Becoming a PaY Summer Internship Host
Program Overview
The PaY Summer Internship Program empowers nonprofits by providing grants to host talented high school students for impactful summer internships. Interns work on a dedicated special project crafted by your organization, contributing approximately 70% of their time to its completion while gaining invaluable mentorship and career-related experience.
As a host organization, you’ll receive a $7,000 grant to cover intern wages, employment costs, and administrative stipends. Interns earn $15/hour and work 32 hours per week from mid-June to mid-August. Together, we can foster a meaningful experience that strengthens your nonprofit and inspires the next generation of community leaders.
For application assistance, contact Makelle Gulleson at mgulleson@barryfoundation.org or 701-356-7800.
Eligibility
To qualify as a host organization, your nonprofit must:
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Be a registered 501(c)(3) organization.
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Have the capacity and staff to employ and mentor a full-time intern on-site.
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Provide a meaningful, career-related project that builds organizational capacity.
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Attend key program events, including the Internship Kick-Off, Site Visits, and the Internship Celebration.
2025 Important Dates
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Saturday, February 1 - Student Applications Open
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Friday, March 21 - Host Applications Close
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Tuesday, April 1 - Student Applications Close
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Tuesday, May 6 - Placements Announced
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Tuesday, May 13 - PaY Internship Kick-Off
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Monday, June 9 - Internship Orientation
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Tuesday, June 24 - Site Visit
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Tuesday, July 1 - Site Visit
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Thursday, July 10 - PaY Leadership Camp at Young Life Castaway Club
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Tuesday, July 15 - Site Visit
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Thursday, July 24 - TEDxFargo
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Thursday, July 31 - Philanthropy: Forward Trollwood Social
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Friday, August 8 - PaY Internship Celebration
Applications are currently closed. Applications to host a 2026 PaY Summer Intern will open in the early months of 2026.
1. Review Intern Host Application Guide: Begin by thoroughly reviewing the guide to familiarize yourself with the program, application process, special project development, timeline, and expectations. Download the Application Guide Here
2. Schedule Your Pre-Consultation: Book a pre-consultation meeting to ensure alignment with program goals and expectations. Use the "Request a Consultation" button below to schedule your session.
3. Submit Your Application: After your pre-consultation meeting, we will send you a link to the online application site.
4. Interviews and Placements: Once applications are submitted, the Barry Foundation's selection committee will review all submissions. We will contact applicants to schedule an interview.
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1. Review Intern Host Application Guide: Begin by thoroughly reviewing the guide to familiarize yourself with the program, application process, special project development, timeline, and expectations.
Download the Application Guide Here
2. Schedule Your Pre-Consultation: Book a pre-consultation meeting to ensure alignment with program goals and expectations. Use the "Request a Consultation" button below to schedule your session.
3. Submit Your Application: After your pre-consultation meeting, we will send you a link to the online application site. Complete your application before Friday, March 21st.
4. Interviews and Placements: Once applications are submitted, the Barry Foundation's selection committee will review all submissions. We will contact applicants to schedule an interview. Placements will be announced Tuesday, May 6th.
Please request a consultation using the button below. Our team will be in touch to help you get started.
Application Process
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Saturday, February 1 - Student Applications Open
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Friday, March 21 - Host Applications Close
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Tuesday, April 1 - Student Applications Close
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Tuesday, May 6 - Placements Announced
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Tuesday, May 13 - PaY Internship Kick-Off
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Monday, June 9 - Internship Orientation
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Tuesday, June 24 - Site Visit
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Tuesday, July 1 - Site Visit
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Thursday, July 10 - PaY Leadership Camp at Young Life Castaway Club
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Tuesday, July 15 - Site Visit
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Thursday, July 24 - TEDxFargo
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Thursday, July 31 - Philanthropy: Forward Trollwood Social
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Friday, August 8 - PaY Internship Celebration
Important Dates
To qualify as a host organization, your nonprofit must:
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Be a registered 501(c)(3) organization.
-
Have the capacity and staff to employ and mentor a full-time intern on-site.
-
Provide a meaningful, career-related project that builds organizational capacity.
-
Attend key program events, including the Internship Kick-Off, Site Visits, and the Internship Celebration.
Eligibility
For application assistance, contact Makelle Gulleson at mgulleson@barryfoundation.org or 701-356-7800.
The PaY Summer Internship Program empowers nonprofits by providing grants to host talented high school students for impactful summer internships. Interns work on a dedicated special project crafted by your organization, contributing approximately 70% of their time to its completion while gaining invaluable mentorship and career-related experience.
As a host organization, you’ll receive a $7,000 grant to cover intern wages, employment costs, and administrative stipends. Interns earn $15/hour and work 32 hours per week from mid-June to mid-August. Together, we can foster a meaningful experience that strengthens your nonprofit and inspires the next generation of community leaders.
Program Overview
