Are Seniors eligible to apply for funded internships?
Yes, they are eligible to apply for some of the awards (not New World due to fall seminar requirement)
200
What are the two important application deadlines students should be aware of?
February 27 (New World and Megan McAdams Roldan)
March 27 (All other awards)
200
Name the three things required to apply for all of the internships.
All internship applications require a resume, an application, and an essay.
200
If a student is interested in Arts Administration, what award should they apply for?
The Gilbert award.
(They could also apply for other awards, however, such as the Parents' Coouncil and the Skidmore Summer Funded Award, since these awards can be applied to any internship).
200
Name one of the awards that requires that the internship be secured prior to applying.
The three awards that require the internship be secured prior to applying are:
Megan McAdams Roldan,
Parents' Council,
SGA
200
Which CDC staff member is the go-to funded internship expert?
Penny Loretto
300
May a student tele-commute for their internship?
Nope. No virtual internships are allowed.
300
What do students need to be aware of when uploading their documents to MyCDC?
They must carefully code each document properly to ensure that the application recognizes each separate piece?
300
Which internship award would be a great choice for a student or students who wished to start their own company?
The Eastman Award is given to students with entrepreneurial plans and may be shared by a student team.
300
What do students planning to complete an internship abroad need to be aware of?
Funding will not be granted for internships located in countries on the U.S. no travel list.
300
When will students be notified if they have won an award?
April 24.
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How many hours must students work to receive full funding?
250 hours.
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What should a strong essay emphasize?
Essays should emphasize how the internship will help the student meet career goals, how it will align with their academic experiences, and possibly why receiving funding is important to the student.
400
Which internship award would be a good fit for a student interested in working in the film industry?
The Elizabeth Marie Glotzbach Award.
400
What financial fact should international students be aware of when applying for internship funding?
International students who do not hold dual citizenship will have 30% of their stipend withheld by the IRS for tax purposes. In some cases, the college may be able to find additional money to supplement this loss.
400
Why should students be applying for funded internships?
There are a million correct answers here!
500
What happens if a student fails to work the full 250 hours?
Their internship money will be prorated or, if they do not complete the internship at all, they may have to pay back the money they had already received.
500
Please name at least one of the possible three internships awards that requires a faculty recommendation.
The three awards that require a faculty recommendation are:
New World,
Megan McAdams Roldan,
Elizabeth Marie Glotzbach
500
What is the thematic focus of the New World Internship program?
New World Internships focus on social issues and policy development through community-based advocacy.
500
Where must students be willing to spend their summer if they receive a New World Fellowship?
The summer portion of the fellowship takes place in New York City.
500
As a Career Coach, what can you do to assist students as they navigate the fun field of funded internships?
Again, lots of answers here...resume critique, encouragement, spreading the word that funding is available, etc.