Summer Internship Program

Thanks to the efforts of the Second Decade Society, several grants of up to $5,000 each are available to Hopkins students for summer internships. Internships must be unpaid or sponsored by a non-profit. Internships must be a minimum of 10 weeks.

Eligibility

Full-time freshmen, sophomores, and juniors enrolled in the School of Arts & Sciences. Priority will be given to exceptional candidates with demonstrated financial need.

Award recipients receive the following:

• With grant aid - $2,000 applied toward "summer savings" in the financial aid package for unpaid internships and up to $3,000 (pro-rated at $250 per week) toward summer living expenses.
• Without grant aid - Up to $3,000 (pro-rated at $250 per week) toward summer living expenses.

How do I find an internship?

Students are expected to develop their own internships as part of the learning process. However, the Career Center can assist with the search by offering networking opportunities, resources, and individual advising.

How do I apply?

Coming soon: Application and deadlines for 2010.

Application packets must include:

• Completed application form (PDF format)
• Resume
• List of references (at least one academic and one work reference)
• Transcript
• Proposal of one or two pages outlining: a description of the internship, including its scope and responsibilities; explanation of how it would advance academic and career goals; qualifications for the internship; and a detailed budget explaining how living expenses would be spent
• Contact information of your potential sponsor (name, job title, organization name, address, phone number, fax number, e-mail, and web address)
• Copy of 2009-2010 financial aid award letter

A selection committee will review all applications and conduct interviews with selected candidates during the last week of March. Candidates will receive notice of their status before the end of April.

What are the selection criteria?

The selection committee will consider the following factors:

• Clarity and strength of internship objective, action steps, and learning goals
• Relationship between internship and applicant’s academic and career goals
• Proposed documentation of outcomes
• Documentation from prospective employer regarding intern responsibilities
• Quality and strength of interview: communication skills, presentation of proposal, and professional appearance

Summer 2009 Internship Recipients