Where can I find funding/grants/scholarships for UNPAID summer internships?

Career Opportunities & Internships
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<p>I’m a junior at a small liberal arts college but I’ve become largely interested in unpaid internships for the upcoming summer. Besides interning in my hometown of L.A, NYC and Chicago have a breadth of offerings which are incredible. I am very competitive on paper, but the cost is an issue. </p>

<p>Question: Where can I find funding/grants/scholarships for unpaid summer internships?
I am not on financial aid at my school – merit was provided for 3.7 GPA+ but my father’s earnings ($110,000) are too large for need-based. However, I have heard that some schools give financial aid for the summer – is this true? It’s not like we have money sitting around - L.A is a costly place!</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>I don’t think what you’re talking about exists. Internships are work experience, and generally you should be getting paid for them. AmeriCorps offers stipends for internships with affiliated non-profit and government agencies, but they aren’t then considered “unpaid.”</p>

<p>You’re not going to find any school giving you “financial aid” for the summer except for student loans, given that you’re out of range for any need-based aid.</p>