Wellesley College

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• Wellesley College
• Center for Work and Service

Identified Internships Stipend Fund Information
Session
Green Hall Room 442 Come and visit!
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Agenda

• CWS Identified Internships
• CWS Summer Stipend Fund
• Next Steps

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CWS Identified Internships

• A CWS Identified Internship is an internship
  where Wellesley finds and funds a summer
  internship opportunity and the students apply
  directly to us, rather than the organization.
  Internships vary in focus around the world.

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Overview

• Sophomores juniors are eligible
• For class of 2011
• did not previously receive internship in same
  region/program
• From class of 2012 onwards
• will be eligible for only one identified
  internship award
• Length 10 weeks, full-time
• specific start/end date usually June 1, 2010 to
  August 6, 2010
• Students may not apply to an internship in their
  city of residence (or for international
  locations, the country)
• Indicate 1st and 2nd choice sites

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Programs

• American Cities Program (Atlanta, Chicago, Los
  Angeles, etc.)
• Childrens Hospital (Boston, MA)
• Clinton HIV/AIDS Initiative
• Luce Internships in Asia (China, Japan, Korea,
  etc.)
• Lumpkin Institute (Boston)
• Wellesley in Africa (Uganda, Morocco, Cape Verde,
  etc.)
• Wellesley in India (New Delhi, Mumbai, etc.)
• Wellesley in Latin America (Costa Rica,
  Argentina, etc.)
• and more

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Application Process

• Deadline January 5, 2010
• Online form
• Essay
• Resume
• Transcript
• Recommendation letter
• Language Requirement (if applicable)

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Award

• 3,500 for domestic internships.
• 5,000 for international internships.
• Award covers all costs, including self-scheduled
  airfare and housing.
• Some sites the housing will be provided and
  housing cost will be subtracted from award.

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Timeline

• Deadline January 5, 2010
• Interview late January
• Notification end of February
• Decision one week to accept or decline
• Program Dates June 1 August 6, 2010
• End of internship materials due September 24,
  2010
• Tanner Conference October 27, 2010

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Exceptions

• Deadline March 2, 2010
• Lumpkin Institute for Service Learning
• Low Vision Center
• SoundWaters
• Location exemption
• Lumpkin Institute for Service Learning
• Childrens Hospital
• Housing provided
• Luce Asian Rural Institute in Japan
• Wellesley in Africa Anchor Points Internship
• Wellesley in India

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Tips for a successful application

• Read the description of the internship closely
  research the organization contact past interns
  from Tanner book.
• Write a good essay that details how your
  strengths mirror the requirements of the
  internship. Address your first choice placement
  in your essay with a paragraph on your second
  choice.
• Ask your faculty for the letter of reference
  early. Bring supporting materials to make the job
  easier for the person recommending you.
• Demonstrate maturity, adaptability and
  responsibility throughout the process.

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Requirements

• Learning Contract
• Orientation
• Mid-point Evaluation
• Final Evaluation from Site Supervisor
• Reflective Essay
• 15 min debrief session
• Thank you note to organization donor
• Strongly encouraged to apply to Tanner Conference
• all materials for the end of the internship are
  due by September 24, 2010

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CWS Summer Stipend Fund

• A CWS Summer Stipend supports students who find
  their own internship or service project. These
  stipends offer students the opportunity to
  conduct an unpaid internship in not-for-profit
  and public service organizations, and some
  for-profit entities.
• A few stipends are designated for internships
  related to Women in Government or International
  Journalism.

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Overview

• Sophomores and juniors are eligible. Two stipends
  geared towards non-profits/volunteerism are
  available to seniors.
• Students may receive ONE stipend during their
  time at Wellesley.
• Internships last 350 hours, flexible dates.
• Students determine their own goals and describe
  up to 5 organizations that further them. There
  are no location restrictions.

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Application Process

• Deadline February 23, 2010
• Online form
• Proposal
• Resume
• Transcript
• Recommendation letter

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Funding Proposal

• Proposals describe students personal/professional
  goals and relevant organizations.
• May include up to 5 organizations. By including
  these organizations, you commit to applying to
  all.
• ALL organizations have to be either domestic or
  ALL have to be international.

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Timeline Award

• Deadline February 23, 2010
• Notification April 2, 2010
• Decision April 9, 2010
• Award
• 3,500 for domestic sites
• 5,000 for international sites
• End of internship materials due September 24,
  2010
• Tanner Conference October 27, 2010

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Requirements

• Confirmation letter from organization by May 1st,
  2010
• Contracts
• Making the most of your internship
• workshop in Spring
• Short reading/writing assignments throughout the
  summer.
• Reflective Essay
• Thank you note to donor
• Encouraged to apply to Tanner
• all materials for the end of the internship are
  due by September 24, 2010

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Next Steps

• Check CWS web site for updates
• Contact recommenders
• Research organizations
• Update resume
• Visit CWS
• Drop-ins
• Appointments through myCWS

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Additional help

• For any assistance, make 30 min internship
• appointment through myCWS with
• Dori Peleg, Director of Internships
• specialty areas American Cities, Asia, Latin
  America
• Salwa Muhammad 06, Asst. Dir of Internships
• specialty areas Africa, India