SIPA – Eligibility & Timeline

Student Eligibility

The following criteria applies to both program tracks (pre-arranged and self-designed internships:

• Open to current Stanford undergraduate students (freshman, sophomores, and juniors) from all academic disciplines.
  • Priority will be given to students who have not previously participated in SIPA or the Lyric McHenry Community Arts Fellowship.
  • Co-terms and graduating seniors are not eligible for either track.
• Students are only eligible for one Stanford-funded summer experiential learning opportunity during the 2025-26 academic year (inclusive of summer).
  • If students choose to participate in either track of SIPA, they will not be eligible for another Stanford-sponsored full-time funding opportunity (e.g., another Cardinal Quarter opportunity, Global Studies Internship Program, Undergraduate Research Major Grants, Chappell Lougee, VPA Senior Grant, full-time departmental and faculty research grants, Beagle II Award, etc.).
  • Part-time opportunities (such as an Undergraduate Research Small Grant or another on-campus part-time internship) may be feasible for some SIPA pre-arranged, on campus internships. Contact program staff to discuss eligibility.