FURMAN UNIVERSITY
SUMMER 2017 INTERN FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
www.furman.edu/intern Revised 1-23-17
Program Definition: The Furman University Summer Intern Fellowship Program provide competitive fellowships to students who obtain full-time summer internships that meet the eligibility and criteria guidelines of the program.
Criteria: The application will be evaluated based on:
*The internship experience itself AND the quality of the information provided in the application.
* The student and the internship site supervisor must describe:
- the evidence that the internship will result in a meaningful experience where the
intern is involved in significant professional work
- the opportunity the internship provides in applying academic studies to the experience
- the relationship of the internship to career goals
Application to the Program: The application includes three sections: student, organization, and faculty. Students may either a) submit the complete application or b) for internship(s) that are not finalized, submit a partial application, including at a minimum, the general information and question #1 in the student section of the application by the deadline: March 1, 2017. See the next page for additional details and Frequently Asked Questions about the application process.
Eligibility:
*Student Eligibility: Preference for Summer 2017 Intern Fellowships will be given to students who will graduate in December 2017 or May 2018, then to students who will have another summer to pursue an internship during their time at Furman. Students must be returning to Furman as a full-time student after their internship to be eligible for the Fellowship.
*Hours and Weeks: Internships must be full-time (35-40 hours per week) for a minimum of 8 continuous weeks. If a student is enrolled in a May Experience course, then the eight weeks of full-time work devoted to this internship will begin AFTER the end of May Experience. Students not enrolled in May Experience may begin their internship during May or June.
*Special programs: The Fellowship program does not fund workshops, institutes, travel study programs, courses, or other learning experiences in which the primary purpose is to expand one’s knowledge/skills.
*International: Applications for international internships in areas on the State Department Travel Warning List http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings.html are not considered eligible, however Furman’s policy allows for students to petition for an exception. Contact the Internship Office for further information about the petition process.
*On-Campus: Summer jobs/internships on the Furman University campus will not be eligible.
*Courses: Receiving a Fellowship does not prohibit students from participating in a Furman University summer internship course. Students must consult individual academic departments for the course requirements. Students who apply and want to take other summer courses (beyond the Furman internship course) must include course information in the application and explain how the student plans to meet the requirements of both the internship and the course work during the summer.
Stipends:
Stipend amounts awarded to the student will vary based on the amount of funding provided by the sponsoring organization and the student’s demonstration of financial need. The base stipend will be:
Organization Payment Fellowship Stipend for Student
$0-$1,000 $2,500
$2,500 to $3,499 $3,500 minus Organization’s Payment
$3,500 or more $0
An additional stipend amount, beyond the base stipend, may be awarded by the Summer Fellowship Committee for students with demonstrated financial need.
*NEW: Students participating in local area internships that meet the criteria outlined above are eligible for Furman campus housing throughout the duration of the experience at a highly discounted rate. See details on the next page under the Fellowship Application Process.
Fellowship Application Process- Frequently Asked Questions:
Students who obtain local internships are eligible for Furman campus housing at a highly reduced rate of $500. There are a limited number of housing openings available at this rate.
-Students must apply to Housing and Residence Life and indicate what summer session(s) housing is desired. Housing registration begins in January and the 2017 deadline is April 10.
-If there are more applicants than spaces available at the discounted rate, priority will be given to students based on graduation year and financial need.
-For students who are approved for both a stipend and the discount, the $500 payment must be coordinated through the Internship Office. Students will be notified of approval status in April.
Where can I find the Summer Intern Fellowship application?
Electronic copies of the application are available on our website: www.furman.edu/intern or at www.furman.edu/engaged. The application has three parts: student, organization and faculty sections and all three sections must be submitted before the application is reviewed by the faculty committee.
What if I have applied for an internship, but haven't received an offer by the Summer Intern Fellowship deadline?
Students should complete the student section only of the application (listing each potential internship and answering question #1 for each internship), then submit this form by the application deadline. This incomplete application will be filed as 'pending'. Then, once the internship is finalized (before the committee completes their review by the end of March), submit the updated student section to answer all the questions and have the organization and faculty member complete their section and submit it directly to The Summer Fellowship committee does not review applications until all sections have been submitted.
What if I miss the application deadline? Will a late application be accepted for the Summer Intern Fellowship program?
Students may submit an initial applications after March 1st. However, these applications will be considered only after all applications submitted on-time (by the March 1st deadline) are reviewed. Therefore, funding for late applications may not be available.
What does the internship organization have to do for the Summer Intern Fellowship program?
The internship organization must complete the Organization section of the application and submit it directly to (and cc: the student) by the Summer Fellowship deadline or as soon as possible in March. The program also requires that the organization complete an on-line evaluation (sent via e-mail) at the end of the summer internship.
What does the faculty member have to do for the Summer Intern Fellowship program?
Students need to select a full-time faculty member who knows them, explain the internship to him/her, and ask him/her to complete the faculty section and submit it to
When will I know if I am approved for a Summer Intern Fellowship? Once the application is complete; i.e., the student, organization and faculty sections are all submitted; the Summer Fellowship Committee (made up of faculty members) will review the application. Notification of the status of the application will be sent to the student by e-mail after the committee meetings, which occur between mid-March and mid-April. Approved students will then be asked to attend a meeting in April to complete the paperwork required for the Fellowship.
If I get a Fellowship, what am I required to do? Summer Intern Fellows are required to post weekly to an on-line conference, complete an evaluation and reflection paper (and provide photos) at the end of their internship, and then, be available to speak about their summer experiences as requested and on Furman Engaged! Day in the spring in April 2018.
FURMAN UNIVERSITY
SUMMER 2017 INTERN FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
STUDENT APPLICATION
Have you applied for and been accepted for an internship? Yes ___ No ___
If No, see FAQ section on the previous page: What if I haven't received an offer by the Summer Intern Fellowship deadline?
The quality of your answers to these questions is a significant factor in the committee’s decision –making process. Send completed form to as a document attachment.
Name: Furman ID#:
E-Mail: Phone Number:
Home Address, City, State:
Expected Graduation Date: Number of credit hours by 3/2/17:
Major: Overall GPA:
List courses in the major (numbers and titles) you’ve completed that are relevant to this internship:
List non-major courses (numbers and titles) you’ve completed that are relevant to this internship:
Faculty Recommendation from:
Name of Organization: Location:
Length of the Internship (# weeks): Hours/Week:
Beginning Date: Ending Date:
Amount expected to be funded by the organization for the entire summer*:
*If you want to be considered for additional funds beyond the base stipend, see Budget Form
Please answer each of the following questions:
1. Describe the type of work you perform during your internship? Please include job duties, responsibilities, anticipated projects, etc. (do not copy/paste the intern description).
2. What impact will this internship experience have on your career objectives?
3. Describe your three major learning objectives for this internship (aside from furthering career objectives)?
4. Describe how the courses you have taken have prepared you for the work you anticipate in this internship. Provide specific examples of relevant experiences, assignments, or projects.
5. How did you find out about your internship? Describe the application process that you completed.
6. Where, geographically, will you be placed for your internship? What are your reasons for interning in this particular city, town or country? If this internship will take place outside the U.S., please provide locations and dates of previous travel you have done outside the U.S., if any.
7. Have you completed an internship or similar position before? If so, explain when, where, and what your major responsibilities and accomplishments were. Also, explain what you will be doing and learning in this summer’s internship that goes beyond what you did before.
8. Please provide information about the company/organization. Include such things as the web-site, history, mission, etc. to assist the Committee in judging the appropriateness of the internship.
9. Do you plan to take courses during the summer? If so, please list the courses and how you will balance your academic work with your internship.
By submitting this application, I attest that the contents are answered to the best of my ability and are complete and accurate.
Your typed name below will be considered your electronic signature.
Signature:_________________________________ Date: _________________
Furman University
Summer Intern Fellowship
Budget/Student Expenses for the Internship:
If this internship is unpaid or you have significant financial need and you want to be considered for additional funds (beyond the base stipend), please complete this budget/student expenses sheet and include it with your application.
Student Name: Student ID:
Company/Org.: Location:
Length of the Internship (# weeks):
Hours per week:
Amount expected to be funded by the organization for the entire summer:
Note: 1) Please be aware that we will contact the Financial Aid Office for information on your financial need. 2) The organization representative may be a resource for obtaining budget/expense information. 3) The fellowship is not intended to replace ‘lost summer wages’ or to cover the tuition expense if the internship is taken for credit.
Please enter the total student out-of-pocket expenses for each item for the summer internship experience.
Transportation:
Travel To and From the Internship Location: Total Cost:
Mode of Transportation:
Local transportation while at Internship Site Total Cost:
Mode of Transportation:
Housing:
Type of Housing: Total Cost:
Utilities-List each:
1. Total Cost:
2. Total Cost:
3. Total Cost:
4. Total Cost:
Other Expenses directly related to the internship
(Please list each item and include them in the cost total):
SUM OF COST TO YOU FOR THE SUMMER INTERNSHIP: ____________
Will you be receiving funding from any other source (i.e., grant, scholarship, etc.) during the summer of 2017?
Other information that would be helpful for the Committee:
FURMAN UNIVERSITY and FRANCIS M. HIPP
SUMMER 2017 INTERN FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
Company/Organization Information Form
Submit completed/signed form as a word document attachment directly to
and cc: the student intern
or Fax to: 864-294-2045
Furman Summer Intern Fellowship Program Description:
The Summer Intern Fellowships are designed to support students obtaining an opportunity to work in a field related to their career goals and to allow them to put classroom theory into practice. This program is available only in the summer. The Summer Fellowship committee reviews applications and awards stipends each year based on the quality of learning opportunities in the internship and the relationship of the internship to the student’s career goals. Organizations are asked to complete an on-line evaluation sent to supervisors at the end of the summer. If you have any questions about the Summer Intern Fellowship Program, process please send them to .
Name of Intern You Have Selected for the Internship Position:
Company or Organization:
Intern’s Direct Supervisor:
Intern Supervisor Title/Position:
Phone Number: FAX:
E-mail address of Intern Supervisor:
Mailing Address:
City, State, Zip:
Company/Organization Website:
Note: Minimum Program Requirements: 35-40 hours per week, 8 continuous weeks.
Dates of Summer Internship: From: To:
Total number of hours per week:
Job Description for Intern: What type of work will the intern perform? Describe what you expect the intern to learn as a result of this internship. Please be as specific as possible by including job duties, responsibilities, anticipated projects, etc. Please attach any additional information about your internship position or program. Use as much space as needed for this description.
Payment Information for the Intern
Will the intern receive any payment from the organization for the summer? Yes_____ No______
If yes, what will be the total amount the intern will receive for the summer:____________
Are you providing housing for the intern? Yes _______ No________
Are you providing a housing allowance for the intern? Yes______ No_______
If yes, please enter the amount of the housing allowance provided: _________________.
By typing your name below, you are attesting to the accuracy of the information provided above and providing your electronic signature.
Site Supervisor:___________________________ Date: _______________
FURMAN UNIVERSITY
SUMMER 2017 INTERN FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
FACULTY RECOMMENDATION FORM
Submit completed form directly to
Name of Student Applicant:
Company/Organization for Internship:
Faculty Name:
Department:
Your role as faculty recommender is to verify that this internship has educational/academic value for the student submitting the application to the Summer Intern Fellowship Program.
Describe the relationship of this internship to the student’s course of study.
Please provide any other insight or information regarding the student’s participation in this internship that you think would be helpful to the committee.
Have you recommended students for this site before or are you aware of Furman students who have previously had internships at this site? If so, please comment on the quality of the experience.