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:

  • Spring/Summer 2026 National Sprinternship™ Programs
    • MAY Programs - Sunday, March 8 at 11:59 ET
  • Summer 2026 UIC Sprinternship™ Program
    • Friday, March 20, 2026 at 11:59 ET

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 UIC Sprinternship™ , you must ALSO:
  • Have a cumulative GPA of 2.0+
  • Be enrolled as a student at University of Illinois-Chicago
For the Spring/Summer 2026 National Sprinternships™, you must ALSO:
  • Be legally authorized to work in the United States
  • Be enrolled as a student at (Miami-based MAY program)
    • Miami Dade College
  • Be enrolled as a student at (Dallas-based MAY program)
    • University of Texas at Arlington
    • University of North Texas
  • Be enrolled as a student at (NYC-based/Virtual MAY program)
    • Columbia University
    • Fordham University
    • Hofstra University
    • Kean University
    • Montclair State University
    • New York University
    • Rutgers University-Newark
    • Rutgers University-New Brunswick
    • St. John’s University-New York
    • Saint Peter's University
    • SUNY at Purchase College
  • Be enrolled as a student at (Pittsburgh-based/Virtual MAY program)
    • Carnegie Mellon University
    • University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
    • Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
    • Duquesne University
    • Chatham University
    • Robert Morris University
    • Carlow University
    • Washington and Jefferson College
    • Ohio State University-Main Campus
    • Case Western Reserve University
    • Kent State University at Kent
    • University of Akron Main Campus
    • Cleveland State University
    • Youngstown State University
    • University of Notre Dame
    • Indiana University-Bloomington
    • Purdue University-Main Campus

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 2027 Sprinternship Program opportunities will be forthcoming and will be posted after the Spring/Summer 2026 programs close for applications. You WILL NEED TO resubmit an application to be considered for any upcoming 2027 programming for which you are eligible.
BASIC ELIGIBILITY

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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 Spring/Summer 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 in the locations / dates below, in an in-person or hybrid format for select university students:
  • Miami, FL // May 11-29 2026
    • Miami Dade College
  • Dallas, TX // May 11-29, 2026
    • The University of Texas at Arlington
    • University of North Texas
  • Pittsburgh, PA (Virtual) // May 11-29, 2026
    • Carnegie Mellon University
    • University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
    • Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
    • Duquesne University
    • Chatham University
    • Robert Morris University
    • Carlow University
    • Washington and Jefferson College
    • Ohio State University-Main Campus
    • Case Western Reserve University
    • Kent State University at Kent
    • University of Akron Main Campus
    • Cleveland State University
    • Youngstown State University
    • University of Notre Dame
    • Indiana University-Bloomington
    • Purdue University-Main Campus
  • New York, NY // May 18-June 5, 2026
    • Columbia University
    • Fordham University
    • Hofstra University
    • Kean University
    • Montclair State University
    • New York University
    • Rutgers University-Newark
    • Rutgers University-New Brunswick
    • St. John’s University-New York
    • Saint Peter's University
    • SUNY at Purchase College

By applying to the program, you're acknowledging and agreeing to the following:
  • You’ll participate in 4 weeks of required upskilling and preparation workshops to get ready for your Sprinternship™ experience.
    • March 27th through April 17th (May & June Programs) 
    • OR
    • May 1st through May 29th (July & August Programs) 
  • Sessions will take place on Fridays 4:00PM - 5:00PM ET, virtually on Zoom.
  • You agree to complete about 15 hours of mandatory technical training material to prepare for your internship. 
  • You agree to attend the retrospective workshop after your Sprinternship experience on:
    • June 5 (May Programs)
    • June 30 (June Programs)
    • August 7 (August Programs)
  • Additionally you agree to attend a retrospective workshop after your Sprinternship™ experience has concluded
  • You agree to attend your Sprinternship™ in person, hybrid, or remotely, depending on the requirements set by your host company
  • You will not be enrolled in classes that overlap with the Sprinternship™ or workshop 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.
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 Admissions team can help you!

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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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Based on your university, you are eligible for the Summer 2026 Sprinternship™ Program in partnership with the University of Illinois-Chicago.

This is a full-time (40 hours per week), paid micro-internship program that will take place from May 11, 2026 - May 29, 2026 in a virtual, in-person or hybrid format. For questions about program details or requirements, please email sprinternships@uic.edu.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY:

UIC undergraduate students who are COMMITTED to pursuing a career in tech, regardless of your class standing. While most of our Sprinterns major or minor in computer science, data science, CS & linguistics or other UIC tech disciplines, we also include students who have chosen to major in non-tech disciplines and have a strong interest in a tech career.

Tech includes jobs in coding, software engineering, information technology, artificial intelligence, data science, business analytics, data visualization & reporting and other technical applications.


Here are some advantages of the Sprinternship™  program:
  • Sprinternships work for students of any class standing! Our data show that holding a Sprinternship™ gives you a 10x greater chance of being offered a full-summer tech internship. 
  • A Sprinternship™ allows you to see how a real company handles tech questions and how you will use the skills you’re building at UIC.
  • You will be paid.
  • You can still do other things over the summer! You can complete a Sprinternship and then have June, July, and August open for jobs or other pursuits.

You must submit your application by Friday, March 20, 2026 at 11:59 pm to be considered.

If you are selected to move to the final application round, you will receive an email from sprinternships@uic.edu in April with next steps.






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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)



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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

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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.

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3 - Intermediate / moderate experience
4 - Advanced / professional-level experience
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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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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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