March 6, 2024
Application Open for AAP-UNCF Paid Internship Program for Summer 2024
Paid Internship Program Available to Junior and Senior Students at HBCUs, other 4-Yr Colleges and Universities, or UNCF-Affiliated Colleges across the United States
Washington, DC —The Association of American Publishers (AAP) and UNCF (United Negro College Fund) Internship Program is accepting applications for the ninth year of its partnership to provide paid summer internships to students with an interest in pursuing a career in the publishing industry. Students who are juniors and graduating seniors from Historically Black Colleges or Universities (HBCUs), other four-year accredited colleges or universities, or any UNCF-Affiliated college in the United States are eligible for this program.
The deadline to apply for next summer’s program is March 11, 2024, with internship placement for summer 2024.
Participating organizations this year include Princeton University Press, W.W. Norton, the Association of American Publishers (AAP), Macmillan, Scholastic, Penguin Random House, HarperCollins, Hachette Book Group, SAGE, De Gruyter, and Wiley.
“This is a really great opportunity for students who are interested in the publishing industry to gain real work experience and connections,” said Taliah Givens, senior director, student professional development programs, UNCF. “With nearly a decade of partnership, we know how important these first steps are for students looking to develop publishing careers and networks.”
“The AAP-UNCF partnership continues to be one of the critically important pathways for students to bring their unique voices to the publishing space,” said Jonathan Walker, vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion, AAP. “As these students connect with the industry their impact on their organizations is just as large, providing new insights, opportunities and connections for both the students and the publishing community.”
History of the AAP – UNCF Partnership
Initiated in 2016, the program has provided over 60 internships to date giving rising and graduating seniors opportunities to learn the business of publishing while working directly with executives responsible for bringing important knowledge and stories to readers every day. Internships have been secured in Washington, DC, New York, Boston, Princeton, St. Louis and Atlanta.
Program Requirements
Applicants with a minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale, a record of leadership and community service, and strong writing skills are encouraged to apply online here.
About AAP
AAP | The Association of American Publishers represents the leading book, journal, and education publishers in the United States on matters of law and policy, advocating for outcomes that incentivize the publication of creative expression, professional content, and learning solutions. As essential participants in local markets and the global economy, our members invest in and inspire the exchange of ideas, transforming the world we live in one word at a time. Find us online at publishers.org.
About UNCF
UNCF (United Negro College Fund) is the nation’s largest and most effective minority education organization. To serve youth, the community and the nation, UNCF supports students’ education and development through scholarships and other programs, supports and strengthens its 37 member colleges and universities, and advocates for the importance of minority education and college readiness. While totaling only 3% of all colleges and universities, UNCF institutions and other historically Black colleges and universities are highly effective, awarding 13% of bachelor’s degrees, 5% of master’s degrees, 10% of doctoral degrees and 19% of all STEM degrees earned by Black students in higher education. UNCF administers more than 400 programs, including scholarship, internship and fellowship, mentoring, summer enrichment, and curriculum and faculty development programs. Today, UNCF supports more than 50,000 students at over 1,100 colleges and universities across the country. Its logo features the UNCF torch of leadership in education and its widely recognized trademark, ‟A mind is a terrible thing to waste.”® Learn more at UNCF.org or for continuous updates and news, follow UNCF on Twitter at @UNCF.