Tow Foundation Public Service Interns

About the Tow Foundation Public Service Interns

The Tow Foundation has provided remarkable support for internships in public service. Since 2016, more than 200 students have served as Public Service Interns with the Tow Foundation's support. Tow Foundation Public Service Interns have worked everywhere from New York City Council to offices in the US House of Representatives, PEN America, Bronx Defenders, The Children's Law Center, and many in between. Internships can take place in government, nonprofits, NGOs, and an array of other organizations. If students have questions about whether the organization in which they are interested in interning is eligible, they can email beyondbarnard@barnard.edu.

Applicants may design their own internship or apply to an existing internship program. A confirmed internship is not necessary prior to submission of an application.

Currently enrolled first-years, sophomores, and juniors are eligible for summer internships. All currently-enrolled students are eligible for academic semester internships.

Summer Internship Benefits & Expectations

• Funding to support 10 weeks of full-time internship work (equivalent of 350 total hours) completed between the last day of Spring Semester finals and the first day of Fall Semester classes.
• Presentation of work at the Summer Internship Programs Showcase in Fall Semester
• Access to subsidized on-campus housing at Barnard
• Access to Beyond Barnard’s programmatic internship support
• Interns are expected to participate in an in-person internship experience

Academic Semester Benefits & Expectations

• A stipend to support 65 hours of internship work completed during the semester
• Access to Beyond Barnard’s programmatic internship support

Note that all requirements posted on this website are subject to change, and complete information is always shared with applicants and recipients. Questions can be directed to Beyond Barnard (beyondbarnard@barnard.edu).