Eligibility and Benefits

Eligibility and Benefits

Eligibility:

The MCLEAPS Internship Program is open to all Arizona State University students who meet these eligibility requirements:

  • Eligible student candidates must be admitted and currently enrolled at Arizona State University.
  • Eligible students must pass a background check administered by Maricopa County.
  • Eligible students must have earned and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher at ASU, as evidenced on their transcript.
  • Undergraduate students must have achieved a minimum of 75 credits toward the 120 credit ASU degree. A second semester junior or a senior student in first or second semester is eligible.
  • Transfer students from community college or other public or private colleges or universities must have attended a minimum of one semester at ASU, prior to the start of the semester in which they will participate, to be eligible.
  • 4+1 accelerated degree candidates are eligible.
  • Graduate students are eligible.
  • International students are eligible to apply. It is recommended that international students confirm participation requirements with their academic unit prior.

Interns will earn these benefits:

  • career-relevant work experience, skills, and industry knowledge for chosen career.
  • opportunity to build a network of professional connections for career start and advancement 
  • full waiver of semester ASU tuition ($8 - 35K value). Please note: students will still be responsible for any "student fees", and other fees associated with specific degree programs.
  • stipend of $6,000 paid for project work performed
  • academic credit toward degree, depending on major and degree, as well as Department or School