Lagniappe Internship Fund

The campus-wide Lagniappe Internship Fund aims to reduce financial barriers LSU students may face when presented with out of state or unpaid internships. No student should pass up a career opportunity because of living expenses, travel or unpaid opportunities.

Application Requirements:

  • A copy of your internship offer letter
  • Complete a budget worksheet
  • Description of how the internship will impact your career goals
  • Open to freshmen, sophomores, and juniors only

 

Application Deadline:

The application deadline is April 25, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

 

Hear it from a student:

This award represents not only financial assistance, but also a transformative opportunity to pursue my career aspirations.- Zahra Naeini, Recipient of Lagniappe Scholarship Fund 
student interning at medical facility



Need help with your application? 

Join an Information Session

Attend one of our informational sessions to learn more about the application process and tips to make the most out of your internship experience.

Information session dates:

 

Attend a Workshop

Attend one of our How to Be a Successful Applicant workshops. More information coming soon.

Workshop dates:

  • March 19, 2025, 12–1pm, Location TBD
  • April 10, 2025, 12–1pm, Virtual on Handshake 
  • April 16, 2025, 5:30–6:30pm, Location TBD

 

Get Budgeting Help

Creating a reasonable budget is the goal for this application. Reviewers will be using resources like the ones below to make decisions on what is reasonable based on the circumstances of the internship. Use these tools to get one step ahead!

cost of living calculator

food plan costs

 

Strengthen Your Personal Essay

Make your case known! Provide detailed information about your career goals and how this internship will help you reach them. Reviewers are evaluating for need, so help them understand the financial obstacles getting in the way of taking this internship.


strengthen your personal essay

 

 

Learn About the Ready to Roar Career Proficiencies

The application will ask you to reflect on how you'll develop Ready to Roar Career Proficiencies, which are key career skills all employers desire. Review the Ready to Roar Proficiencies so you can talk about them confidently on your application.

learn about ready to roar

 

Connect With the Career Center

Need more personalized assistance? You can connect with the LSU Career Center a variety of ways. We offer scheduled one-on-one appointments and group appointments. For quick questions, we offer drop-in appointments between 9am–4pm each weekday.


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