Mellon Humanities Internship Program
Student Success
Internships are a vital component to higher education. They help students learn practical
skills related to their chosen fields, gain valuable work experience for their resumés
and expand their professional networks.
The Mellon Foundation grant enables more students to reap the enhanced benefits of
paid internships while removing the financial barriers that prevent many from serving
as unpaid interns.
Success Stories
History alumna’s journey from intern to CEO of the Ybor City Museum Society
USF alumna Arminda Mata becomes CEO of the Ybor City Museum Society.
Communication senior empowers local community through a fundraising cooking competition
Communication senior, Alyssa Edridge, partnered with Healthy 22nd Street to organize a successful fundraising event, create a cookbook, and leverage personal connections for donations.
English student John Michael Kilgore put his professional and technical communication skills to the test in his recent internship with a Florida-based software development company.