Internships

Sigma Tau Delta Internship Stipend

Sigma Tau Delta offers funding for current undergraduate and graduate student members accepting non- or low-paying internships. The Internship Stipend is a competitive program providing a limited number of stipends of up to $1,500 each.

The internship must involve working for an "organization" while being directed by a supervisor/mentor within that organization, and the intern’s duties must be consistent with the applicant’s level of education, area of study, and career goals. Financial need will be taken into consideration in addition to internship length. Applicants are responsible for obtaining and providing verification of the internship. Check out BestColleges' Ultimate Guide to Internships for advice in finding and applying for internships.

The internship stipend does not apply to activities that are part of a student’s degree requirements, such as student teaching, and cannot be used to supplement a graduate assistantship.

Application Dates

Sigma Tau Delta Co-sponsored Internships

• Dolly Parton's Imagination Library - anticipated Spring 2023
• NCTE - anticipated 2023 Summer Communications Internship
• Penguin Random House - Priority Application for Anticipated Internships for fall 2022, spring 2023, and summer 2023)

Sigma Tau Delta Journal Internship

A paid three-month internship opportunity is available with the Sigma Tau Delta Journals. This opportunity will provide three Sigma Tau Delta student members (undergraduate or graduate) with editorial and publication experience. These interns will work with the Managing Editor on the publications, from May 10 until August 10. The interns may complete this internship from any location, so long as they have reliable internet access. Each intern will be paid $300 per month for three months ($900 total). Applications will be accepted between January 23 and February 13, 2023 to work during summer 2023 on the 2024 Journals.

Applicants must be prepared to accept the internship and its conditions if it is awarded to them. Failure to do so may jeopardize the continuation of the internship program.

Application Details

Washington DC Internship Opportunities

• Washington Internship Institute - Members are eligible for a $500 merit-based scholarship to attend the Washington Internship (WII) internship program through a partnership with WII and the Association of College Honor Societies (ACHS). 
• The Washington Center Internship - Members are also eligible to apply for a $1,000 housing scholarship to attend The Washington Center (TWC) internship program through a partnership with TWC and the Association of College Honor Societies. TWC has designated three scholarships per year for Sigma Tau Delta members (both undergraduates and recent college graduates). 

Search for Applicable Internships

See our Career Blogs Database for inspiration regarding applicable internships in the field of English.

Check out BestColleges' Ultimate Guide to Internships for advice in finding and applying for internships.