Social Enterprise Summer Fellowship Program
Social Enterprise Summer Fellowship Program: MBA Student Application
The Social Enterprise Summer Fellowship Program at Columbia Business School provides support to MBA students engaged in summer internships that create social and environmental value. Eligible organizations include nonprofit, government or nongovernmental organizations, for-profit and nonprofit social ventures, and social venture capital firms, in the U.S. or abroad (please see more details on eligibility online).
Social Enterprise Summer Fellowships are also available to Columbia undergraduate and graduate students working in social entrepreneurship, which includes for-profit and nonprofit ventures. Please check the website for separate guidelines and application.
For Columbia Business School students to be considered for the Social Enterprise Summer Fellowship Program, you must have completed at least one term of MBA courses. First- and second-year students, including those that will graduate in May are welcome to apply. Priority is given to first-year students. Students enrolled in the summer semester are eligible to apply for full-time mini internships lasting 2 weeks or more during intersession only.
You must have an offer for a full-time summer position with an eligible organization before applying for a Fellowship. At a minimum, the internship must entail a Monday through Friday 35-hour workweek. Students must not work for two employing organizations concurrently. Telecommuting is not encouraged and is grounds for rejection. Once you have received an internship offer, the requirements of the Social Enterprise Summer Fellowship Program should be discussed with the organization’s director or your potential supervisor. From the employing organization, you will need to provide a copy of the offer letter and a completed Employer Information Form. Applicants are expected to submit all requested materials, which include the completed student application, offer letter and Employer Information Form. U.S. persons need to submit a W-9 tax form. International students need to submit a W-8BEN form, copies of passport, visa and evidence of U.S. work authorization if working for an U.S. organization (please refer to the ISSO website for more information).
If your internship is abroad, travel to a country destination which appears as a high medical or security risk on the Columbia Global Assistance Program's ISOS risk ratings page or on the US Department of State Travel Warning or Advisory list may be grounds for denial. If you are considering an opportunity in a high risk country, please contact the Tamer Center for Social Enterprise prior to applying, with more details on your summer location and to find out whether internships in this country can be supported. In addition, all fellows planning to travel must register their trip on Columbia's travel registry system, prior to traveling.
First-year students can begin submitting applications March 1st. Second-year students can begin submitting applications May 1st, assuming funds are still available. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through June 15th or until funds are no longer available. Applications submitted early will be reviewed first. Students applying for mini-internships may submit applications on a rolling basis until July 20th, assuming funds are still available. Students are expected to accept or decline funding within two weeks of receiving notice.
OBLIGATIONS
By accepting the fellowship, you are committing to the following obligations:
1) Submitting 15 photographs of your fellowship, including a headshot;
2) Summary report to be featured in the summer fellowships website,
3) Completing an end-of-summer fellowship survey; and
4) Contributing at least 3 hours to the fellowship fundraising campaign in the spring.
The fourth obligation is to demonstrate commitment by fellows to the future sustainability and development of the program. Additional details are posted on the Social Enterprise Summer Fellowship Program website at www.gsb.columbia.edu/socialenterprise/careers/internships/
MBA STUDENT APPLICATION CHECK-LIST
Each student must email:
1) If your internship involves travel to a country with a high medical or security risk, as listed on the Columbia Global Assistance Program’s ISOS webpage or on the US Department of State Travel Warning or Advisory list, request approval to apply from the Tamer Center before submitting other items in your application below.
2) The MBA Student Information Form (below)
3) An essay, not to exceed two pages
4) A current resume
5) U.S. persons: W-9 tax form
6) Foreign persons: W-8BEN tax form, copy of passport, visa and U.S. work authorization if working for a U.S. organization
7) A paragraph written in the third person that includes your name, the organization’s name and mission, and a brief description of your project. Not to exceed 110 words. Please review the sample descriptions online: www.gsb.columbia.edu/socialenterprise/careers/internships/2016
8) The Employer Information Form
9) The offer letter
10) Proof of the organization’s 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, L3C or other relevant status; For for-profit ventures, an explanation of why the organization is eligible (see guidelines online e.g. evidence of mission, and social or environmental purpose incorporated into core strategies and operations, funding sources and their social/environmental metrics)
11) Explanation of compensation if the organization cannot meet the $600 per week minimum
12) Employer information, a maximum of 10 pages of supporting material on the organization’s mission, history, impact and funding.
Note: The items above should be emailed as a single pdf document. If you prefer to provide hard copies of tax forms (delivered to Uris Room 203), they will be returned to you or shredded if you are not admitted into the fellowship program.
Applications should be submitted to the Tamer Center for Social Enterprise via email: .
(You do not need to print/submit the above pages of this document, only the following pages below).
MBA STUDENT INFORMATION FORM
Honor Code
As a lifelong member of the Columbia Business School Community, I adhere to the principles of truth, integrity and respect. I will not lie, cheat, steal or tolerate those who do.
I hereby certify that I abide by Columbia Business School’s Honor Code, have not been subject to any disciplinary action (academic or professional) in the last 10 years, and that all information provided with this application is truthful. I am aware that any misrepresentation of facts in any part of this application will justify the denial or revocation of a Social Enterprise Summer Fellowship.
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Mailing Address (if different):
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Gmail Address*:
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Degree(s):
*Gmail address is required for the submission of end of summer materials and reports.
Concentration(s):
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Term at Columbia Business School:
Intended Graduation Date:
At the time of the internship, will you be a current student? □ Yes □ No
If non-US Citizen, what is your Visa type/status: ______
Employer Information
Organization:
Supervisor name(s)/ Title(s):
Address:
City, State, Zip:
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Email:
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Fellowship Start Date:
End Date:
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List all anticipated vacation dates and number of days:
Will you be working Monday to Friday for at least 35 hours? (You should not be working concurrent internships) □ Yes □ No
Salary: $ ______per week for ______weeks =$ ______
In-kind contribution, if any (estimated value)
Housing:$ ______
Transportation:$ ______
Other (please specify):$ ______
Total employer contribution:$ ______
Additional Funding (if any)
Will you receive additional financial assistance? □ No □ Yes □ Maybe
If yes/maybe, from what source (e.g. Columbia financial assistance, other grants, fellowships, etc. and whether confirmed and/or in process):
Are you willing to commit at least 3 volunteer hours to next year's summer fellowship fundraising campaign in the spring? □ No □ Yes. Please describe how below:
THE ESSAY
A. Organization and internship overview
This should include a description of:
1) The organization’s mission, goals and current programs
2) The specific social concerns addressed or alleviated by the organization
3) The division, department or program where you will contribute
4) The name and title of the supervisor and your level of contact with that individual
5) Additional support structures available to you at the organization
6) Short-term and long-term responsibilities
7) Realistic end-of-summer deliverables (students applying for mini internships should address the impact of the shortened time)
B. Benefits to the organization and the MBA student
1) What are the short- and long-term benefits to the organization and community?
2) What is the connection between this opportunity and your personal and professional goals?
3) How will this experience assist you in achieving your goals?
4) How will this experience enhance your Columbia Business School education?