Spark Scholars is run in partnership with the UT Center for Materials Processing (CMP) and the UT Anderson Center.
The Spark Scholar Program offers students the opportunity to intern with advanced tech startups. We welcome UT students from all academic backgrounds to apply.
Our Mission
Talent Development
Accelerate students' growth through hands-on product development experience with startups.
Startup Acceleration
Access to lower-cost talent enables Spark companies to advance their product development.
Ecosystem Building
Create lasting connections between universities and innovators across all tech sectors while building a pipeline of experienced engineers, business developers, marketers, communicators, and prospective entrepreneurs from a diverse range of academic disciplines.
Program details:
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Eligibility: Open to full-time UT undergraduate or graduate students in good academic standing who are not currently on a graduate teaching or research assistantship.
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Compensation: A competitive hourly wage.
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Work Hours: Scholars may hold other on-campus jobs, but total weekly hours across all UT positions must not exceed 20 during academic semesters.
Benefits for Your Company:
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Cost-Sharing: Matching support for intern wages.
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UT Facility Access: Utilize specialized campus resources.
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Skilled Interns: Connect with students proficient in engineering, marketing, business, and more.
- Pathway to Success: Many interns choose to go on full-time! See below testimonials.
“I have gotten experience coding, ... it’s definitely great knowledge to have in my back pocket. It’s been very beneficial because I am sure I will use it in the future. I am really happy I learned it and advanced my skills.”
Nicole Liu, Spark Scholar ‘23, FC Renew
“The access to faculty and students who know how to use the equipment and the interns have really helped us increase our experimental volume.”
Philip Stuckey, CEO of FC RENEW
“I have definitely learned a lot from it, and I think it furthered my interest in the sustainable energy sector and how it affects the economy. I got a deeper look at how start-up companies function and the trials and errors they go through.”
Anfinn Chilsen, Spark Scholar ‘23, Holocene
Lillian Lovingood | Program Manager
Still have questions? Unsure about you or your companies eligibility? Contact our Spark Program Manager!
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