Join Tessera and make a difference! Tessera is:
A national leader in employing individuals with disabilities and veterans.
Composed of a dynamic, growing team of social entrepreneurs.
Operating self-sustaining businesses across 15 states and in the District of Columbia, workforce of over 1,700 employees.
Dedicated to delivering an exceptional customer experience to our customers.
Committed to offering an outstanding employee support and development program.
Tessera’s Bremerton, Washington, Home Office supports nationwide operations with a team of highly trained and motivated professionals in finance, human resources, vocational and workforce development, information systems, strategy, business development, communications, marketing, quality, safety, learning, and more.
Location: Bremerton, Washington
Type: Non-Exempt (Temporary)
Compensation: $20.00 per hour
Work Schedule: Part-time (This position will be expected to work 8 hours a week, from March-August 2026.)
As a Scholarship Intern, you'll… The Scholarship Intern will play a critical role in supporting the Community Support Committee’s Scholarship Program. This position will assist with applicant support, application processing, and administrative tasks, ensuring a smooth and equitable scholarship process. The intern will act as a liaison between the Community Support Committee and scholarship
applicants, providing guidance and resources to help students successfully complete their applications and identify other potential funding opportunities. This position will be expected to work 8 hours a week, from March-August 2026.
Host webinars to guide applicants through the scholarship application process.
Provide one-on-one assistance to applicants needing additional support to strengthen their applications.
Host weekly virtual office hours to address applicant questions and offer personalized assistance.
Assist applicants in researching and identifying other external scholarship opportunities.
Review and screen submitted applications for eligibility and completeness.
Communicate with applicants to resolve incomplete or missing information in their submissions.
Contact schools to obtain W9 tax forms for scholarship disbursements.
Collaborate with Finance to process approved scholarship awards by submitting required W9s and invoices.
Prepare and send award letters to scholarship recipients.
Ensure timely and accurate submission of scholarship payments to recipients’ schools.
Maintain accurate records of applicant communications, application statuses, and award distributions.
Collaborate with the Community Support Committee to support overall program goals and objectives.
All Other Duties as Assigned.
You'd make an excellent Scholarship Intern if you:
Consider yourself a people person.
Love working on collaborative teams.
Are dedicated to internal and external customer service.
Take pride in your work.
Are drawn to serving others and want to challenge yourself through mission-driven work.
Tessera is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible Interns.
Paid federal holidays and paid sick leave on a pro-rata basis, based on number of hours worked
Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
An engaging wellness program including an on-site gym
Summary of desired skills and experience for the Tessera Scholarship Intern:
Preferably in the process of obtaining a BA/BS in Education, Business, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
Previous experience applying for Tessera’s scholarship required.
Previous experience with financial aid processes and/or experience working with students preferred.
Ability to maintain a high standard of confidentiality, time management, organizational, and communication skills.
A valid state driver’s license is preferred with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tessera’s insurance.
Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or an acceptable alternative, such as a U.S. passport or military ID, in accordance with the REAL ID Act. Please visit this website for more information: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id.
Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.
*** Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or an acceptable alternative, such as a U.S. passport or military ID, in accordance with the REAL ID Act.
Please visit this website for more information: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id.
To Apply: Visit our website at www.tessera.org to complete an application.
Current Employees: need to log into their Workday to apply through the Jobs Hub. Please reach out to your Recruiter if you need assistance.
Tessera is a national non-profit, government contractor that is dedicated to “Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities” through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture, our Core Values, Diversity, Partnership, Commitment, Integrity, and Quality, and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Tessera is here to help you with the recruitment process.
If you require an accommodation or support, please contact us at
(360) 475-0756 ext. 349, or email recruiting@tessera.org.