Internships have impact
More than 50% of internships lead to full-time employment with the same company.
Don't wait. Launch your internship search today.
Zero-Credit Internship Course
AE 3000 is a no-cost, zero-credit course available to undergraduate students participating in approved internships, providing formal transcript recognition.
TXST Internship Scholarships
Career Services is proud to announce our TXST Internship Scholarships during each spring, fall, and summer. This fund is meant to support students with financial need who are participating in internships, with priority given to unpaid or under-funded experiences. The scholarship is open to Texas State undergraduate students who have secured an internship for the spring, summer, or fall semester. Amounts awarded may vary based on need and funding source. Last year's recipients received between $2,000 and $500 depending on need.
Questions regarding this scholarship should be directed to internships@txstate.edu.
We believe that every Bobcat can and should participate in internship experiences.
Application Requirements
- Resume
- Internship offer letter
- Enrollment at TXST for fall 2026
- An essay addressing application prompts
- Enrollment and completion of AE 3000, our zero-credit, no cost internship course
Important Dates
- Application Opens: April 25, 2026
- Application Closes: July 21, 2026
- Award Notifications: August 5, 2026
- Funds Awarded: September 4, 2026
These dates reflect Fall 2026 internship scholarships.
PLEASE NOTE: You should check with Financial Aid to make sure your package allows for this scholarship.
Work-Based Learning
Internships aren’t the only way to gain experience. Short-term, flexible opportunities can help you explore careers, build skills, and grow your confidence before taking on a longer internship. Check out Parker Dewey and Forage to start exploring today.
Forage
Forage is a free, self-paced platform that lets you explore careers through short, virtual work experiences designed by real employers. These flexible experiences take only a few hours to complete and are a great way to test-drive careers and strengthen your resume—no application required.
Parker Dewey
Parker Dewey connects students with flexible, paid Micro-Internships – short, professional work projects offered by real employers. These projects are designed to fit your schedule, often completed remotely, involving 10–40 hours of deadline-driven work rather than set hours.
Become A Bobcat Intern
Take your planned career out for a test drive with an internship. Hear from Bobcats directly about their internship experiences and learn how all Bobcats can and should land an internship.
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Thank you to Quanta Services, Inc. for investing in student internships at Texas State University.