Helen Bader Age & Community Internship Scholarship

The scholarship provides financial support for undergraduate and graduate students who are enrolled in an internship or practicum in which they are working directly with the older adult population during the Fall 2026 and/or Spring 2027 semesters.

Qualifying programs include, but are not limited to: Social Work, Psychology, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Recreational Therapy, Speech and Language Pathology, Nursing, Kinesiology, Health Care Administration, Public Health, and/or Occupational Science and Technology

Award
Varies
Schools, Colleges, Departments, and Areas
College of Community Engagement & Professions, Graduate Student Scholarships, Helen Bader School of Social Welfare
Deadline
02/01/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Internship Information: This scholarship is intended for students who will be placed in internships in which the major focus of the work is the older adult population. Organizations hosting the student should offer services and programs for older adults, and students should be working in one of these programs. We are particularly interested in applications from students who aspire to work with the older adult population as a future career goal.
    • Agency Supervisor Name and Contact Information (email and/or phone)
    • Average Weekly Internship Hours
    • Brief Description of Internship Duties (2-4 sentences summarizing the type of work you will be doing). How do your duties relate to working with the older adult population?
    • Do you plan to continue your work with the older adult population in the future?
    • Internship Agency/Organization Name. Please give a brief description of the services they provide for the older adult population.
    • Please indicate the course you are enrolled in for the Fall 26 and/or Spring 27 semester related to this internship.
    • Total Internship Hours Needed for the Semester
    • UWM Internship Course Advisor and UWM program you are enrolled in.
  2. Describe the specific skills, knowledge, and competencies you aim to develop through this internship experience.
  3. Briefly explain your long-term goals and how this internship aligns with your professional goals as it pertains to working with the older adult population.
  4. If you wish to provide context on how this stipend will support your academic or personal circumstances, please do so below.
  5. Attachments
    • Resume
    • Unofficial Transcript
  6. Please submit the names and email addresses of two professional contacts (such as professors, advisors, field instructors, supervisors, or employers) that you would like to invite to submit a reference for you. At least one of these contacts should be able to comment on your academic potential. These individuals will receive an email from the Panther Scholarship Portal instructing them to go in and submit a reference for you. You will not be able to view the reference, but you can track the status of your reference requests by going to the References tab in the portal.
  7. Signature and Date
    • Date
    • I certify that the information provided in this application is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. Please type your name below
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