Pursuing Funding Opportunities

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CPD Summer Internship Funding

Career and Professional Development is excited to offer grant awards for students pursuing unpaid or underpaid internships beginning in the summer of 2026. Internships must start no earlier than May 2026 and end no later than August 2026. The maximum award amount per student is $2,500. 

Summer internship funding application opens each March


LMU Funding Opportunities

There are a variety of funding programs at LMU designed to remove financial barriers so more doors will be open to all our students to experience and explore their professional pursuits.

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Why College Students Should Negotiate (Even Entry-Level Jobs) 

written by Esther Ouyang ‘26

First, if you have already received an offer, congrats! Great job. You’ve already made it through the hardest part. After months of applications, interviews, and uncertainty, seeing an official offer must be a huge relief …

By Giuliana Berman, B.A
Giuliana Berman, B.A Events and Promotions Coordinator
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Designing a Life of Impact: An LMU International Alumna in Wellness

Written by Jessica Skinner ’26

In this interview, Rocio Araujo ’21, a marketing major and A-List Pathway alumna, shares how Career and Professional Development (CPD) and personalized experiences helped her turn her LMU experience into a career she’s truly passionate …

By Giuliana Berman, B.A
Giuliana Berman, B.A Events and Promotions Coordinator
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How to Navigate the 2026 Job Market

Looking Ahead – The Job Landscape for 2026

According to The Wall Street Journal, the 2026 new-graduate hiring market is shaping up to be more competitive than in recent years. As employers navigate economic uncertainty, many are taking a …

By Jessica Skinner
Jessica Skinner
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Career Resources

The Office of National and International Fellowships (ONIF) tracks almost 300 fellowships. These fellowships below are a small sample and …

BCLA Academic Conference/Research Grant

The BCLA Dean’s Office has funds to support undergraduate student participation in academic conferences and/or faculty-supervised …

SUMMER INTERNSHIP FUNDING APPLICATION DEADLINESOpened March 1, 2026 Round 1 Closed April 15, 2026Round 2 Application Closes June …

Contact & Location

Phone
310.338.2871
Address

Career and Professional Development
Loyola Marymount University
One LMU Drive
Von der Ahe, Suite 135
Los Angeles, CA 90045

Hours of Operation

Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm