Now accepting applications for Fall 2026. Application review will begin Friday, August 14th and will continue until places are filled.
Eligibility for HistoryCorps
- Completion of three (3) upper division history classes by the start of the internship
- UCLA History Major or Minor
- Junior or Senior status (completed 90 or more units)
- Good academic standing: at least a 3.0 overall GPA
To gain credit for your internship, you will enroll in History 195, which requires you to:
- Attend regular meetings with the TA
- Complete weekly journal/writing assignments
- Submit a final research paper
- Log a minimum of 80 hours of work at an off-campus internship site
- Be able to commit about 12 hours per week to this internship experience!
How to apply
1. Check your eligibility requirements above.
2. Complete the online application.
The application asks you to complete several short questions:
Eligibility requirements, interests, and access to transportation
Why do you wish to pursue an internship?
What kinds of work tasks to you enjoy/not enjoy? (for example research, writing, working with people)
Are you looking for a particular placement type? (for example museum/archive/K-12 school)
Applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria: motivation and drive, curiosity, relevant experience (coursework or applied skills), communication and professionalism, fit for the program.