2026 Servant Leadership Summer Internship Program Application

Servant Leadership Internship Program Application Form

Application Deadline Friday, February 27, 2026 by 5:00 p.m.
Description

The Servant Leadership Summer Internship Program is a funded summer internship program that provides students with a supervised opportunity to work with Atlanta-area nonprofits in a wide variety of fields. The summer program includes an orientation, eight weeks on-site, weekly group meetings, readings, and portfolio projects.

The program is designed to enrich the student’s life and integrate the practical, intellectual, and spiritual components of work, while deepening understandings of responsibility, service, and vocation.
Logistics

Orientation: Monday, May 18

Hours: Students receiving the full stipend should complete 270 hours between May 18th and July 31st.

Classroom Component: Weekly classroom meetings and reflection work will be held on Fridays from 9am - 1pm, starting May 29th and running through July 17th. Attendance is mandatory.

Stipend: Students will receive a stipend between $2,500 and $5,000 for participation in the program.

Delivery of Application: Complete this form, ensuring you answer each short answer question and list 2 references.
Application Procedure
- Applicants to the summer internships should read community partner job descriptions on the website at https://bit.ly/easlsummer26. Please read the placement forms carefully for background on each internship and the skills requested by the community partner.
  Do not contact listed community partners directly. EASL staff will do an initial screening for the program.
- After selecting a compatible site (or sites), applicants should complete the Servant Leadership application below. The application includes two questions, one focused on commitment to the aims of the program and one focused on how the student’s interests match the specific placement. You may apply for up to two sites.
  If you choose to apply for more than one site, you must submit two (2) separate applications.
- “Build Your Own” While the partner job descriptions list organizations committed to accepting qualified interns, the program has connections with a large number of other organizations which also would welcome interns. Students with interests in areas not treated by the current partners are encouraged to write an application focusing on an area of particular interest and concern to them. Essays should identify clearly the organization or area of focus in which the student is interested. Students who already have an organization committed to accepting them as a summer intern will be accorded priority in this category.
- EASL staff will do the initial screening of applicants and finalists will be informed by Monday, March 16th. Interviews with Community Partners should be arranged during the remaining weeks of March, if possible. Community partners have final say on intern selection.
Application Instructions

Complete each section and submit the following:
1. Student Information
2. References*
3. Two (2) application essays
4. Transcript (unofficial transcripts pulled from OPUS are acceptable)
5. Resume
*Please note there is NO letter of recommendation required; simply list your references' contact information in the fields provided below.

If you have any questions about the application, please email Mary Rachel Henderson at maryrachel.henderson@emory.edu or Edward Queen at equeen@emory.edu.
I. Student Information:

Tell us about yourself.
Full Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Pronouns *
E-mail*
Where the application confirmation will be sent
Telephone*

Area CodePhone Number
T-shirt Size*
Select your preferred t-shirt size
Have you participated in any other EASL or Center for Ethics programs:*

YesNo
If yes, please specify:

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Have you applied previously to the Servant Leader Summer Internship Program?*

YesNo
Student Status (year)*
In which school are you enrolled?*
Emory College, Goizueta, Rollins, Laney Graduate School, etc.
Anticipated Date of Graduation?*
e.g., December 2026
Major(s) or Graduate Program or Professional School*
Are you an Emory Scholar?*

YesNo
Current total student loan debt (approx.)*
Have you ever had a conduct or honor code violation?*

YesNo
If yes, please explain:

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What is the name of the organization to which you are applying?*
e.g., GPB, Alliance Theatre, Emory Office of Sustainability, etc.
What is the name of the intern role to which you are applying?*
e.g., Literary Intern, Community Engagement Intern, Health & Wellness Intern, etc.
How did you learn about the Servant Leader Summer Internship Program? Mark all that apply:

EmailSign/PosterFaculty MemberFellow StudentEASL StaffProfessor announced in classCollege WeeklyEmory ReportDooley ReportWonderful WednesdayOther
II. References

Please provide the name, title, and contact information for two (2) references; your references should be able to speak both to your reflective and intellectual capacities and your capacity to work independently and collaboratively in an organization.
Please note there is NO letter of recommendation required; simply list your references' contact information in the fields below.
Recommender's Name:*

First NameLast Name
Recommender's Title*
Title
Recommender's Organization*
Organization
Recommender's Email*
example@example.com
Recommendar's Phone Number:

Area CodePhone Number
Please list an additional reference below; include name, title, and e-mail or telephone number. We will only contact them if additional information is needed.

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III. Narrative Application
Submit two essays addressing the issues below. Each essay should not exceed 6OO words and should be typewritten and double spaced. (Please upload below.)

Essay #1: After reading the aims of the Servant Leadership Internship program, tell us why you want to be a part of our learning community.
- Why does this program appeal to you?
- What distinctive qualities would you bring to the group and Servant Leadership Summer program?
- What would you want to learn from your participation in the Servant Leadership summer program?
- How would your participation in the program assist you in reaching your long-term goals and commitments?
Essay #2: Please explain your reasons for applying to the placement site you have chosen.
- What interests you about this internship position?
- What skills would you bring to this position? What do you think you have to offer to the organization?
- What experience or academic training do you have that is relevant to the placement site?
IV. Emory Transcript

Please submit a PDF of your current transcript below; unofficial transcripts pulled from OPUS are acceptable.
Please upload below.
V. Resume

Please submit a PDF of your current resume.
Please upload below. In order for your application to be considered, you must upload PDF documents. Failure to do so may result in a delayed review of your application.
ESSAY #1 (PDF format):*

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ESSAY #2 (PDF format):*

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Transcript (PDF format):*

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Resume (PDF format):*

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VI. Applicant's E-Signature
By signing (typing your legal name) in the space below, you are certifying that all information is correct and that you are the person completing this application. When you press the submit button, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was received. Please print for your records and retain as verification of your application.
E-Signature:*
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Servant Leadership Internship Program Application Form

I. Student Information:

II. References

III. Narrative Application

IV. Emory Transcript

V. Resume

VI. Applicant's E-Signature