Application Submissions & Funding Notification Timeline

Fall 2024

• Application Opens: Monday August 26th at 12:00am
• Application Closes: Wednesday September 11th at 11:59pm
• Notification of Funding Status: Monday September 16th applicants will be notified directly via their official NS student email of funding status.

Spring 2025

• Application Opens: Monday January 13th at 12:00am
• Application Closes: Wednesday February 5th at 11:59pm
• Notification of Funding Status: Friday February 7th applicants will be notified directly via their official NS student email of funding status.

Summer 2025

• Application Opens: Monday May 5th at 12:00am
• Application Closes: Wednesday May 28th at 11:59pm
• Notification of Funding Status: Friday May 30th applicants will be notified directly via their official NS student email of funding status.

Application Components

Please be sure you have all required application components at the time of application. Partial applications cannot be saved. Applications missing any materials will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed. The following information and materials are required for the application:

• Details of your secured internship (name of internship organization, tasks/responsibilities for your internship, estimated # of hours you will complete, start/end date, internship supervisor name, job title and contact information).
• An offer letter or other correspondence confirming your internship.
  • If you do not have an official letter, a screenshot of correspondence (i.e. an offer email) from the internship site copied onto a word doc or in PDF format may suffice.
  • Make sure that whatever documentation you upload is readable and includes information on the sender and receiver (i.e. screenshot of an email includes email address of the person who sent offer email and also shows the email address of who it was sent to).
• An official or unofficial transcript that lists your cumulative GPA.
• An updated resume.
  • For resume support, you can make an appointment with Career Services or view our resume resources via our Outlook Sharepoint site.
• A 500 – 750 word short answer essay that answers ALL the prompts listed below.
  • Please tell us about your internship organization and what you expect to be doing in your internship (including daily tasks and/or long-term projects)
  • What motivated and/or inspired you to do this internship?
  • What skills do you hope to learn?
  • How do you believe the successful completion of this internship will contribute to your future career and/or post-Nevada State plans?
  • What is your financial need? What would securing these funds mean to you?

APPLY HERE!

Can these funds be applied to nursing clinicals or student teaching experiences?

At this time this funding cannot be applied to clinical or student teaching experiences that are required per School of Nursing (SON) and School of Education (SOE) curriculum. However, funding can be applied to unpaid internship opportunities in healthcare and/or education for students in SON or SOE as long as the internship is completed outside of the scope of required nursing clinical rotations and/or required student teaching.

How many applicants will receive funding?

While each semester/year will differ based on funding available, we anticipate that we will be able to provide funding at $500 or $1,000 for 4-5 students each semester (Fall, Spring, Summer). The specific number of students funded depends on funds available and how many students apply.

Is this considered a scholarship?

No, this funding is not considered a scholarship. Students who are selected for this funding will receive the money as a stipend deposited directly to their student account. 

Can a student apply more than once? Can a student receive funding more than once?

Students can apply more than once if they are not selected during an application cycle. However, at this time, students can only receive the funds once during their academic career at Nevada State.

Can I receive academic credit for my internship in addition to this funding?

Yes! If your academic program/college provides an internship course, you are welcome to enroll in it for academic credit. To receive academic credit for an internship, you must consult with the appropriate faculty member who oversees an internship course to receive permission to enroll.

*** Please note that if you are also intending to receive academic credit for this internship experience, you will still be expected to complete the required number of hours for your internship course.

For example, if a student intends to enroll in CRJ 491, that course requires 140 hours at an internship site. If a student receives this funding and also enrolls in CRJ 491, they would still need to complete 140 hours per the course curriculum.

If I don’t have an internship yet, where can I find intership opportunities?

Handshake

Handshake is NSC’s online job and internship board, run by the Career Services Center. Many on and off-campus employers in the area and across the country utilize Handshake to post opportunities for students. All NSC students and recent alumni already have a Handshake account. To log into Handshake:

• Visit handshake.nevadastate.edu and click on the blue NS Login button.
• Enter your NSHE ID# and NS password.
• Click on the “Jobs” tab and then filter for internships.
• Trouble logging in? Email [email protected].

Attend Career Services Center Events

Attending career-related events with professional guest speakers and employers is a great way to learn about internship opportunities and network with professionals.

To see our upcoming events, please go to our organization page on Scorpion Central (BeEngaged.nevadastate.edu).

Meet with a Career Advisor

Current Students – Schedule a 1:1 Appointment with a Career Advisor here

Additional Ways to Search for Internships

• Ask friends and/or family if they know of any companies that are offering internships.
• Ask faculty if they know of any internship opportunities.
• Attend local career fairs, employer recruiting events, and networking events.
• Use online sites to network and search for opportunities such as LinkedIn or Internships.com.
• Expand your network and connect with professionals in your areas of interest to seek advice.

• Stipends will be provided at a flat rate and will not differ based on the amount of hours completed at an internship site. The stipends will be either $500 or $1,000 per student. 
• This funding is NOT considered a scholarship. Payments will be processed through student accounts with Student Financial Services. Students who are selected for this funding will receive the money as a stipend deposited directly to their student account. If you have a balance due with the institution at the time the money is deposited, it will go towards any balance owed. If there is money remaining after your balance owed, you will receive the money as a refund. 
• Stipends can potentially reduce other forms of aid. Stipends will affect each student differently; some may see no change to their aid packages while others may see reduced aid up to the amount of the stipend. For questions regarding stipend impact on aid, contact Financial Aid.
• Students will receive their funding at the end of the semester. The funding will be awarded in one payment up to thirty (30) days after accepting the award upon satisfactory completion of participation requirements. 

Those who are selected for this funding program will be required to complete the following*:

• Complete a Learning Outcome survey at the beginning and end of semester.
• Submit 1 photo of yourself at your internship site (or another professional photo if internship is virtual).
• Submit an updated resume at the end of the semester that includes your internship experience.

*Requirements for selected participants is subject to change at any time at the discretion of Career Services.

Failure to complete any one or more of the participant requirements outlined by Career Services may result in revocation or denial of funds.

Both DACAmented and undocumented students are eligible to apply for this funding, regardless of their work authorization status.

We recommend meeting with a Career Advisor in Career Services if you do not already have an internship secured. We want to ensure that you understand what to look out for when applying to internships (e.g. citizenship requirements, background check requirements, etc.).

If you are an undocumented student who is a current TD.US Scholar at Nevada State, we also suggest reviewing the TD.US Internship Funding program (scroll down). This program is only available to TD.US Scholars at Nevada State. If you are unsure which funding program is right for you, we again suggest meeting with a Career Advisor in Career Services to discuss your options.

Information provided is from Spring 2022 SIFP cohort.

Testimonials 

How has receiving the funds from the Scorpion Intern Funding Program impacted you?

“The funds helped me so much. I used the funds to help pay for gas to get to my internship site, to pay off credit card debt from paying tuition and book rentals from the previous semester, and to pay towards my student loan. I’m extremely grateful for this program because it helped alleviate some of the financial stress of paying for college. I had to take unpaid furlough days last year and my husband has not been working as much due to less demand from the pandemic so this helped me out a great deal. I cannot tell you how grateful I am for this.”

“I have had to travel quite frequently to the various outreach events and support groups my intern site hosted. The funds went a long a long way in cushioning the blow of the quickly rising gas prices. It also alleviated some of the burden of having to adjust my work schedule to accommodate the demands of school and my intern site. I was extremely grateful and it went a long way to help me be completely devoted to the intern process.”

“As an undocumented student, finding employment or generating income that relates to my degrees is challenging. This internship allowed me to do something that will give me more experience and I did not have to give away my labor. I should be compensated for the skills I bring to the table.”

Do you feel further prepared for a career in your degree field after college as a result of this internship?

“Yes, this was my first time being hands on with the public regarding a crime. I am grateful that I experienced this while i was in school than on my own. Every call I went to I was able to remember what I learned in class. For example, why victims stay with their abusers. Many reasons were the dependency of being with their abuser. The abuser had full control over the victim where they worked, who they associated with etc.” – Criminal Justice Major

“I am so excited for a career after this experience. I love helping people but I did not know if I wanted to be in addiction treatment with adults because I wanted to do fun things like arts and crafts with my clients. After working here I learned that they love doing things like that. It made it very enjoyable and opened my eyes to lots of different areas I could work in.” – Psychology Major

Learning Outcomes 

Students were asked to self-rate themselves before and after their internship on the 8 Career Readiness competencies defined by NACE.

Students rated themselves on each competency from 1 to 10, based on how well they felt they had developed and demonstrated that competency, with 1 being beginner, 5 being intermediate and 10 being advanced.

The Scorpion Intern Funding Program is supported in large part by donations from employer partners, community members, and Nevada State alumni. If you would like to support this fund, please send an email to our office at [email protected]. 

Current SIFP Donors

Information coming soon.

Application Timeline

Fall 2023 Semester (August – December 2023)

Application Deadline: September 9th

Decision Notice to Students (Accept or Deny): September 14th – 15th

Program Deadlines for Accepted Students

Mid-Semester Check In: October 2023 (email or meeting date TBD)

End of Semester Check In: December 2023 (email or meeting date TBD)

*Hour Completion Deadline: December 31st

*Students who are accepted for funding for Fall 2023 must complete their internship hours between August 1 – December 31, 2023 in order to receive the full funding amount based on anticipated # of hours worked at time of application. For example, if a student applied and said they were completed 100 hours ($2,000) at their internship and only completed 50 by the December 31 deadline, they would not receive the full $2,000.

• Students do not need DACA to apply for this funding, but do need a valid SSN or ITIN in order to receive payment.
• Students must be a Nevada State TD.US scholar to apply for funding.
• Income earned through projects should be reported on your tax return as self-employment income.  If you earn more than $600 from projects during the year, Parker Dewey will send you a 1099 to report on your tax return. You should receive the 1099 by March each year.  The IRS has additional guidance for managing taxes for your gig work. Please note that this resource is not professional advice. If you have any questions about your taxes or your deductions, consider hiring an accountant or ask a tax professional.
• The funds from this program will not be applied directly to your student account. They will be payed out as a direct deposit to a bank account of your choosing or sent as a check so that you can spend the funds however you choose.
• Funds are not guaranteed. All applications will be reviewed prior to decisions being sent out.

Application Process:

Please read all information below in its entirety to ensure you complete all the application components. The application will close without warning once the maximum number of eligible applications have been received.

1. Go to the TD.US Parker Dewey webpage.

2. Log in to the Parker Dewey platform.

If you haven’t used Parker Dewey before, you will need to create an account.

• • • When creating your account, you can use any email to set it up (does not have to be your student email).
    • Make sure when you are creating the profile to add TheDream.US affiliation when you are prompted. The option for TheDream.US should pop up when typed in the Affiliation search bar.

If you do already have an account, make sure you have selected TheDream.US as an affiliation on your profile.

• • • • To check or add this affiliation, once logged in, click on your name/profile icon in the top right corner and select Profile button from the dropdown menu.
      • Scroll down on the first page that opens up to the Affiliation section at the bottom.
      • Type in TheDream.US and select it when it pops up.
      • You should see TheDream.US box listed under your Affiliation section.

3. In Parker Dewey, scroll until you see TheDream.US Internship Funding Application – Nevada State University

4. Click on the Details button

5. Scroll down until you see the button that says APPLY FOR THS PROJECT

6. You will be required to answer about 15 questions related to your secured unpaid internship and why you should be selected for this opportunity. ** Make sure to carefully read ALL questions. One question will require you to upload written communication from the host organization offering you the internship to your profile (i.e. an offer letter or screenshot on a PDF of an acceptance email).

7. Make sure to click submit! You will be contacted directly regarding whether you were selected or not for this program.

Applicants must have either a valid social security number (SSN) or individual tax identification number (ITIN) in order to apply. DACA is not required. 

What is an ITIN?

An ITIN is used for federal income tax processing and reporting purposes only. ITINs are not valid identification outside the federal tax system. ITINs do not change your immigration status or your authorization to work in the United States.

Who can apply for an ITIN?

Individuals who identify with one the following categories may file for an ITIN:

• Does not have a SSN and are not eligible to obtain one
• Nonresident alien who is required to file a U.S. tax return
• U.S. resident alien who is (based on days present in the United States) filing a U.S. tax return.
• Dependent or spouse of a U.S. citizen/resident alien.
• Dependent or spouse of a nonresident alien visa holder.

If you have obtained a valid SSN through DACA or other immigration paths, you cannot apply for an ITIN and must use your SSN. Regardless of the possible termination of DACA, the assigned SSN will remain your SSN even if the individual’s work authorization terminates.

Confidentiality with ITINs

ITIN information is partially protected by Internal Revenue Code § 6103, which generally prohibits the IRS from disclosing taxpayer information, including to other federal agencies.12 However, there are important exceptions that you should be aware of. In general, the IRS is required to disclose taxpayer information to state agencies responsible for tax administration, to law enforcement agencies for investigation and prosecution of nontax criminal laws, or to powers of attorney and other designees.

It is important to know that for the most part, under current law, information on the ITIN is protected from being shared with other federal agencies, including immigration agencies. The IRS, historically, has been very invested in maintaining the confidentiality of its information, since the IRS does not want to see the inevitable reduction in tax revenue that would result if the confidentiality protections were weakened.

At any point, no one can predict what administration may try to do. Therefore, undocumented immigrants should know that
there is some risk associated with applying and filing for a ITIN.

How to apply or renew an ITIN

You may already have an ITIN if your parents ever filed incomes taxes and claimed you as a dependent. You can find out if you have an ITIN in your parents’ tax forms.

If you have an ITIN, make sure to find out if it has expired. If it has, you will need to renew it. Find information on ITIN expiration and renewal here: IRS.

If you do not have an ITIN, you can learn how to obtain one here: ITIN Guide or Independent Contractor Forms video from Immigrants Rising.

Questions

For questions regarding the application or renewal of an ITIN, please contact the Manager for Undocumented Programs in CEDI at [email protected].

What is the TheDream.US / TD.US scholarship?

TheDream.US, the nation’s largest scholarship fund for DREAMers and undocumented individuals, awards highly motivated immigrant youth to attend college.

TheDream.US scholarship is now available for current NS students with any amount of credits – not just incoming freshman! Visit the Undocumented Student Program (USP) website for more info.

Is there a limit to the funding?

Yes. funding in total is limited to $8,000 per student for the entirety of their time as a TD.US scholar. This includes funds from the TD.US Internship Funding Program and the TD.US Fellowship program.

For example, a student is selected for Spring 2023 and receives $4,000 towards their 200 hour internship. They find another internship and apply for funding for Summer 2023 and get accepted and receive another $4,000 towards another 200 hour internship. In this example the student has reached their $8,000 limit and would no longer be eligible for internship funding through this program or the TD.US Fellowship program.

Can I apply to the funding more than once?

It depends! If a student applies for funding and their application is denied, they can re-apply for funding another semester if they choose to do so. However, funding is only given during the semester in which students are completing the internship – funds will NOT be given out retroactively.

Coming soon.