phone
(215) 898-7531
Address

Penn Career Services
3935 Walnut Street, Suite 300
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Service Hours

Monday 9am-5pm
Tuesday 9am-5pm
Wednesday 9am-5pm
Thursday 9am-5pm
Friday 9am-5pm