World of Work Fellowships
The Hiatt Career Center's World of Work (WOW) fellowship supports undergraduates who pursue unpaid summer internships. This year, around $200,000 is available for you to take on unpaid internships, gain skills, and still get paid. The competitive program helps reduce financial obstacles so you can follow your interests, explore career fields, and gain new skills!
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General applications will open on February 1st 2026 and the deadline to apply is April 11th.
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WOW Awards
While the number of awards may vary on any given year, there are multiple different types to help eliminate financial burdens for students. Applicants will be considered for all appropriate sources of funding.
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Earl and Shirlee Katz Endowed Internship for Jewish Communal Service supports internships with a non-profit that focuses on or serves the Jewish community.
Four students can receive $6,000.
Alexander P. Heckler/Governor Ann Richards Internship Fund is awarded to students who aim to pursue a professional career in public service and are interning in or around Washington, DC.
The fund is named for and honors the memory of Ann Richards, former Texas governor and Brandeis University visiting professor and board member. Richards spent much of her life as a dedicated public servant advocating for progressive values.
Two students can receive $5,000.
Anna Umanskaya '10 Internship Fund supports a student internship with an organization that supports the elderly and/or immigrant communities.
The fund is named in memory of Anna Umanskaya '10 who passed away in 2021 and who was deeply touched by her connections working with the elderly and immigrant populations during and after her time as a Brandeis student. Read more about Anna's story.
One student can receive $5,000.
Louis D. Brandeis Social Justice WOW Fellowship is a prestigious grant that supports undergraduates at organizations that address issues of social justice. Whether through tech support, marketing, financial analytics, education, direct service, or grassroots campaigning, there are many ways to champion social justice in the World of Work.
These awards are generously provided by the Louis D. Brandeis Legacy Fund for Social Justice, which supports a wide range of activities that reflect the University's commitment to social justice.
The Legacy Fund also sponsors internships with premier social justice organizations. These organizations have reserved a slot exclusively for Brandeis students. Links will be added below for you to submit your application through Handshake (you do not need to fill out a separate WOW application) before March 1, 2026.
- Recruitment Intern at Avodah
- Summer Internship Program at Alliance for Justice
- Private Sector Department Internship at Oxfam America
- Public Policy Intern at National Consumers League
- Summer Intern at American Economic Liberties Project
- Summer Intern at United for a Fair Economy
- Development Intern at Jews for Racial and Economic Justice
Additional students can receive $4,500 for internships at organizations of their choice.
Judith Cossin Berkman '59 Endowed Internship Fund is awarded to a student whose goal is to pursue a professional career as a social worker and is interning at a social service agency.
Indicate in your essay how this internship will lead toward a career as a social worker.
Two students can receive $5,000.
The Rauch Family Trust Internship in Climate Change will provide support to a student pursuing an unpaid internship opportunity in the field of climate change. Students pursuing or exploring a career that aims to improve education about and awareness of human and institutional capacity on climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction, and early warning are encouraged to apply.
Two students may receive $5,000.
The Jewish Foundation for Education of Women (JFEW) Fellowship supports internships that advance Jewish life and promote the role of women within it.
One student can receive $5,800.
Universal WOW Fellowship supports student internships whose summer internship is unpaid regardless of field.
All applicants are automatically considered for the Universal WOW award.
Two to five students can receive $4,000.
