<p>Two things that could be the factors in your rejection; being a rising junior and needing financial aid. Most internship programs want and have bias for rising senior and in this bad economy they are cash strapped so they probably would be more inclined to accept people who can pay full. I think next year would be better for you so don’t give up. With that kind of stat, I would instead go for internships that are free or pay you money like RSI, Clark, NIH, Roswell Park, Jackson Lab, etc…</p>