The Mussafer Internship Initiative is a bold, university-wide objective that enables every Tulane undergraduate student to have access to a high-quality, paid internship experience. Through Tulane-facilitated internships, students receive comprehensive guidance and support from the Career Services team throughout the entire process. This includes help identifying opportunities, pre-internship preparation, and post-internship reflection to help them make the most of their experience. The initiative also focuses on building new partnerships with employers and expanding the number of internships available, so that every student can find an opportunity that aligns with their interests and goals.
Giving Opportunities
Gifts of any size to the Mussafer Internship Initiative help power the full scope of this initiative, from sourcing new internships to supporting students through every stage of the experience. Contributions of any amount are welcome and make a direct impact on students’ career journeys.
A $5,000 gift supports a student in a minimally paid internship where additional financial assistance is needed beyond what the employer can provide. This funding helps remove financial barriers so students can pursue meaningful, career‑building opportunities, whether in public service, high‑cost locations, or other settings where additional expenses are required to complete an internship.
Support The Mussafer Internship Initiative
Support the Mussafer Internship Initiative and help ensure every Tulane undergraduate has access to a meaningful, paid internship experience. Your gift helps remove financial barriers, expand internship opportunities, and provide students with the guidance and support needed to turn career goals into real-world experience.
Other Ways to Support Career Services at Newcomb-Tulane College
At Newcomb-Tulane College, we envision a future where every student graduates fully prepared to make their mark on the world. Whether they pursue top-tier graduate programs, earn prestigious fellowships, or launch careers at leading organizations, our goal is to equip students with the tools, experiences, and networks they need to thrive.
To realize this vision, we are expanding our efforts across key areas of career development. Your support helps us build a robust ecosystem of opportunity, access, and mentorship for all Tulane students.
Tulane is committed to preparing students for successful careers and graduate programs through a four-year career curriculum, personalized coaching, workshops, and internship opportunities. We are enhancing access to hands-on learning by strengthening employer partnerships, increasing financial support for internships, and streamlining recruiter engagement. By leveraging our alumni network, we aim to create a sustainable cycle of career advancement for generations to come.
GIVING OPPORTUNITY: Career Services Enhancement Fund
Support this fund with any amount to help sustain and grow career services programming. Contributions help cover coaching, curriculum development, employer engagement, student resources, and other career related priorities.
The International Internship Scholarship empowers students to take their career ambitions global. Through structured, high-impact internships abroad students gain professional experience while immersing themselves in new cultures, industries, and perspectives. These internships foster global citizenship, cross-cultural communication, and career readiness in an increasingly interconnected world.
Students participate in full-time internships across diverse sectors, including business, communications, public policy, and international development, in cities like Barcelona and an expanding list of new destination cities. These experiences not only build resumes—they shape worldviews and inspire bold career paths.
GIVING OPPORTUNITY: International Internship Scholarship – $10,000
A $10,000 gift would fund one student’s participation in a formal international internship program, covering tuition, housing, and support services. Your investment helps students expand their horizons and prepare to lead on a global stage.
Career Launch empowers students—especially those with limited professional networks—to build strategic social capital and confidently navigate the hidden job market. Through mentorship, alumni engagement, and targeted programming, students learn to cultivate relationships that accelerate career exploration and open doors to internships and jobs.
GIVING OPPORTUNITY: Career Launch Program – $50,000
A $50,000 gift funds one year of Career Launch programming, including curriculum development, instructor compensation, and events such as alumni networking dinners. Additionally, gifts of any amount are welcome and help sustain this impactful initiative.
Career Treks are immersive, high-impact experiences that open students’ eyes to the possibilities ahead. These curated trips transport students into the heart of dynamic cities where they engage directly with Tulane alumni, industry leaders, and innovative organizations. Through site visits, alumni receptions, and professional immersion activities, students gain firsthand insight into what it means to live and work in a particular region, while building the confidence and connections that shape their future.
Each Career Trek is designed to spark ambition, expand horizons, and help students envision their place in the world. Whether exploring tech in San Francisco, policy in Washington, D.C., or global business in London, students return with a deeper understanding of their goals and a clearer path to achieving them.
GIVING OPPORTUNITY: Career Trek – $25,000
A $25,000 gift could bring a Career Trek to life, covering travel, lodging, programming, and alumni engagement. Your support would help students discover new possibilities and build the networks that could carry them forward.
Structuring Your Gift
All of the specific dollar amounts listed above represent current-use giving opportunities—gifts that provide immediate, flexible funding to support students and programs right now. These contributions are essential for meeting urgent needs, launching new initiatives, and accelerating progress across Career Services at Newcomb-Tulane College.
For those interested in creating a lasting legacy, endowed gifts are always appreciated. Endowments provide a permanent source of funding by investing your gift as part of the university’s endowment, with the annual payout from the fund supporting career services in perpetuity. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how an endowed gift can be structured to reflect your philanthropic goals. These gifts can be pledged over time and may include a combination of cash, stock, foundation grants, or corporate matching gifts.
Whether you choose to make an immediate impact or invest in long-term sustainability, your support helps make it possible for every Tulane student to thrive—now and for generations to come.
Contact Us
Please contact Ryan Meck at rmeck@tulane.edu if you would like to discuss how your giving can support Newcomb-Tulane College Career Services.