Leonard and Shirley Goldstein Center for Human Rights Internship Scholarship-Undergrad

The UNO Goldstein Center for Human Rights, Human Rights Internship Scholarship provides scholarships to students who have secured an unpaid internship with an organization whose work relates to human rights. Please review the eligibility criteria below and apply if you meet these qualifications. Human Rights minors are also encouraged to apply. Students are also strongly encouraged to assess their financial aid package prior to applying for the scholarship to ensure this award will not jeopardize their financial aid.

This scholarship is awarded to undergraduate or graduate students pursuing any major at the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

Qualifications:
Applicants must have completed 54 hours of coursework by the time the internship begins.

Preference may be given to students who demonstrate significant financial need.

Please apply here: https://form.jotform.com/220454822500142

Award
Varies
Deadline
08/01/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Explain any special circumstances affecting your need for financial assistance. Please be concise and focus on your financial situation (i.e. why are funds being requested, why assistance is needed, etc.)
  2. Personal Statement: in 400-500 words, please explain

    a. The nature of the internship you will be working at

    b. The connection of the internship to human rights

    c. How this internship will enhance your academic and/or career goals related to human rights