HBCU IN LA®, HBCU IN NY® AND HBCU IN ATL® INTERNSHIPS:
APPLICATIONS FOR SUMMER 2026 ARE OPEN!
We are looking for the best and brightest diverse student leaders to participate in this historic program. It is for both undergraduate and graduate students from HBCUs and other predominantly minority-serving institutions.
This highly competitive program is open to students of all majors with a genuine interest and passion to pursue a career in the Entertainment, Media, Sports, Music, E-Sports, Communication, and Technology industry.
Students accepted into the program will be immersed in an 8-10 week intensive internship experience working behind the scenes with major studios, networks, agencies, record labels, production companies, and other leading industry organizations.
HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS
Step 1
Eligible students apply to the EICOP Program
Step 2
The Top students are Selected as EICOP Finalist
Step 3
Finalist then apply for summer internships with our partner companies
Step 4
When a Finalist gets an internship with one of our partners in New York, Los Angeles, or Atlanta, their housing is covered for the duration of their summer internship
Before you get started, make sure you have all the necessary elements:
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Resume – ONE PAGE. Resumes that are longer than one page will be disqualified.
- Your Personal Statement – 300 Words Minimum – What would participation in this program mean to you? What impact do you hope to make?)
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Proof of Enrollment – This is an unofficial transcript or current class schedule. It must state your name, school, and FALL 2025
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All documents must be in PDF format.
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Fill out all four sections to complete your application.
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Be sure to review all guidelines and rules before completing your application.
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Make sure you provide all the information before the application period closes on November 30, 2025/ 11:59 PM (PST). Applications that haven’t been completed by that date will be disregarded.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE APPLYING
- Applicants must be enrolled full-time at an accredited college.
- Students who have completed college or graduate school prior to November 31, 2025 will NOT be eligible.
- Non-US citizens must provide an INS work authorization permit or CPT letter within 10 days after notification of being selected to participate in the internship program to qualify as an intern. In order to be paid, you must have a U.S. Social Security number prior to the start of your internship.
- All internships are paid by the host company for a 32 to 40-hour workweek.
- Internship start dates will take place between early to mid-June. Host companies will determine the exact start date once the student intern has been identified and selected. Regardless of when the internship begins, it will end 8-10 weeks after the determined start date.
- All students selected may be subject to a background check prior to final internship placement by the host Company.
HOW TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION!
STEP ONE: Complete all tabs of the application
STEP TWO: Attach a one-page résumé. (PDF).
STEP THREE: Include a personal statement: In 300 words minimum share what would participation in this program mean to you? What impact do you hope to make?
STEP FOUR: Submit a transcript or proof of enrollment & GPA that states you are enrolled in school for Fall 2025. ( e.g., a copy of your most recent grades or course schedule, or any other official school document, like a receipt of tuition bill, that has your name on it and current semester.)
Note: All documents must be PDF files.
SELECTION PROCESS
Finalists will be notified by Mid-December and will be asked to submit a two-minute video supporting their interest to participate in the program. Finalists will upload their video via YouTube, Vimeo, or a publicly shared Dropbox folder. Private videos and broken links will be disqualified.
FAQs
Q. Is attending an HBCU required to apply?
Not at all! We welcome all students who can contribute a diverse perspective to the entertainment industry.
Do you have to be a communications or theater major?
No, we want all majors! Our partners hire interns across all areas of entertainment including law, finance, tech, and sports.
Q: Am I guaranteed an internship if I apply?
No. Not everyone who applies will be selected, and even finalists must apply for internships. There is no automatic placement.
Q: Does EICOP place students with companies?
No. You must apply for specific internship opportunities through our partners once you become a finalist. The companies make the final decision on who they interview and hire.
Q: How competitive is it?
Very. We receive thousands of applications each year. But don’t count yourself out—many of our participants applied more than once.
Q: Is housing provided?
Yes—but only for students who are selected as finalists and receive internship offers from one of our partner companies. Housing is only included if you’re hired.
Q: Can I reapply if I didn’t get in?
Absolutely. As long as you’re still eligible, we encourage you to apply again.