Common Internship Scholarship Application

Common Internship Scholarship Application Spring 2019
Welcome! This common application can be used to apply to any or all of the following scholarships:
- CVC Summer Internship Scholarship
- Wheaton Center for Faith, Politics, and Economics Intern Award
- Global and Experiential Learning International Internship Travel Award (APPLICATION CLOSED - March 8)
REQUIRED COMPONENTS to Complete this Application:
- Personal Data (ID, GPA, etc.)
- Are you planning to complete this internship for academic credit?
- Faculty/Staff recommender contact information
- Resume
- Planned internship site information (location, start and end dates, etc.)
- Estimated internship budget (travel expenses, housing, etc.)
- 3-5 Essays:
  1. Describe your anticipated internship or research responsibilities in detail.
  2. How will this internship or research experience help you explore your career goals?
  3. What prior experience (reading, work, coursework, prior internship, etc.) has prepared you to contribute at this internship or research experience?
  4. FPE Intern Award Applicants Only - Describe how this internship fits within the FPE mission statement: "The Wheaton Center for Faith, Politics, and Economics exists to advance the training of Wheaton College students and the greater community in the understanding of market economics, representative democracies, limited government, and the redeeming effects of the Christian worldview on the practice of business, government and politics."
  5. GEL International Internship Travel Award Applicants Only - What languages are spoken at your internship site? Please describe your reading, writing, and conversational ability in each of these languages.
You cannot save this application while in progress.

It is highly recommended that you first gather all the required components outside of the application, and then apply at one time.
I. Personal Data
Applicant's Name*

First NameLast Name
Applicant's Email*
Example: jane.doe@my.wheaton.edu
Student ID*
Mobile Phone #*
CPO mailbox*
Class/Year of Study*
Anticipated Graduation (Month and Year)*
Major(s)*
Faculty Adviser(s)
Cumulative GPA*
Have you received internship or research funding from Wheaton in the past?*

YesNo
If yes, please provide a description of the funding you previously received, including when and where you interned or researched.*
Have you applied for scholarships, awards, or grants outside of the college to fund your internship?*

YesNo
If yes, please provide a brief description of the outside applications you have/are applying for.*
II. Scholarships Overview and Selection

Select the internship scholarship opportunities you would like to be considered for below by typing in the indicated email address in the space provided. Please carefully read each scholarship's details and only apply for scholarships you are eligible for. The GPS Travel Award application closed March 8.

CVC Award Details: Purpose, Eligibility, Dates, and more!
CVC Summer Internship Scholarship

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the CVC Internship Scholarships is to provide funding for class of 2020 and 2021 undergraduate students to supplement an unpaid or underpaid summer internship experience.

ELIGIBILITY:
- Must have Wheaton undergraduate student status during summer 2019.
- You must have secured or actively be in the process of securing an internship when you submit your application. Final awards will not be disbursed until the internship is confirmed with documentation.
- You must be a student in good standing with the college. Students with ongoing disciplinary concerns, academic probation, or chapel probation are ineligible.
- Students doing international internships will be required to have completed all necessary steps as prescribed by GEL.
- HNGR students are not eligible for this scholarship award because of the availability of funds through the HNGR program.
- Students completing internships or research on-campus or where the employer would be Wheaton College are not eligible for funding.
IMPORTANT DATES:

Pre-Internship
- Wednesday, March 20 @ 12PM – Application and Faculty/Staff Recommendations due
- Friday, April 12 – Scholarships Awards announced
- Sunday, April 21 – Signed Acceptance Contract Due
- Tuesday, April 30 – Maximizing your Summer Internship event required
- Early June – Funds Disbursed
Post-Internship
- Late August/Early September - Required meeting with your career coach
OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:
- Scholarships will be awarded on a sliding scale, meaning students can apply for up to $4,000 for an unpaid or underpaid internship experience. Students will need to justify their request for funds with a simple budget that will be completed in this application.
- Applications will be evaluated based on financial need as well as the merit of the internship experience as it relates to exploration and career competency development. Students who identify as belonging to any population that may experience limited access to internship opportunities are highly encouraged to apply.
- Internships must be a minimum of 240 on-site hours AND 6 weeks in length.
- The internship does not need to be completed for credit, but can be, to qualify for this scholarship.
- If you have additional questions, please see our FAQs.

CLICK TO APPLY - CVC Summer Internship Scholarship
CVC Summer Internship Scholarship
Click here to apply for the CVC Summer Internship Scholarship

I want to be considered for the CVC Summer Internship Scholarship
Type "internships@wheaton.edu" in the space below to apply for CVC Summer Internship Scholarship here:
example: internships@wheaton.edu
*Good work! The CVC will now receive your application when you submit.
*Check your spelling! You have not yet elected to apply for the CVC scholarship.

FPE Award Details: Purpose, Eligibility, Dates, and more!
Wheaton Center for Faith, Politics, and Economics Intern Award

PURPOSE:

Students interested in theoretical and practical aspects of political economy are invited to apply for the FPE Intern awards. Internships should fit within the mission of the Center, which seeks to train students in the understanding of market economies, representative democracies, limited government, and the redeeming effects of the Christian worldview on the practice of business, government and politics.

ELIGIBILITY:
- Alignment with the purpose stated above.
- Internships must be a minimum of 6 weeks. If for credit, must comply with departmental requirements
IMPORTANT DATES:
- Application deadline for Summer 2019 is Wednesday, March 20, 2019 @ 12PM.
OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:

Students already receiving financial aid from the College need to contact student financial services to see how this scholarship would impact their reward package.

CLICK TO APPLY - FPE Internship Scholarship
Center for Faith, Politics, and Economics (FPE) Internship Scholarship
Type "heidi.leffler@wheaton.edu" in the space below to apply for the FPE Internship Scholarship:
example: heidi.leffler@wheaton.edu
*Good work! FPE will now receive your application when you submit.
*Check your spelling! You have not yet elected to apply for the FPE scholarship.

GPS Award Details: Purpose, Eligibility, Dates and more!
Global Programs and Studies International Internship Travel Award

PURPOSE:

The GPS Internship Travel Awards are available to provide partial support to students who wish to undertake internships for their major/minor or graduate degree program in an international or cross-cultural context. Applications will be evaluated both on the basis of merit and demonstrated financial need. Awards of up to $1,000 may be applied toward the costs of travel or living expenses.

ELIGIBILITY:
- Students may apply who will have met the eligibility requirements of their major/minor field of study or graduate degree program to enroll in an internship by the time the internship begins.
- All applicants must be in good academic and student development standing, and be eligible for international/off-campus travel with Wheaton College.
- These funds may not be applied toward an HNGR internship.
IMPORTANT DATES:
- The application and recommendation form must be submitted by Friday, March 8, 2019, at 5:00 p.m.
OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS: Applicants selected to receive the International Internship Travel Grant are required to complete or have completed a GoGlobal application for their associated internship and be registered for an Academic internship or No-credit (Scholarship Only) internship. Grant funds will not be disbursed until ALL internship application requirements are complete on GoGlobal.

CLICK TO APPLY - GPS International Internship Travel Award
Global Programs and Studies (GPS) International Internship Travel Award

To be considered, type the following email address in the space provided:

gps@wheaton.edu
Enter email address to apply for the GPS Internship Scholarship here:
example: gel@wheaton.edu
*Good work! GPS will now receive your application when you submit.
*Check your spelling! You have not yet elected to apply for the GPS scholarship.

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III. Internship/Research Information
Academic Credit*

I am applying for an internship for which I hope to receive academic creditI am applying for research for which I hope to receive academic creditI am not interested in receiving academic credit for my internship or research
Credit Hours (number of academic credits you hope to receive)*
Example: 2
Select the stage that best describes where you are in the selection process with your internship.*

Application submittedInterviewingInternship confirmedOther
Start and end dates of your internship*
example: May 20, 2019-July 8, 2019
Anticipated clock-hours of work experience*
example: 260 hours
Name of internship organization*
Name and contact info for internship site*
Internship location(s)*
IF TRAVELING INTERNATIONALLY: please contact Global & Experiential Learning. Internships in locations with a U.S. State Level 3 Travel Advisory (Reconsider travel) and/or high security rating by International SOS are reviewed by the International Risk Assessment and Management Committee. Materials must be submitted to GEL no later than 4 weeks before departure. No non-refundable financial commitments should be made before approval from the committee. Wheaton College does not sponsor undergraduate travel to locations with a Level 4 Travel Advisory (Do Not Travel.)
IV. Financial Information
Will you be receiving compensation from your internship or research organization? If so, please explain.*

YesNo
If yes, please explain what sort of compensation you will be receiving.*

0/100
Applicant's Estimated Budget

List the approximate costs of your internship experience:
Major Travel Expenses*
example: Flights to and from Washington D.C. cost $300
Local Housing Expenses*
example: $400 per month = total cost $800
Living Expenses*
example: Food $250 per month = total cost $500
Academic Credit Expenses (if applicable)
Miscellaneous Expenses*
Additional budget considerations

0/250
V. Essays

We recommend typing your responses in a separate document before completing this application. There is no way to save your work within this form.
Describe your anticipated internship or research responsibilities in detail.*

0/150
How will this internship or research experience help you explore your career goals?*

0/250
What prior experience (reading, work, coursework, prior internship, etc.) has prepared you to contribute at this internship or research experience?*

0/150
FPE Intern Award Applicants Only - Describe how this internship fits within the FPE mission statement: "The Wheaton Center for Faith, Politics, and Economics exists to advance the training of Wheaton College students and the greater community in the understanding of market economics, representative democracies, limited government, and the redeeming effects of the Christian worldview on the practice of business, government and politics."*

0/500
GEL International Internship Travel Award Applicants Only - What languages are spoken at your internship site? Please describe your reading, writing, and conversational ability in each of these languages.*

0/250
VI. Resume
Upload a copy of your resume*

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VII. Faculty/Staff Recommendation

You are required to obtain one faculty or staff recommendation. Please provide this person ample time to complete the recommendation form. And, please notify them of which specific scholarships you are applying for.

The recommendation form can be sent to the faculty or staff member of your choice electronically by completing this form.
VIII. Your E-signature
By signing 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.

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