Invest in the next generation of leaders.
Internships are transformational experiences that prepare students for the workforce and allow them to apply their academic learning in professional settings.
For many talented UCR students, however, the cost of participating in an internship presents significant challenges. Many internships are unpaid, and students often face additional expenses such as transportation, housing, professional attire, and saving for the upcoming academic year. These financial burdens create substantial barriers to participation. Even when internships are paid, hidden or upfront costs can make these opportunities financially unfeasible for many students.
The Tilga Internship Fund exists to remove those barriers.
Your gift directly supports students as they pursue meaningful, career-building internships across the United States and internationally. By offsetting financial hardship, we ensure that opportunity is based on talent and drive, not income.
Our vision is bold:
Every UCR student who wants an internship should have access to a paid, high-impact experience.
Internships increase career readiness, expand professional networks, and significantly improve post-graduation employment outcomes. With your support, students gain more than experience; they gain confidence, access, and momentum.
Help us close the opportunity gap.
Make a gift today and change a student’s trajectory.
To see where our students have interned across the U.S. and Europe, and to read their testimonials, visit:
https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/523d19c2fb454e16bb5c76ec8fd3b379
