Increasing opportunities for students to gain pivotal career experiences
The Mooty Internship Scholarship is intended to support students by alleviating some of the financial pressure of participating in an unpaid micro-internship. Once a student has been selected for an unpaid project, they can apply for the Mooty Internship Scholarship. This is a one-time, non-renewable $500 scholarship. If awarded, this scholarship will be distributed as part of a student's financial aid package during the term that the project is completed.
To apply for a Mooty Internship Scholarship, a student must meet the following conditions:
- Be a currently enrolled, degree-seeking undergraduate student at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
- Have not previously received this scholarship
- Be selected for an unpaid project on the Maroon and Gold Network
- Complete the Mooty Internship Scholarship application
All scholarship applicants will be notified within 10 business days. Questions? Please contact Ariana Zarling at hoyer060@umn.edu.
While the benefits of completing a micro-internship are clear, for many students, there are financial barriers that get in the way. Alumnus Bruce Mooty recognized this and saw a way to help. Alumni service and giving run deep in the Mooty family. Beyond building a successful law career and serving as Past Board Chair and Managing Officer of Gray Plant Mooty, Mooty, and his wife Tracy, have made a point to give back and support today’s students in innovative ways. Most recently, this includes the creation of the Mooty Internship Scholarship to support students pursuing unpaid micro-internships through the Maroon and Gold Network. Mooty received an undergraduate degree from the University of Minnesota’s College of Liberal Arts in 1977 and a law degree from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1980. He is a recognized leader in the alumni community and was the recipient of the prestigious Alumni Service Award in 2010 and served as Chair of the Alumni Association Board of Directors.
Bruce and Tracy Mooty
Photo courtesy of Minnesota Law Magazine
Real World, Professional Experiences
Projects from the Maroon & Gold Network connect U of M students with short-term professional experiences supported by alumni.