Internships for HBCU Students: Explore Opportunities & Open Doors
Updated Quarterly | Focus: Paid, Remote, and Summer Internships
For Undergrads, Grads & Recent Alumni
Welcome to Your Career Launchpad
You’ve got the ambition. We’ve got the connects.
This is your one-stop hub for internships for HBCU students and recent grads. From tech and media to policy and nonprofits, we’re keeping the door open with verified opportunities every quarter.
Let’s stop gatekeeping and start securing wins. 🎓🚀
Why Internships Matter
Internships aren’t just good for your résumé — they’re key to leveling up your future.
Here’s why they hit different for HBCU students:
- 💼 Paid, real-world experience
- 🌍 Expanded networks beyond the yard
- 📊 Stronger job offers post-grad
- ✊🏾 Career equity in motion
Studies show students who intern are 2x more likely to secure a full-time role after graduation. Let that sink in.
🗓️ Featured Internships — Spring 2026 Edition
| Internship | Organization | Deadline | Term | Stipend | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disney College Program Internship | The Walt Disney Company (Walt Disney World® Resort) | Open until filled | Multi-year | $22 per hour, paid weekly | Various Locations |
| Netflix Internships | Netflix | Open until filled | Summer | $40/hour – $110/hour (based on skills, experience, and location) | Los Gatos, CA (On-site) |
| UNCF Internships | United Negro College Fund (UNCF) | Varies | End date: 08/07 | Stipend of $4,000 | Various Locations |
Updated every quarter in: February, May, August, November
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| b | Organization | Deadline | Term | Stipend | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBCF Internship Programs | Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) | 05/01 | Summer | Varies | Washington, D.C. |
| Innovation Career & Venture Fellowship | Seeds of Fortune (in partnership with Mount Sinai Health System, Denton’s Law Firm, and BMO Capital Markets) | 05/05 | Multi-year | Up to $3,000 | Hybrid – Partner corporations headquartered in New York City – Finalist pitch event for Venture Track in Miami, FL (all expenses paid) |
| Stryker + The Application Marketing & Finance Fellowship (Cohort IV) | Stryker | 06/01 | Summer | Not specified | Mahwah, New Jersey or Kalamazoo, Michigan |
| Aging Services Leadership Fellowship | Aging Services Program (in partnership with the UMBC Erickson School of Aging Studies and UNCF) | 06/30 | Not specified | Salary range between $50,000 – $80,000 plus employer-designated benefits | Various Locations |
| Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Internship Program | Abercrombie & Fitch Co. | Not Specified | Summer | $9,000, housing provided for the duration, A&F brand merchandise discounts, access to A&F gym and office amenities | Columbus, Ohio |
| Capital One PhD Internship Program | Capital One | Not Specified | Summer | All internships are paid and include: • Competitive compensation • Eligibility for full-time role consideration • Access to Capital One benefits (varies by role/status) | Various Locations |
| Disney College Program Internship | The Walt Disney Company (Walt Disney World® Resort) | Not Specified | Summer | $18 per hour, paid weekly | Various Locations |
| Fidelity Investments Leap: Software Engineer (2026 Undergraduate Program) | Fidelity Investments | Not Specified | Not Specified | Not specified (full-time role with benefits) | Westlake, Texas (Hybrid – onsite every other week) |
| INROADS Internship Program | INROADS, Inc. | Not Specified | Multi-year | Not specified | Various Locations |
| LISC HBCU Internship | Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) | Not specified | Not specified | $25 per hour | Remote / Hybrid (with local office collaboration if available; headquarters in New York City) |
| Machine Learning Intern | Netflix | Not Specified | Summer | $40/hour – $110/hour | Los Gatos, CA, USA (also Los Angeles, CA depending on team) |
| Northrop Grumman Systems Engineering Intern | Northrop Grumman Corporation | Not Specified | Summer | $35.50 – $44.75 per hour (Master’s-level pay range; varies by factors such as location and graduation date) | Plymouth, Minnesota |
| Television Academy Foundation Fall Internship Program | Television Academy Foundation | Not specified (applications currently open; finalists notified mid-June 2026) | Fall | Paid (amount not specified) | Greater Los Angeles Area (Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura counties); may be in-person, hybrid, or remote depending on placement |
| Tesla Internship Program | Tesla, Inc. | Not Specified | Multi-year | Includes relocation stipend, healthcare, employee stock purchase program eligibility, transportation support, fitness programs, discounted merchandise | Various Locations |
| The Jim Henson Company Internship Program | The Jim Henson Company | Not Specified | Not Specified | Unpaid position and is open to all current students who will receive school credit for the internship | Los Angeles, California |
| UNCF Internships | United Negro College Fund (UNCF) | Not Specified | Summer | $4,000 total for duration (~$19.05/hour) | Various Locations |
| Under Armour Internship Program (Marketing & Communications, Engineering, Team Sports/Sales) | Under Armour | Not Specified | Summer | Not specified | Various Locations |
| AEG Summer Internship Program (Employee Engagement / Goldenvoice Festivals Production / Global Partnerships) | AEG | Open until filled | Summer | $19.00 – $21.00 per hour | Los Angeles, CA |
| ALO Internship Program | Alo | Open until filled | Summer | $45–$50 per hour | Beverly Hills, California |
| Brooks Running Run Research Data Science Undergraduate Internship | Brooks Running | Open until filled | Multi-year | $31/hour + additional benefits | Seattle, Washington |
| FanGate Solutions Box Office Manager Intern at The Lumberyard | FanGate Solutions | Open until filled | Summer | $15/hour | Canyon, Texas |
| Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Recruiting Intern | Hershey Entertainment & Resorts | Open until filled | Fall | Not specified (includes perks such as free Hersheypark admission, parking, and employee discounts) | Hershey, Pennsylvania |
| JPMorganChase Internships | JPMorgan Chase | Open until filled | Summer | Not Specified | Various Locations |
| Kansas City Chiefs LoneBear/H. Roe Bartle Rotational Intern | Kansas City Chiefs | Open until filled | Multi-year | Paid Internship | Kansas City, Missouri |
| Kansas City Chiefs – Training Camp Internship | Kansas City Chiefs | Open until filled | Summer | Unpaid; academic credit provided (housing fees and course tuition included; meals and shirts provided) | Saint Joseph, Missouri (Training Camp at Missouri Western State University; listing based in Kansas City, MO) |
| Live Nation Entertainment Internships | Live Nation Entertainment | Open until filled | Summer | ~$16.90 – $25.00 USD/hour (role and location dependent) | Various Locations |
| NASCAR Internships | NASCAR – Watkins Glen International Speedway | Open until filled | Multi-year | Varies | Watkins Glen, NY |
| San Francisco 49ers Football Research & Development Intern | San Francisco 49ers | Open until filled | Summer | $18.70 per hour | San Francisco |
| Skechers ServiceNow IT Service Management (ITSM) Intern | Skechers | Open until filled | Summer | $25/hour | Manhattan Beach, California |
| Stanford Athletics Football Equipment Intern | Stanford Athletics | Open until filled | Multi-year | $23.59/hour | Stanford, California |
| Texas Rangers Graphic Design Intern | Texas Rangers | Open until filled | Summer | Not specified | Arlington, Texas |
| USA Football Intern, Growth and Recruitment Grassroots | USA Football | Open until filled | Summer | Not specified | Indianapolis, Indiana (Remote; limited to select U.S. states) |
| Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Corporate Sales / Corporate Partnership Intern | Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins | Open until filled | Fall | Unpaid; must receive college credit | Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania |
| Adobe Internship | Adobe | Varies | Multi-year | $25 – $30 per hour | Various Locations |
| Baltimore Ravens Internships | Baltimore Ravens | Varies | Varies | • Editorial & Business Strategy: $17/hour (overtime eligible; includes benefits like meals, health insurance, game tickets, gym access) • Grounds: $15.50/hour | Owings Mills, Maryland (Ravens Under Armour Performance Center; includes work at M&T Bank Stadium) |
| Intel Internships | Intel Corporation | Varies | Summer | Hourly internship rates based on degree level and location | Phoenix, Arizona; Hillsboro, Oregon |
| NBCUniversal Internships | NBCUniversal | Varies | Multi-year | Not specified | Various Locations |
What Makes These Internships Different?
These aren’t just any internships — these are curated with HBCU students in mind. That means:
- ✊🏾 Programs that actively recruit from HBCUs
- 💼 Opportunities that value diversity in leadership
- 🧠 Environments where your cultural experience is seen as a strength
Many listings come from orgs that have partnered with UNCF, TMCF, and other HBCU-serving institutions.
How to Stand Out as an HBCU Applicant
Applying to internships for HBCU students? Here are 3 quick wins:
- Highlight your leadership — Whether it’s SGA, Greek life, or community organizing, show how you move.
- Use your voice — Your cover letter should reflect your experience, not just your transcript.
- Leverage your network — Tap into HBCU alumni on LinkedIn or ask your career center for inside connections.
Need help polishing your materials? Check out our Resume Tips & Career Hacks.
How to Use This Page
- Scroll through the featured internships to see what’s hot this season 🔥
- Use the database below to filter by field, deadline, or location
- Bookmark this page — we update it every quarter!
How We Keep This Fresh
We don’t play about staying current. This database is reviewed quarterly for:
- Accurate deadlines
- Live application links
- Pay, housing, and eligibility info
- HBCU student access
Partners Powering Access
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Final Word
HBCU excellence deserves access. This page is more than a list — it’s a launchpad.
Keep applying. Keep building. Keep shining. ✊🏾
FAQs About Internships for HBCU Students
What types of internships are available for HBCU students?
You’ll find paid, remote, and summer internships across industries — from Fortune 500s to nonprofit and federal agencies.
Do these internships require specific majors?
Not always. Many are open to all majors — especially leadership, communications, and social impact roles.
Are these internships only for undergrads?
Nope. We feature roles for undergrads, grad students, and recent alumni. Filter listings by “Eligibility.”
Will I get paid for these internships?
Most of them are paid, and some include housing or stipends. Look for the “Stipend” column in the listing.
Can international students apply?
It depends. Some allow it, others don’t.
For broader access, check Handshake or contact the host org directly.
Where can I find scholarships alongside internships?
Visit our HBCU Scholarships page — it’s packed with verified awards.
How often is the internship list updated?
Every quarter. Add us to your calendar or subscribe for updates.