UCEAP Internship Award

For fall 2018 programs, the University of California Education Abroad Program (UCEAP) honors exceptional internship experiences with the UCEAP Internship Award. The purpose of this award is to recognize students who have distinguished themselves through internships conducted while abroad on UCEAP and to encourage other students to take part in internships abroad. Applicants will be notified of their application status approximately 6-8 weeks following the award deadline.

Award
Up to $500
Deadline
02/15/2019
Supplemental Questions

  1. Internship Program Information


    • 1. Select your UCEAP Program Country
    • 2. Select your UCEAP Program
    • 3. Select the Term for your UCEAP Program
    • 4. Select the Year for your UCEAP Program
  2. Facebook Username
  3. Instagram Username

  4. Internship Information


    Name of Organization
  5. Organization Website (if available)
  6. Type of Internship
  7. Total Number of Internship Hours Worked
  8. How much of your internship was conducted in a language other than English?
  9. If all or some, which language?

  10. Authorization and Release

    • 1. All of the information reported in my application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.
    • 2. I authorize the release of my academic, financial and directory information by UCEAP to the UCEAP selection committee for the purpose of being considered for an Internship Award.
    • 3. If I submit an application and am selected as an award recipient, I authorize the release of my directory information in connection with the UCEAP program that I participate in for the purposes of publicity and recognition.
    • 4. I permit UCEAP to use my photos and/or videos in UCEAP publicity materials.
    • 5. Electronic Signature (full name)
    • 6. Today's Date

  11. Reflective Essay


    A clear, concise account of your internship experience (1,000-1,500 words) addressing the following:
    • How you found your internship.
    • Your internship company or organization.
    • Your role and responsibilities within the organization.
    • Your goals for the internship and whether they were met.
    • How your internship is connected to your major/minor, courses you have taken, or courses you are currently taking.
    • How your internship has influenced your career plans and goals.
    • The most valuable skills you learned from your internship, and how you might apply them in your future.
    • Any challenges you faced in your internship and how you overcame them.

    Application Tips:
    • Reflect upon and analyze your internship experience
    • Clearly demonstrate how your internship helped you reach your career, academic and personal goals
    • Top quality writing is critical. Use writing resources available on your campus to ensure the application is professional, with correct grammar and punctuation.

  12. Photos/Video:


    3-5 photos and/or a video that demonstrate your participation in an internship. Be sure to upload one photo of yourself (a selfie, portrait, or profile pic). Note: If photos aren’t allowed at your internship, an alternative like a blog post, diagram, or infographic (for example) will work.

    Photo Tip: Have a friend or co-worker take the photos and do your best to be engaged in the activity central to your internship experience.
    • 1. Upload Video/Photo
    • 2. Caption/Description

  13. Supervisor Recommendation Letter:


    A recommendation letter from your onsite internship supervisor indicating your performance and accomplishments in the internship. The letter can be written in your supervisor’s native language.

  14. Sample of Work:


    A sample of the work you completed during the internship. This can be a project, proposal, paper, blog, article, etc. Provide a brief explanation of your contribution to the sample below.
  15. Provide a brief explanation of your contribution to the sample of work.​
  16. How did you hear about the UCEAP Internship Awards? (Select all that apply).
  17. If 'Other' was selected, how did you hear about the Internship Awards?
  18. For questions regarding your internship award application, please contact internshipawards@eap.ucop.edu. Thank you very much and we look forward to hearing about your experience!

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