Public Policy Careers, Internships, & Co-Ops: Student Resources

Internship Stipend Award

Students who have been accepted to a public policy-related co-op or internship are eligible to apply for a financial stipend through the Portman Center.

To apply for a stipend, students must complete the online application upon acceptance of their internship or co-op position. The full funding rules and requirements can be found within the application.

Successful applications for the stipend award will be distributed at the following levels:
Number of hours worked Internship completed in Greater Cincinnati Internship completed outside Greater Cincinnati

100-200 hours

200+ hours

$2,000

$3,500

$3,500

$5,000

Academic Credit for Internships

Students can receive academic credit through the completion of a public policy-related internship or co-op. There are two options to receive academic credit—one through the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA), and one through the College of Cooperative Education and Professional Studies (CCPS).

Read about SPIA internships for academic credit.

Read about CCPS elective co-op opportunities. 

Resources

Portman Center Resources

UC Resources