Whitman Internship Grant and WSWS

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Whitman Internship Grant
Supported by the David Stevens Internship Endowment

Sophomores and juniors are invited to apply for the Whitman Internship Grant. An award of approximately $2100 is given to selected recipients who plan to complete a non-paid or volunteer internship during the summer. Financial need is NOT taken into account during the selection process.

Eligibility for Funds

• Summer following sophomore or junior year.
• Good standing with the college, in both academic and conduct.
• In order to qualify for the stipend, the internship must be unpaid. (Completely unpaid, no funding from any other source or payment of any kind including: housing, meals or other benefits.)
• The intern must work at least 20 hours per week for a minimum of 10 weeks during the Whitman summer break.
• The internship grant does not provide reimbursement for travel or mileage expenses incurred by the intern, the grant may be used for these expenses, but they will not be covered in addition.
• Students are eligible to apply for the grant without regard to financial need. Preference will be given to students who have not been previously funded.

Application Process

Attend the information session on December 2, 2009 in Reid Campus Center G02 at 4:00 pm.

Talk with your supervisor and define the expected responsibilities for your position. It is your responsibility to give the employer the "2010 Whitman Internship Grant Employer Information" sheet, which outlines his/her responsibilities.

Complete all sections of the application. Be as specific as possible.  It is strongly suggested that you have a Career Counselor review your application and resume. The funding is competitive. Be aware that the quality of your application counts.

If your internship is outside of the United States, you must complete the "2010 Whitman Internship Grant Additional Information for Overseas Internships". See addtional document below.

Return 5 copies of the completed application.  Please staple each copy separately and then paper clip all 5 copies together (Please no folders or additional materials!).  A completed application consists of the application, short answer questions, the contract signed by your supervisor and a current resume, no other materials will be accepted. Due to the Career Center by 5:00 PM on March 31, 2009. Applications may be mailed, faxed or hand delivered.

Mailing address: Whitman College Student Engagement Center, 345 Boyer Ave. Walla Walla, WA 99362.Fax: 509-527-5934 (Please fax only 1 copy of application, resume and contract, we will make copies).

Whitman Internship Grant 2010 Application and Instructions  

Additional Information for Overseas Internships

 

Timeline for Applications

Wednesday, March 31, 2010.................Applications due in Student Engagement Center by 5:00PM

Friday, April 16, 2010..........................Applicants notified via email of selection decisions

 

The Washington State Work-Study Program

The Washington State Work-Study Program, funded by the State of Washington, is designed to help students develop summer internships and thereby earn money for college while exploring a potential career field. The Washington State Work-Study Program accomplishes this by making it easier for potential employers to "afford" hiring a summer intern by reimbursing them for 65% of a student's wages.

Students must be eligible to receive need based financial aid. All eligible students should receive an email letter from the Student Engagement Center notifying them of their eligibility by Thanksgiving (seniors are not eligible unless they are returning for the fall and/or spring semesters). As soon as possible after receiving the letter, students should pick up the application and other materials from the Student Engagement Center or download the application from the Student Engagement Center website on the Students webpage.

It is the student's responsibility to begin contacting potential employers and inquiring about the possibility of developing an internship. The Student Engagement Center staff can assist you in utilizing a number of resources including the Career Consultant Network, NIC, Internships.com, etc. (see above information) that has proven to be very helpful to students.

Any business or organization is eligible with the exception of those that are directly affiliated with a religious or political organization (internships may potentially be developed with such organizations if certain criteria are met -- check with the Student Engagement Center for more information). The proposed internship must be professional in nature and relevant to the career interests of the student. The rate of pay must be comparable to that of other employees who are engaged in similar work.

Timeline for Applications

Wednesday, April 7, 2010.....................Applications due in Student Engagement Center by 5:00 PM (for first consideration). If funds are still available, applications will be accepted after the April 7, 2010 deadline. Applications submitted by the first deadline will receive first consideration.

Friday, April 23, 2009............................Applicants notified of selection decisions

Washington State Work Study 2010 Internship Application and Instructions