Earn $3,500 Working a Professional Internship Scholarship Position in Tucson
2023 Intern Scholar
Natalie is a rising junior in the University of Arizona's Hydrology and Atmospheric Science (HAS) program. She is interested in exploring the interplay between earth, atmosphere, and water systems by studying weather forecasting as well as water conservation and sustainability. Her passion in these fields comes from her adventures as an advanced scuba diver and a private pilot. In addition to these accomplishments, Natalie is a full-time student with a 3.8 GPA and a member of the HAS Students' Association. She is grateful for this opportunity to further explore the important connections between the atmosphere and the field of hydrology.
Information for Students
Applications for the 2023 Halpenny Intern Scholarship Program are closed. Please consider applying for the 2024 Intern Scholarship Position in the spring. The program provides an opportunity for the selected student to gain experience with at least two water resources and environmental organizations in the Tucson area. Monetary award for the student recipient is $3,500 for 200 hours of experience.
This program is open to students enrolled in a hydrology-related discipline at any Arizona college or university. Past participating organizations have included government agencies, private industry employers, and environmental consulting firms.
Contact the Tucson Chapter of AHS for more information, use the link to the upper left.
About the Internship Scholarship Opportunity
- Duration: 200 hours (40 hours with each host organization; an additional 40 hours can be served at the discretion of the intern and organizations)
- Scheduling: Flexible around the student’s and participating organizations’ schedules. Student is responsible for coordinating schedules between organizations.
- Completion Date: Internship must be completed by December 31, 2023.
- Waivers: Student may be required to sign liability, confidentiality waivers, and COVID policy.
Internship Stipend
$3,500, paid out in increments, with a final sum to be awarded after completion of the intern scholarship
Information for Interested Employers
Employers from government, private industry, and environmental consulting firms who are interested in hosting future intern scholar, please contact the Tucson Chapter of AHS at the link to the left.
