Internship Stipends

Spring 2026 Internship Announcement

ARCS is committed to advocating for paid internships in an industry that remains inaccessible to many. ARCS offers internship stipend opportunities for the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.

Once again for Spring 2026, ARCS will be offering a $1,800 stipend plus an annual membership to three applicants pursuing internships in registration and/or collections management.

Candidates are asked to submit their application materials byFebruary 27, 2026, and awardees will be notified by mid-March 2026. Applicants should already have been accepted into an unpaid internship program and will be asked to submit a letter of support from their internship supervisor with their application materials. Applicants in internships with a limited stipend can also apply but those in unpaid internship programs will be prioritized. International and U.S. based ARCS members may apply for internship stipend opportunities. Selected candidates will be asked to submit a brief report and to participate in a takeover of the ARCS Instagram at the end of their program.

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Criteria

Requirements for Application

Applicants for this stipend are encouraged to be current members of ARCS in good standing but that is not required.
Must be a student at the undergraduate or graduate level, in a relevant certificate program or recent graduate (within 2 years).
Must have demonstrated interest in registration/collections management.
Preference will be given to applicants with little or no museum internship experience.
Preference will be given to applicants who receive need-based financial aid from their college or university or who submit a brief statement indicating financial need.
Preference will be given to students from diverse backgrounds.

Internship program criteria

Internship must be primarily focused on registration/collections management.
Internship must be a minimum of 60 hours and take place over the course of no more than 6 months.
Priority will be given to applicants who have not been already awarded ARCS internship stipend funds.

Application Process

Materials to be submitted with application

A cover letter, explaining specifics of demonstrated merit, dedication, and need;
A current resume (limit 2 pages)
A letter of support from the sponsoring internship program

Internship Stipend Application

Please submit by February 27, 2026