Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation – Non-Profit Internship Program (NPIP) – Summer 2024

The Non-Profit Internship Program (NPIP) is an eight-week long paid summer internship (beginning around May 31st for most) where students are matched with and work with nonprofit organizations from across North Carolina. Internships offer a range of exposure and skill-building opportunities in areas such as research, community outreach, public policy, communications, fundraising and social media. More information about the program can be found on the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation website hereInterns receive a stipend of $4,800.

Internship experiences vary by placement organization/site; details and workplans for each organization can be found here. Some organizations require a supplemental question(s), which are listed on this document under each description. Please upload your answers to the question(s) for your desired position(s) to this application in a separate document under the “Links and Uploads” field.

In addition to the internship, students will have the opportunity to connect with other interns in the program and participate in ongoing professional development throughout the summer.


You are eligible to apply for this program if you meet ALL of the following criteria:

  • You are a North Carolina native/resident at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States (the college/university can be in or outside of NC).
    AND 
  • You are a rising sophomore, junior, or senior. Note that current seniors set to graduate in the spring or summer are NOT eligible, nor are graduate students.
    AND
  • You are Pell grant-eligible in the academic year in which you apply for NPIP. You will be asked to submit a Student Aid Report screenshot to verify your eligibility for this requirement, please upload it under the “Links and Uploads” field. **Upload of that verification is required, more information is in the application.**

The application is due February 19th, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. (noon). If you have any questions about the position or the application process, please contact us here. 


Please note that this application will not save your responses if you leave the page. Please save your responses in a separate document until you submit.

Learn more at https://z-smith-reynolds-foundation.hiringthing.com/job/737921/non-profit-internship-program-summer-2024