Department of Statistics Summer Internship Grants

The Department of Statistics is committed to helping our students build real-world experience. We recognize that some data and statistics opportunities — at nonprofits, government agencies, research labs, and mission-driven companies — may be unpaid.

The Statistics Summer Internship Grants exist to change that. By funding a portion of your time this summer, we help you say yes to an unpaid experience that could shape your career — whether you are a Statistics, Actuarial Science, or Data Science major.

Eligibility

To apply, you must:

• Be a declared undergraduate major in Statistics, Actuarial Science, or Data Science in the BYU Department of Statistics
• Have already secured an unpaid internship or applied statistics experience

Eligible host organizations include:

• Nonprofit organizations
• Local or state government agencies
• Research laboratories or universities
• For-profit companies

The internship must involve meaningful application of statistics (data analysis, statistical modeling, research design, data visualization, survey methodology, actuarial analysis, or similar work).

How to Apply

Submit your completed application, AIM student record summary, and resumé as attachments in an email to StatsInternshipGrants@byu.edu. Applications received by April 25, 2026, will be reviewed in the first round, with decisions communicated by May 1. Applications submitted after April 25 will be reviewed on a rolling basis while funds remain — apply as soon as your internship is confirmed.

A confirmation email from your internship supervisor will be requested after award decisions are made, but it does not need to accompany your initial application.

Timeline

Disbursement

Grant funds will be disbursed to your BYU account following a mid-summer check-in. Around the midpoint of your internship, you will submit a short progress report — including hours worked to date and a reflection on how the experience is going — along with a confirmation email from your supervisor. Funds will be released after that check-in is received and approved.
If your situation requires a different disbursement schedule — for example, if you need funds in advance to cover travel to your internship location — please note this in your application or reach out to us at StatsInternshipGrants@byu.edu. We are happy to work with you on a schedule that fits your circumstances.

After the Internship

Grant recipients are required to complete the BYU Experiential Learning Program Evaluation through ELMS by September 5. To submit your evaluation:

1. Go to https://byu-csm.symplicity.com/ and select Students
2. Sign in using Current Students: Single Sign On with your BYU credentials
3. Click the Experiential Learning tab
4. Locate your experience and click Program Evaluation (pencil icon)

The evaluation takes about ten minutes. Your responses will be returned to the department without your name attached, and will be used to improve the program for future students. Completion of this evaluation is a condition of the grant.

Grant recipients are also invited to submit a photo to the Inspired Images Internship photo contest.

Questions?

For questions, contact the department office at statsec@stat.byu.edu or (801) 422-4505. To submit an application, email StatsInternshipGrants@byu.edu.

We look forward to supporting you this summer.

Application Questions

Students should submit responses to all questions below (together with a 1–2 page resumé and a copy of your AIM transcript) to StatsInternshipGrants@byu.edu. Applications received by April 25, 2026 will be reviewed in the first round; applications submitted after that date will be reviewed on a rolling basis while funds remain. Grant recipients will be asked to submit a mid-summer progress report and supervisor confirmation before funds are disbursed to their BYU account.

Cover Sheet
Students: please include the following on the first page of your application.

• Full name
• BYU Net ID
• Major/Emphasis (Statistics / Actuarial Science / Data Science)
• Expected graduation date
• Have you previously worked as a Department of Statistics TA? List any classes/semesters:

Section 1: About You

1. Tell us briefly about yourself as a student in the department. What areas of statistics, actuarial science, or data science interest you most, and where are you in your program? (3–5 sentences)

2. What quantitative skills have you developed so far — in coursework, research, or previous work experience — that you expect to apply in this internship? (List specific courses, software, methods, or projects as relevant)

3. What are your career goals, and how does this internship fit into them? (3–5 sentences)

4. Prior research and internship experience.
Have you worked as a research assistant (RA) or held a statistics-related internship?

• If you have not yet had an RA position or statistics internship, briefly describe any steps you have taken to seek out such experience.
• If you have, briefly describe the experience (organization or mentor, role, approximate dates).

Note: Priority will be given to students who have served in the department as a TA and to students who have not yet had the opportunity to work as an RA or complete a prior internship.

5. Prior tuition support. How many semesters have you received a tuition award, scholarship, or grant from the department, college, or university? For each, please list the semester, the source (for example, department scholarship, college scholarship, university grant or scholarship), and the level of support.

Section 2: The Internship

6. Describe the internship or applied experience you have secured. Include:

• Host organization name and brief description
• Type of organization (nonprofit / government / research lab / company)
• Your role and primary responsibilities
• Confirmation that the position is unpaid

7. Who will serve as your mentor or supervisor at the host organization? Provide their name, title, and contact email. 

Note: A confirmation email from this person will be required before a grant can be disbursed, but does not need to be included with your application.

8. What will you gain from this experience? What specific skills, knowledge, or professional experience do you expect to develop? (4–6 sentences)

9. How will this experience help you become a better disciple of Jesus Christ? Briefly describe how you see this internship connecting to your growth as a person of faith, your service to others, or your sense of purpose and vocation. (3–5 sentences)

Section 3: Planning & Logistics

10. How many hours per week do you plan to devote to this internship? Be realistic — account for your course load, work, and other commitments. Explain your reasoning.

11. Describe your summer timeline. Where will you be located (Provo, remote, elsewhere)? How many weeks do you expect the internship to run? Note any planned breaks, travel, or family commitments that may affect your availability.