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2017SPRINGINTERNSHIP GRANT

PROGRAM OUTLINE AND REQUIREMENTS

  • Any Whitman student enrolled during the Springsemester may apply for funding. Students must be in good academic and conduct standing with the college. International students should communicate with Victoria Wolff before applying for a grant.
  • Internships need to be high-impact, academically and professionally relevant experiences at non-profit and public agencies in Walla Walla.
  • To qualify for the $11/h stipend, the internship must be unpaid. (Standard deductions will be withheld)
  • The internship must last through the majority of the Springsemester, starting January 19th 2017.Students must work 70 hoursper semester.
  • We fund internships on a competitive basis. We especially encourage applications from students who have not received an internship grant before.

*** Deadline: Thursday, December 8th at noon ***

No late or incomplete materials will be accepted.

3-STEP APPLICATION PROCESS

  1. Find an internship
  2. Meet with your potential supervisor and determine the scope of the internship (job description, intended work schedule, and supervisory/evaluation process).
  3. Give your supervisor the “Supervisor Information” sheet, which outlines their responsibilities (p. 2).
  4. Have supervisor sign the “Student-Supervisor Contract” and sign it yourself (p. 3).
  5. Provide your supervisor with the Department of Labor Standards for Unpaid Internship sheet (see addendum).
  6. Fill out the following Google form(log in to Whitmail to access)
  7. Fill out the application and email it to (ONE EMAIL with TWO DOCUMENTS)
  8. Document 1: A PDFor Word document that includesshort answers (2 pages)and your resume (1 page).
  9. Document 2: A signed and scanned Student Supervisor Contract as a PDF (you can use the library scanner to turn it into a PDF)

Applicants must submit all three components (Google form, application, and contract) to be considered.

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SUPERVISOR INFORMATION

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR SUPERVISORS

The funds for the Whitman Internship Grant are allocated by Whitman College. Each student selected to receive funding will be paid$11/hour for their work during the semester (standard deductions will be withheld).

Interns must be in good academic and conduct standing with Whitman College.

GUIDELINES FOR INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCES

  1. Internships must be relevant to the student’s educational goals and/or career interests.
  1. A student may not work for a relative.
  1. To qualify for the grant, the internship must be unpaid.
  1. Students must respond toseven short-answer questions in their application. The application evaluation committee thoroughly analyzes these answers. You can help strengthen these materials by providing the student with information about your organization,their responsibilities, training methods, criteria for evaluation, mode of feedback, and the amount of time they will spend with you.
  1. Supervisors must sign the 2017Spring Whitman Internship Grant Contract to indicate their support.
  1. Supervisors are expected to provide regular feedback (e.g. written, email, in-person)

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

The internship must last through the majority of the Spring2017 semester, starting January 19th. Students need to work 70 hours for the semester.

Student applications will be accepted until Thursday, December 8that noon. Interested students are encouraged to contact potential agencies and supervisors, develop meaningful internships, and submit applications early in the semester to have the best chance to access available funds.

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STUDENT-SUPERVISOR CONTRACT

Email a signed copy of this contract as a PDF to

Student: ______

Internship Organization: ______

Supervisor: ______

Student

By providing my signature below, I acknowledge that I have been offered the internship at

______. If I am awarded the funding, I will complete the internship and I understand that the internship funding is not transferable.

I have authorized the Student Engagement Center to verify with the Dean of Students office that I am in good standing with Whitman College, both academically and in conduct.

Student’s signature:______

Student’s WID#:______

Supervisor

By providing my signature below, I acknowledge that I have read and approved the internship application including the short answer questions. I have read the 2017SpringInternship Grant Supervisor Information sheet and I certify that this is an unpaid internship.

I also agree to support the intern’s educational and career goals (e.g. by attending meetings out of the office, introducing them to staff and community partners, sharing relevant readings and news, providing informational interviews, etc.,) and I agree to provide regular feedback (email, written, in-person).

Internship Supervisor’s signature:______

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SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS

Answer the following questions in your own words. Include each question with your answer. Do not exceed the word count and two-page limit.

  1. Describe the primary focus or mission of the organization. (100 words)
  1. Describe your internship, including your primary responsibilities. (200 words)
  1. How did you go about securing this internship? (100 words)
  1. Describe the criteria and method of evaluation established for your internship. How will you be trained, and how much time will you spend with your supervisor? (150 words)
  1. How is this internship related to your future educational and/or career goals? (150 words)
  1. How will this experience help you prepare for a diverse workplace? (100 words)
  1. What skills will you gain from this internship? What goals have you set for yourself, and what challenges do you anticipate? (200 words)

Attach your one-page resume to your short answers.

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Did you complete the entire application? Here is what you should have done:

  1. SURVEY COMPLETED (log in to Whitmail to access)
  2. EMAILED DOCUMENTS to
  3. Application packet (one 3-page document)
  4. Short answers (2 pages)
  5. Resume (1 page)
  6. Student-Supervisor Contract (PDF)

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CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS

To maximize your chances for funding, please carefully review the following criteria on which proposals will be evaluated and prioritized. (Note – part of the experience of this internship is the application process, so the quality, thoughtfulness and accuracy of your application will be taken into consideration!)

  1. You must have been offered the internship before you can apply for the Spring Whitman Internship Grant.
  1. Applications are evaluated for clarity and presentation. Details, well-wrought sentences, and understandable explanations will increase your chances of being funded. Proofread before you submit your application!
  1. Your proposed internship must be relevant to your educational goals or career interests. The majority of your internship should be spent in activities designed to stimulate learning and gain experience.
  1. You should receive consistent feedback and guidance from your supervisor.Include the criteria for evaluation as well as how often and what type of feedback your supervisor will give.
  1. Evidence of your initiative and commitment to the position is also important. In your application you should describe how you researched, developed and obtained the position.
  1. Your supervisor mustread the entire application and sign the contract.
  1. Applications must be typed on a computer.
  1. Short answer questions should be original work.Do not copyinformation from the organization’s web site or position description.
  1. A relative may not supervise the internship.
  1. If you have previously worked in the internship or with the organization, you must demonstrate an increase in responsibility from previous experience.

GRANT AWARDS ARE MADE ON ORIGINAL PROPOSALS AND WILL NOT BE TRANSFERRED TO AN INTERNSHIP AT A DIFFERENT SITE OR FOR ANOTHER POSITION.

A MID-SEMESTER BLOG POST, ON-SITE PHOTO, AND SHORT REFLECTION SURVEY ARE REQUIRED

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ADDENDUM

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