Paula Krane Internship Stipend

You must meet the following requirements to apply for the Paula Krane Internship stipend:

• Be a declared SGPP Major (Criminal Justice Studies, Law, Political Science, Public Management & Policy)
• Be a Full-time student
• Be Enrolled in Internship units with SGPP (PA/POL 393/493)
• Have a minimum GPA of 2.5
• Secure an unpaid Internship, before applying for the stipend. The student intern must be completing their internship at a government agency or non-profit organization that focuses on Social Justice and Women's Rights. Special consideration will be given to students who are interning with one of the following SGPP Community Partners: 
  • League of Women Voters (not listed on SGPP website): https://lwvtucson.org/
  • UA Domestic Violence Clinic: https://sgpp.arizona.edu/opportunity/ua-domestic-violence-law-clinic-dvlc
  • Pima County Attorney’s Office, Victims Services Division: https://sgpp.arizona.edu/opportunity/pima-county-attorneys-office-victim-services
  • Pinal County Attorney’s Office, Victim Services Division: https://sgpp.arizona.edu/opportunity/pinal-county-attorneys-office-victim-services-florence-arizona
  • Arizona Attorney General’s Office, Victim Services: https://sgpp.arizona.edu/opportunity/arizona-attorney-generals-office
  • Emerge Domestic Violence Shelter (not listed on SGPP website): https://emergecenter.org/
  • Incomplete or late applications will not be considered for funding

The maximum award is $2000.00

*Awarded students will be asked to complete a Thank You Letter to the Donors of this fund.

All stipends are credited to your Bursar's Account. Deficits on the Bursar's account will be satisfied before a refund will be issued. 

How to Apply 

Do not wait until the last day to submit online applications! Incomplete or late applications will not be considered for funding

1. Complete the Online Application 
   As part of your application, you will need to upload the following documents: 
   • Brief statement answering the following questions (250 words): 
     • How is this internship relevant to your major in the School of Government and Public Policy?
     • How will this internship help you achieve your future professional interests?
   • Résumé - including current education, career, scholarship and volunteer experience

All funds have been awarded for this funding opportunity. Please check back in Fall 2026, as more funding will be available.

All student stipends are contingent on the availability of funds.