Social Enterprise Summer Fellowship Program Summer 2017
Social Enterprise Summer Fellowship Program: Columbia/Barnard Undergraduate & Graduate Students - Summer 2017
(Note: This application is not for MBA Students. To find that form, please click here.)
The Social Enterprise Summer Fellowship Program supports Columbia, Barnard, and affiliate institution undergraduate and graduate students engaged in summer internships that create social and environmental value.
Prior to completing this application, you should:
1. Read the guidelines here; and
2. Already have secured and accepted a full-time summer position with an eligible organization.
Please note: 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 webpage 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.
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. A checklist of the required materials to submit is listed below. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Students can begin submitting applications on March 1. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through April 15 or until funds are no longer available. Applications submitted early will be reviewed first and funds may not be available in the second and third rounds. Students are expected to reply to and accept or decline summer fellowship funding within five days of receiving notice, otherwise the offer is assumed to be declined.
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REQUIREMENTS OF BEING A FELLOW
By accepting this fellowship, you are agreeing to all of the following commitments:
1. Attending an orientation and sponsored events;
2. Writing or speaking about your experience which may involve:
a. Writing a short article or blog post describing your experience for the Tamer Center for Social Enterprise website and/or newsletter
b. Creating a short multimedia piece highlighting key experiences from the fellowship (for example, a video or v-log);
c. Speaking at an information session for Social Enterprise Summer Fellowships, career or relevant student group/club event;
3. Summary report to be featured in the summer fellowships website: http://columbiasocialenterprise.org/sesummerfellows/ ;
4. Submitting at least 15 photographs of the fellowship, including a headshot;
5. Completing an end-of-summer fellowship survey/debrief; and
6. Producing a thank you note to the donors for the Summer Fellowship.
The Tamer Center for Social Enterprise will review the obligations before the final payment is paid.
STUDENT APPLICATION CHECKLIST
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 for Social Enterprise before submitting other items in your application below.
2) Student Information Form (below)
3) Your current resume
4) A copy of your unofficial academic transcript
5) U.S. persons: W-9 tax form (downloadable from website)
6) Foreign persons: W-8BEN form, copy of passport, visa and evidence of U.S. work authorization if working for a U.S. organization (please refer to the ISSO website for more information)
7) A personal statement (described below)
8) 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: www8.gsb.columbia.edu/socialenterprise/careers/internships/2016
9) Employer Information Form
10) Copy of the employer's letter offering the internship
11) 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)
12) Employer information, a maximum of 10 pages of supporting material on the organization's mission, history, impact and funding.
These application items above should be emailed to the Tamer Center for Social Enterprise by midnight of the deadline date to as a single pdf document. PDF creation software can be found here. 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.
All students will also need to sign up for a brief in-person interview at Uris Hall 203. Please use this scheduling link to request an interview appointment.
(You do not need to print/submit the above pages of this document, only the following pages below).
STUDENT INFORMATION FORM
I hereby certify that I have not been subject to any disciplinary action (academic or professional), 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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Signature
Date ______
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Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Mailing Address (if different):
City, State, Zip:
Phone Number:
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Columbia Email:
Gmail Address*:
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Degree Program(s):
*Gmail address is required for the submission of end of summer materials and reports.
School:
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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:
Website:
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Telephone:
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? □ Yes □ No
(You should not be working concurrent internships)
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):
Budget Information
What is your anticipated budget for the internship?
Lodging/utilities: $ ______per week for ______weeks = $ ______
Food: $ ______per week for ______weeks = $ ______
Travel to internship location (e.g. air, train, bus): $ ______
Local/daily transport (e.g. bus, subway): $ ______
Visa, immunizations, travel insurance: $ ______
Other (please specify): $ ______
Total summer expenses: $ ______
Personal Statement
Please answer the following questions (500-word limit):
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 University education?
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