Bachelor's, Master's & PhDWorldwidePartial Funding
UNICEF Internship Programme (Worldwide, Monthly Stipend)
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UNICEF offers internships to students and recent graduates in its offices around the world. Internships normally last between 6 and 26 weeks and can be full-time or part-time. UNICEF pays interns a monthly stipend, and a one-time contribution towards travel and visa costs may be granted when funding is available.
There is no single deadline. Each internship is advertised as a vacancy with its own closing date on the UNICEF careers website. This page was last checked against the UNICEF careers website on 4 October 2026.
Checked on 8 October 2026 against the UNICEF website: internships are offered throughout the year, and each vacancy has its own deadline. UNICEF pays interns a monthly stipend, but the amount is set for each vacancy. A one-time lump sum towards travel and visa costs may be given when funding is available. Internships normally last 6 to 26 weeks.
Key Information
Host Country
Worldwide
Funding Type
Partial
English Requirement
Varies — check program requirements
Eligible Nations
All nationalities
Category
Partial Funding
Applications Open
Vacancies posted through the year
Status
Accepting Applications
Scholarship Benefits
Monthly stipend
One-time contribution towards travel and visa costs, when funding is available
Supporting documents for your visa, where needed
Eligibility Criteria
- At least 18 years old
- Enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate or PhD programme, or graduated within the past two years
- Proficient in English, French or Spanish; a local language may also be needed
- Strong academic performance
- No immediate relatives working at UNICEF
Guides for this scholarship
How Applications Are Evaluated
Each scholarship provider uses its own selection criteria. Applicants should review the official scholarship guidelines for the specific criteria used to evaluate applications.
Required Documents
Online application on the UNICEF careers website
CV
Cover letter for the internship
How to Apply
1
Search for internships on the UNICEF careers website
2
Read the vacancy: office, length, language and study field
3
Create your profile and write a cover letter for that internship
4
Submit before the closing date in the vacancy
Ready to Submit?
Ensure you have reviewed all requirements and gathered your documents before starting the application.
Official Application WebsiteFrequently Asked Questions
It varies by program and by your previous education. Some providers accept other English tests, and some waive the test if your earlier degree was taught in English. Check the official program requirements before you apply.
There is no single deadline. Dates are set by each university, office or vacancy, so check the official website for the date that applies to you.
Most universities allow you to apply with a "Hope Certificate" or provisional transcript if you are in your final semester, provided you graduate before the intake starts.
This varies by university. Many fully funded scholarships cover or waive application fees, but some may still require an initial processing fee. Refer to the official guidelines.
For PhD and some Master's programs, securing an acceptance letter from a professor is often mandatory. For undergraduate programs, it is usually not required.
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