Student Cards - ($40 MC Gift Cards)- The Division of Student Affairs is offering an Internship… and 1 more item

Norfolk State University in Virginia awarded a contract to Barnes & Noble Education Inc. on July 24, 2026, with a cumulative value of $1,878.00. The contract involves the delivery of two distinct line items to Kimberly Early, Vice President of Student Affairs, at the Student Service Center (301/757-8238141). The first line item comprises 40 activation fees at $6.95 per unit, totaling $278.00. The second line item consists of 40 Mastercard gift cards valued at $40 each, totaling $1,600.00.

The gift cards are intended to support Norfolk State University's Division of Student Affairs' Internship Readiness Training Program, which is designed to strengthen students' career competencies and prepare them for future internship opportunities. Program participants are required to complete two Virtual Training and Operations Portal (VTOP) training modules and corresponding reflection activities, with the first 40 students meeting all requirements receiving a $40 gift card as recognition and incentive for successful completion. The activation fees are associated with processing or enabling the gift card functionality for distribution.