The Work Exemption Program (WEP) is part of Columbia University’s enhanced financial aid program for undergraduate students in Columbia College and Columbia Engineering. Recipients receive a Columbia Grant to support their pursuit of unpaid internships, research projects, and community outreach.
Applications for the Fall 2026 Work Exemption Program will open Monday, August 3, 2026
The deadline to apply is September 9, 2026 at 11:30 AM ET. Verify program eligibility and review application instructions on our website: www.careereducation.columbia.edu/programs/work-exemption-program