PaY Summer Internship Program
The PaY Summer Internship Program provides internship grants to nonprofit organizations throughout the local community. Each host organization is matched with a PaY student who conducts a special project designed by the organization while providing mentorship, guidance, and support to the students.
Important Dates
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May 6th | Host Organization and Partner Meeting
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May 11th | Internship Kickoff
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June 7th | Internship Orientation
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June 29th | Site Visit
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July 8th | Leadership Day
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July 13th | Site Visit
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July 20th | Site Visit
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July 29th | TEDxFargo
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August 6th | Internship Celebration
Interns
Please review the PaY Summer Internship Student Guide before applying, so you understand the requirements. We recommend you draft your responses in a separate document that you can save for future use. For application assistance, contact The Barry Foundation at programs@barryfoundation.org.
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Applications for the 2027 PaY Summer Internship Program will be open here from February 1st to April 1st.
Host Organizations
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.
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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.
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The Host Organization application process is two parts. First, schedule a consultation to discuss your special project idea. After approval by The Barry Foundation, complete the formal application. For application assistance, contact The Barry Foundation at programs@barryfoundation.org.
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Applications for the 2027 PaY Summer Internship Program will be open here from February 1st to March 19th.
