Deadline: August 2, 2024
Eligibility Requirements
The Office for Career Education is pleased to offer a grant for work-based learning (which can include internships, co-ops, clinicals, research, or other approved experiences) to students meeting the minimum requirements and with a competitive application. This experience must take place during the Fall 2024 semester. The award amounts will be based on the number of applications received, level of financial need, and pay status of the work-based learning experience (paid or unpaid). One student from each college will be awarded the grant. Applications will be reviewed and awarded by the Office of Career Education Campus Council. Students previously receiving the grant are not eligible to apply again.
• Applicants must be a degree-seeking currently enrolled Marshall University student during the work-based learning experience.
• Applicants must provide proof from the employer that they have secured the experience (offer letter from the company).
• The experience may or may not be part of an academic program.
• Experiences secured through a fee-based, internship placement service are not eligible.
• The experience must be for an employer other than Marshall University.
• The experience must be a total of 40 or more hours.
• Applicants must be in good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and no current disciplinary actions.
• Application does not guarantee an award. This is a competitive process.
• Application must be completed by the individual receiving the funds. (Incomplete submissions will not be considered).
#HerdHired Career Experience Grant is made possible thanks to the generosity of the Office of Career Education Employer Partners.
