Entrepreneurial Internship Program
For Students
Students interested in entrepreneurial summer jobs in real life can browse a curated job list and apply for a job. Students with offers to work for unpaid internships at eligible employers may apply for a $4,500 grant for a 10-week internship through the Entrepreneurial Internship Fund, administered by the Career Office.
The Career Center application deadline is March 17, 2024. Students need to have an offer to a qualifying unpaid internship prior to applying. Read on for instructions.
Step 1: Find a job
- Browse entrepreneurial jobs either in our our curated job list or on Handshake.
- Reach out via email to the contact person listed in the curated job list and start the process of applying for the job. Not all curated jobs have a Handshake link (some are still in process) – simply email the contact person directly.
- Prepare for – and ace – the interviews.
- Get an offer.
Step 2: Apply for a grant (if applicable)
- Check the eligibility of your employer on the “For Employers” page.
- If your employer is eligible, AND you have received an offer for an unpaid internship, you can apply for the “Entrepreneurial Internship Grant” via the career office’s Summer Internship Grant program.
- Successful candidates provide thoughtful answers to the application where it comes to previous experience, interest in the job and more. Feel free to preview a successful application by clicking the button below.
Step 3: Confirm acceptance and start date
- Confirm your acceptance of the $4,500 internship grant with the career office.
- Confirm acceptance and start date with your employer.
- Participate in an orientation session prior to the start date.