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Seaside approves $54,000 CSUMB internship and scholarship program for 2026–28
Summary
The City Council unanimously adopted a resolution to fund a two‑year internship and scholarship agreement with California State University Monterey Bay, allocating $54,000 to support up to 20 students with $700 scholarships and stipends up to $2,000 per student.
The Seaside City Council voted unanimously to adopt a resolution approving a two‑year internship and scholarship partnership with California State University Monterey Bay (CSUMB), allocating $54,000 for the 2026–27 and 2027–28 academic years.
Dr. James Hussar, dean of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at CSUMB, described the program as an experiential learning partnership that places up to 10 students per fall semester across city departments. "Through the generosity of the city of Seaside, each student receives not only $700 to cover the fee for registering in the course, but also $2,000 to work up to 100 hours in a city office," Hussar said.
Payton Aikens, a current CSUMB intern assigned to Seaside's human resources office, told the council the placement "exceeded my expectations" and reinforced her plans to pursue law school while giving her practical municipal experience.
The agreement covers scholarships of $700 per student plus stipends intended to equate to up to $20 per hour for up to 100 hours (not to exceed $2,000 per student). City staff said the $54,000 appropriation supports cohorts of up to 20 students over two years. Councilmember Alexis Garcia moved the approval; the motion carried unanimously.
Councilmembers and department heads praised the program's diversity, resume‑building value and local workforce benefits. Several council offices reported positive outcomes from previous interns, including placements in legal offices and subsequent employment or law‑school admission.
The council's action authorizes the city manager and staff to execute the agreement with CSUMB and implement the stipend and scholarship disbursements according to the terms presented at the meeting.
