Funding

Learn about the Propel Award. This opportunity is open to students who have secured a summer internship in STEM. Offset the cost of expenses with this amazing opportunity. Apply now!

By Liliana Garcia, Funding Peer
Friday, April 28th, 2023 - 12:52pm


OVERVIEW
CNSI-Propel (PROmoting Professional Experiential Learning) is designed to provide students with the opportunity to build skills and gain experience while growing their professional network through the support of on-site internships with our region's most innovative tech companies. The program, consisting of both fellowships and awards, is open to all STEM-based UCSB graduate and undergraduate students as well as community college students from partner institutions - Allan Hancock Community College and Santa Barbara City College. Students who represent the rich diversity of California, including first-generation students and those from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The CNSI-Propel Award provide one-time payments to reimburse unusual expenses associated with an internship opportunity.

AWARD
The Propel Awards provide up to $1,000 to support unusual expenses associated with an internship, such as travel and temporary relocation costs for in-state out-of-region internship opportunities, housing, or childcare.

ELIGIBILITY
Please visit the website to learn about eligibility

APPLICATION DETAILS
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. For more information please visit the website.