Nonprofit Internship Funding

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Preparing Leaders for Careers in Social Impact

RGK Nonprofit Scholarships - Spring 2026

RGK Nonprofit Scholarships support continuing UT Austin students who have secured an unpaid internship with a nonprofit organization/NGO.

 

Eligibility:

  • Continuing undergraduate, graduate, or PhD student at UT Austin (must be enrolled in spring 2026 classes)
  • Completing an unpaid internship with a U.S.-based nonprofit 501(c)(3) or c(4) organization
  • Internship can be done in-person or remote
  • Internship must take place during the spring 2026 semester (January-May)
  • Students must be in good academic standing (a minimum GPA of 3.0 and not on academic probation)
  • Students should not have received prior internship funding through the RGK Center or the LBJ School

Amount: Up to $3,000 per student

Deadline: January 19th, 2026

 

Please be prepared to share the following details in your application:

  • Nonprofit organizational information and internship scope of work
  • Budget sheet
  • Offer letter/email

 

Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the fellowship committee. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Scholarships will be awarded in early February through the LBJ School Fellowships office. Questions? Email rgkcenter@austin.utexas.edu 

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RGK Nonprofit Fellowships

RGK Fellowships provide UT Austin students with an opportunity to gain work experience at a nonprofit organization, funded by the RGK Center. More information to come. Check back in January 2026!