Eligibility
Internship/co-op must be in person and located in South Carolina and completed in Summer 2026.
- Open to current degree-seeking students in the University of South Carolina system.
- Preference is given to:
- Undergraduate students
- Award recipients who will not require sponsorship for US work authorization post-graduation
- Internship/co-op opportunities that support Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Energy, Health and Life Sciences, Financial Services and Insurance industries.
How to Apply
USC Columbia students wishing to apply for the South Carolina Internship Program Award must complete the following steps. Supplements are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Application does not guarantee award.
Submissions are currently closed. Check back here when applications open for the Summer on Friday, March 13.
USC Aiken students wishing to apply for the South Carolina Internship Program Award must complete the following steps. Supplements are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Application does not guarantee award.
Submissions are currently closed. Check back here when applications open for the Summer on Friday, March 13.
USC Beaufort students wishing to apply for the South Carolina Internship Program Award must complete the following steps. Supplements are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Application does not guarantee award.
Submissions are currently closed. Check back here when applications open for the Summer on Friday, March 13.
USC Upstate students wishing to apply for the South Carolina Internship Program Award must complete the following steps. Supplements are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Application does not guarantee award.
Submissions are currently closed. Check back here when applications open for the Summer on Friday, March 13.
USC Lancaster students wishing to apply for the South Carolina Internship Program Award must complete the following steps. Supplements are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Application does not guarantee award.
Submissions are currently closed. Check back here when applications open for the Summer on Friday, March 13.
USC Salkehatchie students wishing to apply for the South Carolina Internship Program Award must complete the following steps. Supplements are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Application does not guarantee award.
Submissions are currently closed. Check back here when applications open for the Summer on Friday, March 13.
USC Sumter students wishing to apply for the South Carolina Internship Program Award must complete the following steps. Supplements are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Application does not guarantee award.
Submissions are currently closed. Check back here when applications open for the Summer on Friday, March 13.
USC Union students wishing to apply for the South Carolina Internship Program Award must complete the following steps. Supplements are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Application does not guarantee award.
Submissions are currently closed. Check back here when applications open for the Summer on Friday, March 13.
Palmetto College online students wishing to apply for the South Carolina Internship Program Award must complete the following steps. Supplements are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Application does not guarantee award.
Submissions are currently closed. Check back here when applications open for the Summer on Friday, March 13.
Email SCIntern@sc.edu for all inquiries for the South Carolina Internship Program (SCIP).
Support Students in the South Carolina Internship Program will Receive
- Pre-internship guidance to help you be work ready on day one
- Ongoing support through mid-term check-in
- Assessment of work readiness through end of term evaluation
Awarding & Withdrawal Policy
Funds will be distributed and awarded in the form of a stipend at the conclusion of the internship/co-op opportunity. Funds are considered taxable income and recipients will receive a 1099 at the end of the year. Recipients must successfully complete the entire internship/co-op as reported in their application materials. Failure to complete the internship/co-op will result in the funding being rescinded.
Additional Stipulations for South Carolina Internship Program
- Applicants may only receive one South Carolina Internship Program stipend/award during their time as a USC student
- Selection: Stipend/award recipients will be selected based on meeting the eligibility standards and the availability of funds
- Students approved for the South Carolina Internship Program award will complete an end-of-term evaluation (this is typically a 360 online evaluation)
- Internships with USC departments or South Carolina state government agencies are generally not approved, though limited exceptions may be considered for high-demand industry roles within those organizations.