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The Moloney Scholar Program

Internships are a valuable way to gain experience as well as to clarify your career interests. If your career interests are in non-profits or in government, you may be faced with an unpaid internship. The opportunity to gain experience might be great, but the financial challege may be greater. UMass Lowell's recognition of this has led to the development of the Moloney Scholar program.

The Moloney Scholar program provides up to $2,500 in financial support for full-time UMass Lowell students who secure an unpaid internship with a non-profit organization, a government agency , or on-campus with a faculty member or department.

The Goal

This initiative is part of the university's broader commitment to ensuring that all students have equitable access to career connected experiences that complement their academic studies. Through this program, UMass Lowell reaffirms its dedication to preparing students not only for successful careers, but also for lives of purpose and contribution.

Moloney Program Work Site Requirements

  • Off-campus internships must be at qualified non-profits; or a federal, state, or municipal government agency.
  • On-campus internships must be in a career connected role that is not currently funded through on-campus student employment.

Student Eligibility

  • Open to both undergraduate and graduate students who are enrolled full-time.
  • Students must be enrolled full-time when the experience occurs. If participating in a summer experience, students must be enrolled for the following fall semester.
  • Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.000.

Funding for this program is limited and not guaranteed for all students.

The Moloney Student Scholar award is granted for a single session only, students are not eligible to receive it more than once.

Program Details

  • Students must secure their own internships. (The Career & Co-op Center can help you with your job search).
  • Rolling Admissions - apply as soon as you have an offer!
  • Students will submit an internship application AFTER securing their internship.
  • Funding terms are either summer or during the academic year, HOWEVER, work dates may not be extended into another term. 
    • Academic year 2025-2026: September 2, 2025 - May 8, 2026
    • Summer 2026: May 10, 2026 - August 29, 2026

All practicums required for professional licensure are NOT eligible internships.

International students: Off-campus internships must follow CPT or pre-completion OPT regulations.

Application Process for Students

Please note: The application form requires an offer letter/ email from your supervisor with ALL of the information listed below. Do not start your application until you have this information. You will upload a PDF of the offer letter/ email during the application process.

  • Name of internship and department if at UMass Lowell
  • Job title and brief job description
  • Work term (summer or academic year)
  • Specific start and end date within the work term
  • Supervisor name, email and phone number

Students can submit a Moloney Scholar internship application via Handshake AFTER securing their internship. Please select the "Moloney Student Scholar" template from the Experiences drop down menu. Students will be notified if they have received funding or not by the Moloney Team.

Student Payment Information 

  • For Moloney Scholar internships, UMass Lowell uses the student employment payroll.
  • Eligible students receive an hourly wage of $16.75, earning up to $2,500 paid bi-weekly.
  • This averages out to approximately 140 hours. (Taxes will be taken out of each paycheck).
  • Completion of all UMass Lowell student employment documents is required prior to the start of employment. 

UMass Lowell reserves the right to use unused work-study awards as an alternative funding source for this program. 

Student Hiring Information 

Since we use UMass Lowell's payroll system for payment, you must complete ALL UMass Lowell student employment documents prior to the start of your internship. 

  • After your internship has been approved for funding, you will receive an employment offer email from JobHawk@uml.edu.
  • Promptly login to JobHawk and accept the position.
  • After you accept the position, you will receive an email with instructions on how to complete the required employment documents. (I-9 etc.)
  • Complete all requested employment documentation quickly. You cannot begin working until all the required paperwork is finalized by UMass Lowell's Human Resources.
  • You will need to submit daily hours worked through JobHawk.

Supervisor Information

Provide student(s) with an offer letter or email with the following information:
  • Name of internship site and department if at UMass Lowell
  • Job title and brief job description
  • Work term (summer or academic year)
  • Specific start and end date within the work term
  • Supervisor name, email and phone number

Supervisor Responsibilities

  • Supervisors must have a current account in the UMass Lowell JobHawk system.
  • The Moloney Team will manage the posting and hiring of the position in JobHawk.
  • Completion of all UMass Lowell employment documents is required prior to the student starting work with you.
  • Approve student hours bi-weekly in JobHawk to ensure timely payroll payments.

For more information or questions, please email Moloney_Scholar@uml.edu. 

Examples of previous off-campus partners include: Aaron's Presents, City of Lowell, Coalition for a Better Acre, House of Hope, Lowell Community Health Center, Lowell General Hospital, Lowell Telemedia Center, Massachusetts (MA) Department of Public Health, MA Trial Court, Merrimack Repertory Theatre, New American Association of MA, and Project Learn.

Examples of previous on-campus sites include: Athletic department, Library, Office of Marketing and Communications, Office of Multicultural Affairs, Provost's Office, Registrar's Office, RIST Institute, Student Life and Involvement, UMass Lowell Labs, University Advancement and University Police.

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