Opening Doors to Opportunity

SNHU believes that hands-on learning is essential for success beyond the classroom. Yet, for many, the financial burden of unpaid or low-paying internships can make these transformative experiences feel out of reach. To break down these barriers, SNHU created the Career and Professional Development Internship Scholarship, a donor-powered initiative that opens doors to life-changing opportunities.

This scholarship has helped students gain real-world experience in fields ranging from social services and education to technology and nonprofit work. For recipients, the impact is profound; internships don’t just build résumés, they build confidence, expand networks, and often lead to full-time employment. By easing financial strain, this fund ensures that students have access to these critical stepping stones.

Your generosity helps students turn ambition into achievement and dreams into careers. To contribute to the Career and Professional Development Internship Scholarship, visit alumni.snhu.edu/give-now or email giving@snhu.edu to learn more.

For Hayleigh, a marketing major with a 4.0 GPA, this scholarship was a game-changer. “Receiving this scholarship is such a tremendous blessing. It eases the financial strain of participating in my internship and allows me to focus on gaining meaningful experience without the constant worry of stretching my budget too thin,” she shared. Hayleigh’s internship with Lauren Taylor immersed her in hands-on marketing, developing campaign proposals, conducting brand research, and coordinating partnerships.

Hayleigh’s story is just one example of the many students who have benefited from this scholarship since its creation in 2020. Each recipient represents a future leader gaining critical experience that would otherwise be out of reach. Thanks to donors, these students can pursue internships that align with their passions and career goals — opportunities that often lead to full-time roles and lifelong impact.