The Women’s Foundation of Arkansas is proud to launch the fifth annual 2025 Tijuana Byrd Summer Internship Program, named after the Foundation’s first Black president. In partnership with several Arkansas companies, we will offer a 12-week summer internship program for women of color attending college in Arkansas and pursuing degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, and mathematics (finance & related majors included). Thanks to the companies’ commitment to equity and generosity, the internship will pay $15-20 an hour*, provide free housing for the duration of the program, access to mentorship and networking events, and professional development workshops. Company executives have also agreed to participate in diversity, equity, and inclusion training provided by the WFA before the program. Our internship program is intentionally designed to increase access to and representation in these fields for women of color in our state by eliminating cost, social capital, and location barriers.
General Internship Details
- Each company will host interns and pay $15-20 an hour, depending on the company
- Weekly networking events will be hosted by partner companies & other community sponsors
- WFA will provide professional development workshops before and during the internship program
- Interns will receive the opportunity to present to each company at the end of the program
Internship Eligibility
Students eligible to apply will:
- Identify as a woman
- Be a person of color and/or of a minority race or ethnicity
- Pursuing a 2-year or 4-year degree in the fields of science, technology, engineering, & math (finance & related majors included)
- Information on relevant majors per company & department can be found on the website
- Attending a university in the state of Arkansas or be an Arkansas resident
- A rising junior, senior, or recent graduate
Internship Application
Applications are now open and are due by December 1, 2024. Before applying, please read the company information to learn which companies best fit your skills, education, and career goals.
For the application, you will need the following:
- Resume
- Unofficial Transcript
- One Letter of Recommendation
- Completed Application Questions
To find more information about the participating companies’ positions available and to apply, visit the Girls of Promise website here.
