Moloney Student Scholar Application

The UMass Lowell Moloney Student Scholar Fund provides funding for unpaid internship opportunities.

 Funding is available for work opportunities off-campus with non-profits & government agencies, in addition to funding for on-campus projects with faculty/staff. 

UMass Lowell aims to bridge the gap between students' financial needs and valuable career-building experiences by funding these opportunities and projects that are traditionally unpaid.  

Off-campus internships with non-profits and government agencies 

Eligible students are awarded up to $2,500 in hourly wages to pursue unfunded internships with non-profits and government agencies. Students will be paid on the university’s bi-weekly pay schedule. 

On-campus work with faculty & departments 

Eligible students are awarded up to $2,500 in hourly wages to pursue unfunded opportunities on-campus.   Students will be paid on the university’s bi-weekly pay schedule. 

Student Eligibility

Open to both undergraduate and graduate matriculated students.

Students must secure their own work experience within four weeks of receiving the award notification.  NOTE: teaching practicums and nursing practicums are NOT eligible work experiences.

Funding is available for three cycles (fall semester, spring semester, and summer). Students may not receive the award 2 cycles in a row but can re-apply for another cycle.

Students must be enrolled full-time when the experience occurs. If participating in a summer experience, students must be enrolled for the following fall semester.

Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.000.

 (Job search support can be provided through the Career & Co-op Center. Plus, check Handshake for unpaid internships.)