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Apply by: Friday, October 17, 2025

Indigenous Communities Initiatives (ICI) is a one-month, hybrid January experience for MIT undergraduates that connects students with Indigenous social impact entrepreneurs across North America to support community-led projects in areas like food sovereignty, data justice, and cultural revitalization. Through remote internships, workshops, and cohort reflections, participants gain hands-on experience while honoring Indigenous innovation and leadership. Click here for more info.

Apply by: Sunday, October 19, 2025

Social Impact Internships are funded opportunities for MIT undergraduates to apply classroom learning to real-world challenges while working with nonprofits, government agencies, or social enterprises. These internships support career exploration, skill-building, and meaningful community impact across social and environmental issues. Click here for more info.

Apply by: Monday, October 20, 2025

PKG Fellowships support MIT students in designing and implementing their own social impact projects in partnership with community organizations, nonprofits, or public agencies. These fellowships provide funding, mentorship, and flexibility for students to explore pressing social issues, apply their skills in real-world contexts, and deepen their commitment to public service and ethical leadership. Click here for more info.

Apply by: Monday, November 24, 2025

The IDEAS Social Innovation Challenge is MIT’s long-running social impact incubator that supports student-led teams in developing creative, community-centered solutions to global social and environmental challenges. Through funding, mentorship, and a robust curriculum, students collaborate with partners to launch projects that prioritize innovation, feasibility, and meaningful impact. Click here for more info.

Apply by: Rolling

Federal Work-Study (FWS) is a federally funded financial aid program, which enables eligible undergraduate and graduate MIT students to be paid to apply their unique skills, talents and interests to help address complex social and environmental challenges, especially those relating to poverty and inequality. Click here for more info.