Paid internship freshman summer?

Hey all, I’m a freshman at a target. I was wondering how feasible it is to get a paid internship for the upcoming summer. I’ve been cold emailing search funds, but I’m almost entirely sure those roles would be unpaid. Is it a possibility to get a paid internship as a freshman during summer or is that more likely later down the road?

Thanks

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