Fast Facts

In 2024, SCHEV issued a Student Internship Support grant to help public four-year institutions reduce barriers limiting student access to internships. Twelve public institutions were awarded funding, supporting 659 students through transportation assistance, professional attire, housing stipends, and required materials. Building on that progress, this second phase extends equitable access across all forms of work-based learning, including internships, micro-internships, project-based experiences, practicums, and other applied learning opportunities, with particular emphasis on experiences connected to high-demand occupations.

This grant advances institutional and statewide goals to ensure every undergraduate student completes a work-based learning experience before graduation.

Call for Proposal

Important Dates

• February 24: Call for applications issued
• February 24: Pre-proposal information session
• March 31: Proposal submission deadline
• April 30: Grant awards announced

Number of Grants: Up to ten
Award Amount: up to $100,000 per year annually for a two-year grant period (total possible award not to exceed $200,000)

Applicant/Grantee Resources

• Timeline and Milestones Template
• Budget Template (excel)
• Grant project amendment request form
• Proposal info session (2026): Session recording | Slide deck

Only one proposal per institution will be accepted.

Questions

Stacey Garnett
Business Operations Specialist
State Council of Higher Education for Virginia
staceygarnett@schev.edu