Break Through Tech Sprinternships™ 
2026 Program Application

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Please complete this application by no later than the dates listed below to be considered:

  • Winter 2026 Sprinternship™  Austin-based Program  = Thursday, October 16 at 12:00 pm ET 
  • Winter 2026 Sprinternship™  Philadelphia-based Program   = Thursday, October 16 at 12:00 pm ET
  • Summer 2026 FIU Sprinternship™ Program = Monday, December 22 at 11:59 pm ET
You can expect that this application will take approximately 30-45 minutes to complete. Please be prepared to upload a copy of your resume and unofficial transcript. 


To meet the basic eligibility requirements to participate, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Be a current undergraduate student enrolled in an associates (2-year) or bachelors (4-year) degree program at an accredited college or university in the United States
  • Have an expected graduation date after the scheduled Sprinternship™  
  • Be physically located in the United States for the duration of the Sprinternship™
For the Summer 2026 FIU Sprinternship™ , you must ALSO:
  • Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0+
  • Be enrolled as a student at Florida International University
For the Winter 2026 Sprinternships™, you must ALSO:
  • Have a cumulative GPA of 2.0+
  • Be legally authorized to work in the United States
  • Be enrolled as a student at (Austin-based program)
    • Austin Community College
    • Southwestern University
    • Texas State University
  • Be enrolled as a student at (Philadelphia-based program)
    • Bryn Mawr College
    • Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
    • Haverford College
    • Immaculata University
    • Princeton University
    • Rowan College at Burlington County
    • Rowan University
    • Rutgers University-Camden
    • Salem Community College
    • Stockton University
    • Swarthmore College
    • The College of New Jersey
    • West Chester University of Pennsylvania
    • University of Delaware

Please note: 
  • In submitting this form you acknowledge that your information will be used solely for the purpose stated in the Privacy Policy and may be shared with the third parties referenced in the Privacy Policy.
  • We reserve the right to close applications early if we reach the maximum number of applicants for any given program.
Due dates for other Spring/Summer 2026 Sprinternship™ Program  opportunities will be forthcoming and will be posted after the Winter programs close for applications. You will not need to resubmit an application and will be considered automatically for any 2026 programming for which you are eligible.

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BASIC ELIGIBILITY

Are you a City University of New York student?
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U.S. work authorization is required to participate in most Sprinternship™ Program opportunities.




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Your GPA will be verified against your unofficial transcript. Freshman/Transfer Applicants: Please most recent last GPA (e.g. high school or transfer GPA) in your first semester.



PROGRAM DETAILS


Based on your university, you are eligible for the Winter 2026 National Sprinternship™ Program.

For the past 10 years, Break Through Tech has been running Sprinternships™—a groundbreaking program that has helped thousands of early-career students take the first big step toward launching the tech career of their dreams. 🚀

The Sprinternship™ Program is a full-time (40 hours per week), paid micro-internship program that will take place from January 5-19, 2026, in an in-person or hybrid format. In just three weeks, you’ll gain industry experience, build connections, and show employers what you’re capable of. ✨

For questions about program details or requirements, please submit a ticket so the Admission team can help you!

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Based on your university, you are eligible for the Winter 2026 Sprinternship™ Program in partnership with the CUNY Tech Equity Initiative. This is a full-time (40 hours per week), paid micro-internship program that will take place from January 5-23, 2026 in a virtual, in-person or hybrid format. For questions about program details or requirements, please email techequity@cuny.edu.

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Based on your university, you are eligible for the Winter 2026 Sprinternship™ Program in partnership with the University of Maryland, College Park. You are also eligible for the University of Maryland-College Park's Career Launch. 

The Sprinternship™ Program is a full-time (40 hours per week), paid micro-internship program that will take place from January 5-23, 2026 in a virtual, in-person or hybrid format.

Career Launch is a “choose-your-own-adventure” project-based program that provides rĂ©sumĂ© experience through a personal project and mentoring. Career Launch will take place January 5-23, 2026, and can be completed virtually.

To view specific eligibility requirements for UMD's Winter Career Programming, please visit their website.

Please note: Most opportunities are reserved for U.S. Citizens and permanent residents. While other students are welcome to apply, those opportunities are extremely limited.

For questions about program details or requirements, please email catalyst@umd.edu.

Based on your university, you are eligible for the Summer 2026 National Sprinternship™ Program (note that you can only participate in (1) cohort, either Winter or Summer).

The Sprinternship™ Program is a full-time (40 hours per week), paid micro-internship program that will take place from XXXX to XXXX and from XXX to XXX in a virtual, in-person or hybrid format. 

For questions about program details or requirements, please email btt-admissions@cornell.edu.

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Based on your university, you are eligible for the Summer 2026 Sprinternship™ Program in partnership with Florida International University.

The Sprinternship is a paid, full-time, 3-week internship taking place from May 4–22, 2026. Designed for undergraduate computing students in the Knight Foundation School of Computing and Information Sciences, this program offers a unique opportunity to work in small teams (3–5 students) on an industry-designed Challenge Project tailored to your interests and skill set.


By applying to the program, you're acknowledging and agreeing to the following:

  • You’ll participate in 7 weeks of required upskilling and preparation workshops from March 2nd through April 24th to get ready for your internship experience. If any workshop conflicts with your class schedule, a make-up session will be offered. No other reasons for missing sessions will be accepted without prior approval. Sessions will take place 5:00PM - 8:00PM at the main FIU campus on 8th Street. 
  • You agree to attend your Sprinternship in person or from campus, depending on the requirements set by your host company or the FIU-based team.
  • You will not enroll in Summer A or Summer C classes that overlap with the Sprinternship dates.
  • You will not take on any jobs, internships, or other commitments that conflict with the Sprinternship period.
  • You agree to complete a post-program survey and provide feedback about your experience as part of Break Through Tech’s annual evaluation.

For questions about program details or requirements, please email Nimmi Arunachalam at narunach@fiu.edu.






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CONTACT INFORMATION



Please provide your permanent U.S. address (where you reside when school is not in session. If not applicable, please put your school address)



ADDITIONAL EDUCATION INFORMATION




















EXPERIENCE





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EXTRACURRICULARS
Please share at least 1 and up to 4 of your current or past activities outside of the classroom (jobs, internships, academic clubs, hackathons or volunteer activities), including your role, the name of the organization, dates of involvement, and a description of the activity. Please note: Activities do not need to be tech related!

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SKILLS & INTERESTS

Please let us know more about your proficiency level with the following programming languages.

Break Through Tech collects programming skills information for research and placement purposes. This information will not be used in considering your qualifications for the program.

0 - No knowledge or experience
1 - Basic knowledge / no experience
2 - Novice / some experience
3 - Intermediate / moderate experience
4 - Advanced / professional-level experience
5 - Expert in field
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SHORT ESSAYS

Please provide responses to the following short essay questions. Your submissions should represent your original thought and reflection. We want to hear about the interests, experiences, and goals that make you YOU, not what AI tools think we want to hear!




LOGISTICS





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i.e. City, State Zip (e.g. Austin, TX 78752)


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DOCUMENT UPLOAD



Need help finding your transcript? An unofficial transcript can be downloaded in PDF format from your institutional portal. Alternatively, you may submit a screenshot of your course history from your institutional portal. We MUST be able to see the names of all courses that you have taken during your undergraduate career, and your final grades for each course. 


Are you a CUNY student? To obtain an unofficial transcript from CUNY, follow these steps or click here for a visual guide:
  1. Log in to your CUNY account.
  2. Go to the Student Center or My Academics page.
  3. Select the option for an unofficial transcript.
  4. Submit your request.


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DEMOGRAPHICS & FINAL QUESTIONS





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