Scholarship

John W. Lederle Endowed Student Internship Fund in Public and Non-Profit Service Scholarship

University of Massachusetts Amherst Original Source
Award

$2,500 - $3,000

Deadline

Apr 08, 2026

Due in 37 days
Location

United States

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

Established by Angie K. Lederle in the name of her husband, John W. Lederle, former President of University of Massachusetts (1960-1970), this scholarship provides financial aid for selected undergraduate or graduate students at the University of Massachusetts Amherst who would benefit from practical internship experience with local, state, and national government or non-profit agencies. First generation college students, socioeconomically disadvantaged students, and students with documented financial need are particularly encouraged to apply. Fall applications are for internships taking place in the upcoming spring with a local, state, national government, or non-profit agency. Spring applications are for internships taking place in the upcoming summer or fall with a local, state, national government, or non-profit agency.

Who Can Apply

Region
United States
Project in
United States
Applicants
individual
Organizations
academic
Priority for
first_generation, low_income

Application Details

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Required documents

cover_letter

Restrictions

  • employment_restrictions