Internship Opportunity Fund

The Internship Opportunity Fund (IOF) is an organization that raises funds during the school year to assist Heinz College students with required internships during the summer that are non-paying or low-paying.

Are you a first-year student? Join the IOF!

The IOF is a student-run group that holds various fundraising activities throughout the year to raise money that will be matched by Heinz College. All funds are then redistributed to applicants who have been active in the IOF and are taking low-paying or unpaid summer internships. The IOF is open to students in all Heinz College programs who have a required summer internship component, regardless of the employer's sector.

If you have any questions, please contact Annie Julian or Sarah Malone.

Students: Sign up in CampusGroups!

How to Apply for IOF Funding

Students are eligible for IOF funding if:

• They are enrolled in a Heinz College program that requires a summer internship
• Their summer internship is non-paying or low paying
• Their summer internship does not pay through FCSWS or the student is not FCSWS eligible
• They are in good academic standing (GPA=3.0 or higher) and have no academic integrity infractions
• Their internship is approved by the Reidy Career Center.

Average IOF awards are between $500 and $4,000.

The 2024-2025 IOF Application will be available in the Spring 2025 semester.  The application is live starting in January 2025 and will close April 21, 2025. The link is posted in CampusGroups.

• Late or incomplete applications will not be considered
• You do not need to have a confirmed internship by this date (see application for details)
• Application will require:
  • A copy of your résumé
  • A one- page explanation of why this internship is important to you and your career goals
  • A budget that includes an explanation of need
  • Information about your participation in the IOF (including hours worked)