Nonprofit Internship Program Summer 2026

The Nonprofit Internship Program (NPIP) is an eight-week long paid summer internship (beginning around May 31st for most) where students are matched with and work with nonprofit organizations from across North Carolina. Internships offer a range of exposure and skill-building opportunities in areas such as research, community outreach, public policy, communications, fundraising and social media.

Please see all available positions here. 

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You are eligible to apply for this program if you meet ALL of the following criteria:

• You are a North Carolina native/resident at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States (the college/university can be in or outside of NC) AND 
• You are a rising sophomore, junior, or senior. Note that current seniors set to graduate in the spring or summer are NOT eligible, nor are graduate students AND
• You are Pell grant-eligible in the academic year in which you apply for NPIP.

You will be asked to submit a document verifying your eligibility.