WGST Internships
An internship in women and gender studies offers students the opportunity, outside of a classroom, to engage with and contribute to organizations who focus on issues, work, and advocacy around women, gender, and sexuality.
Finding an Internship Site
While the majority of the internship work should be related to the field of women and gender studies (WGST), the organization itself might not be directly WGST-focused. For example, you might intern at a domestic violence service organization, human rights organization, legal advocacy organization, group lobbying on behalf of women and gender issues, or a health care agency. If you need guidance finding an eligible internship, contact department chair Julie Carr (Julie.Carr@Colorado.EDU).
Apply for stipend support for unpaid internships - Spring 2026
Students who have located and obtained an internship for spring 2026 may apply to earn WGST academic credit for the internship as well as a semester stipend.
This opportunity to apply is open to any CU Boulder undergraduate student with a 2.0 GPA, at least 6 WGST credit hours completed, and 30 total hours of credit. Preference will be given to WGST majors and minors. Please note that you must be enrolled at CU Boulder the semester that the internship takes place.
Students will be expected to intern 10 hours per week throughout the semester. Selected applicants will receive a $2400 stipend upon completing their hours, paid in monthly installments from January through April 2026. Note: This stipend may have implications for your total financial aid package, including eligibility for—and funding of—student loans and/or other scholarships. Please contact the Office of Financial Aid to discuss if you have questions or concerns.
To earn academic credit, students will be registered for 3 credit hours of WGST 3930. Students are charged tuition for the internship according to the number of credit hours enrolled. The department will facilitate matching each student and internship experience with a faculty mentor.
This is a two-year pilot program providing stipend support for internships which are otherwise unpaid or underpaid. The program may continue with sufficient interest and available funding.