Lagniappe Internship Fund
Powering Futures
The campus-wide Lagniappe Internship Fund aims to reduce financial barriers LSU students
may face when presented with unpaid or underpaid internships. No student should pass
up a career opportunity because of living expenses, travel or unpaid opportunities. Please note: the 2026 application has not opened yet.
Application Requirements:
- A copy of your internship offer letter
- Complete a budget worksheet
- Description of how the internship will impact your career goals
- Open to enrolled LSU undergraduates who have secured an internship offer. Preference to freshmen, sophomores, and juniors
Application Deadline:
The 2026 application has not opened yet.
Note: College of Business Students, please visit the College of Business Scholarship page for more information.
Hear it from a student:
This award represents not only financial assistance, but also a transformative opportunity to pursue my career aspirations.- Zahra Naeini, Recipient of Lagniappe Scholarship Fund
Need help with your application?
Join an Information Session
Attend one of our informational sessions to learn more about the application process and tips to make the most out of your internship experience.
Information session dates coming soon.
Attend a Workshop
Attend one of our How to Be a Successful Applicant workshops. More information coming soon.
Workshop dates coming soon.
Get Budgeting Help
Creating a reasonable budget is the goal for this application. Reviewers will be using
resources like the ones below to make decisions on what is reasonable based on the
circumstances of the internship. Use these tools to get one step ahead!
Strengthen Your Personal Essay
Make your case known! Provide detailed information about your career goals and how this internship will help you reach them. Reviewers are evaluating for need, so help them understand the financial obstacles getting in the way of taking this internship.
strengthen your personal essay
Learn About the Ready to Roar Career Proficiencies
The application will ask you to reflect on how you'll develop Ready to Roar Career
Proficiencies, which are key career skills all employers desire. Review the Ready
to Roar Proficiencies so you can talk about them confidently on your application.
Connect With the Career Center
Need more personalized assistance? You can connect with the LSU Career Center a variety
of ways. We offer scheduled one-on-one appointments and group appointments. For quick
questions, we offer drop-in appointments between 9am–4pm each weekday.