Applications Are Being Accepted for the Social Sciences Career Readiness Internship Program (SSCRIP) until Friday, August 14, 2026 by 11:59pm PST. 

The Social Sciences Career Readiness Internship Program (SSCRIP) is accepting applications from students who are majoring in the Social Sciences to participate in the 2026-2027 school year cohort.

*Continuing students can also submit an application by the transfer student deadline. Priority for those applying after the first application deadline (June 6) will go to transfer students, and any additional continuing students will be admitted based on availability.

Where Do I Apply?

Please apply HERE by Friday, August 14, 2026. 

For more information about the program and its requirements, please visit our Home Page and check out the FAQ section.

What year(s) in school is SSCRIP prioritizing?

This program will give preference to applicants who have completed at least three years of coursework (juniors), including transfer eligible courses, by the start of the internship in summer 2027, and who expect to graduate in Fall 2027 or Spring/Summer 2028. Seniors who are graduating in Fall 2027 may be considered if space is available.

First-generation college students, transfer students, and financial aid-eligible students are especially encouraged to apply.

Final decisions will be sent on Monday, August 24, 2026 so that participants can still enroll in the 1-credit course that runs during the Fall semester, weekly on Thursdays from 5-6:30pm. Orientation will be on September 3, 2026 from 5-6:30pm.

Participation in cohort meetings, activities, and workshops will be required roughly every other week during the Spring 2027 semester.

What Is SSCRIP?

SSCRIP is a year-long program designed to provide undergraduate majors in the social sciences with the necessary tools to prepare themselves for the job market.

The program consists of the following integrated components:

• a year-long 1-unit professional development course that meets on Thursdays from 5-6:30 pm during the Fall 2026 semester. 
• a pilot mentorship program incorporated into the Spring 2027 semester
• a stipend to cover unpaid or low-paying internships of 6-8 weeks in length
• Internship search advising
• access to a range of alumni-hosted internships, as well as some provided by partner organizations

Who Is Eligible for SSCRIP?

• Applicants must be a registered UC Berkeley undergraduate for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.
• Applicants must be majoring in the Social Sciences. Students must be declared in a Social Sciences major by December 2026 to participate in the program. 
• This program is open to juniors. Seniors who are graduating in Fall 2027 may be considered if space is available. 
• First-generation college students, transfer students, and financial aid-eligible students are especially encouraged to apply.

Internship Information:

• SSCRIP program participants must successfully complete a 1-unit course in Fall 2026 which meets on Thursdays from 5-6:30pm & Bi-weekly Scheduled Mentorship & Interactive Workshops during the Spring 2027 semester. Year-long participation is required. 
• SSCRIP program participants must complete an approved internship during the Summer of 2027. Internships should run for 6 to 8 weeks between May and August for 30-40 hours a week.
• Internship positions are subject to approval by the university, but a wide range of different opportunities will qualify.
• SSCRIP staff will partner with several internship providers and will also provide some assistance, including individualized advising sessions, for participants seeking independent internship opportunities.

Questions?

Attend one of our office hours, which will be held Wednesdays and Thursdays from 12-1pm on Zoom during the application period (7/28, 7/29, 8/4, 8/5, 8/11, and 8/12). 

You can also contact us at sscrip@berkeley.edu with any questions. Thanks!