Student Assembly Summer Experience Grant Application 2017

Apply to Summer Experience Grant on Handshake. Search for “Summer Experience Grant” in the blue search bar and click on it. Click Apply Now, then select your four (4) documents and submit. You will need a résumé uploaded in Handshake (check that your resume is current under “My Documents”). Upload this application form, the budget form, and the offer letter/email from the employer as an “Other Document.” All four documents MUST be included with your application or it will not be considered.

All questions can be sent to . Deadline to apply is April 19, 2017.

Cornell Net ID:

Cornell ID #:

Class Year:

College:

Permanent Address:

Cell Phone #:

Consent to Obtain Financial Aid Information:

By typing YES you are granting permission to Career Services staff and selection committee members to confidentially review your Cornell academic and financial aid status and other materials submitted as part of your Summer Experience Grant application. Type YES here:

1. Are you also applying for any other summer internship funding? If yes, please specify and make sure you include the potential money in the Income section of your budget. If no, please explain why not. We trust that if you receive additional funding at any point, you will let us know and we will update your application. You are not able to “double-dip” or receive more funds than necessary for completing your summer experience by combining multiple grants. You are allowed to receive multiple grants, provided it does not go over your estimated expenses.

2. Name and address of the organization.

3. Location of experience.

4a. Start date.

4b. End date.

5. Please provide an estimate of the duration of the experience (# of weeks) and hours per week expected to work.

6. Why is this internship/organization of interest to you? How does this internship relate to your career interests and goals? You may also discuss your personal interest in the internship. (500 word max.)

7. What are your expected responsibilities at this internship? (350 word max.)

8. Describe your preparation and research for your internship search and tell us about your search and application process. Please include any interaction with Career Services and networking you have done. (350 word max.)

9. Provide the reasons you are requesting funding for a summer internship. Include both individual and family factors affecting your need. (500 word max.)

This grant is made possible by the Student Assembly, Students Helping Students Grant. It is administered jointly by the Arts & Sciences Career Development Center, the Office of Financial Aid, and Student Assembly Financial Aid Review Committee. The Selection Committee is comprised of staff from each college’s career office.