{"id":288,"date":"2020-02-11T16:04:17","date_gmt":"2020-02-11T16:04:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offices-test.csilverman.com\/careers\/?page_id=288"},"modified":"2026-03-05T16:35:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T16:35:14","slug":"internship-funding","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/career-education\/funding\/internship-funding\/","title":{"rendered":"Internship Funding"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- Inserted by Dropdownizer plugin. Forces video embeds contained in dropdowns to have a size --><style>.dropdownizer__dropdown iframe { width: 100% !important; height: 100% !important; }<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"summer-opportunities\">Summer Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The CCE has a wealth of resources for students considering summer opportunities, including funding to support internships and related experiences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about any of the following funding opportunities, please email <a href=\"mailto:igf@vassar.edu\">igf@vassar.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"internship-grant-fund-igf\"><strong>\ufeffInternship Grant Fund (IGF)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Internship Grant Fund (IGF) provides financial support to Vassar students who are participating in low-pay and unpaid summer internship opportunities. <a href=\"http:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/careers\/funding\/faqs\/\">View a list of IGF FAQs.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vassar.smapply.us\/prog\/internship_grant_fund\/\">Fill out the IGF application.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Deadline:<\/strong><br>Rolling; application review begins in March<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eligibility Criteria:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Current Vassar first year, sophomore, junior with an unpaid or low-pay internship secured<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Students who receive financial aid at Vassar receive priority consideration<\/strong>; certain funds that comprise the IGF are restricted to students who receive financial aid (see below)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The proposed experience is an internship, research, or comparable experience with a designated supervisor who is an employee of the organization (and not a close family member)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The proposed experience is a minimum of 20 hours\/week and 6 weeks in length; internships that are less than 20\/hours week or fewer than 6 weeks in length will not be considered.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The proposed internship is not a Vassar-connected experience (eg, research with a faculty member, a project with an administrative office, etc.) or a fee-based program<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Award Amounts:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Typical grants range from $350\u2013$4500<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Amounts range based on financial need, proposed budget, and time commitment (i.e., part-time vs. full-time, 6 weeks vs. 10 weeks)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Available funds for students who do not receive financial aid are limited; typical awards are $750 or less<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Application Process:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Application components include the following: information about your secured internship(s), employer confirmation, resume, cover letter, budget, financial aid status, and contact information for 2 references, in addition to short answer questions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning in March and will continue until funds are depleted<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applicants usually receive notification of their award status 2\u20133 weeks after their application is submitted<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Evaluation Criteria:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to demonstrated need, applications will be evaluated using the following criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Intentionality:<\/strong> The applicant shows evidence of thought around what they are searching for and how criteria for the summer experience have been determined.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clarity of learning objectives:<\/strong> The applicant clearly defines and articulates potential takeaways from the proposed summer experience(s).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Relevance of experience:<\/strong> If the applicant proposes an experience that is exploratory in nature, the applicant provides evidence to explain why the proposed experience(s) allow exploration and reflection on these areas of interest. Alternatively, if the applicant is searching for an experience that is purposeful with regard to identified career goals, the applicant provides evidence for how proposed experiences are relevant to the student's future goals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The overall quality of the application:<\/strong> The applicant submits an application that is complete, detailed, and demonstrates attention to detail (eg, free of errors, typos, etc.).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Expectations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recipients of IGF funding will be expected to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> Provide employer confirmation and communicate with the CCE regarding any status changes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> Complete a brief mid-summer check-in<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> Write a thank you letter to the donor at the end of the summer (recommended: include a photo of you and\/or your internship)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Recipients may also be invited to serve on student panels to share more about their experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Awards are contingent upon the continued availability of the proposed experience and travel policy guidelines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Funding Sources:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year\u2019s Internship Grant Fund is made possible through the generous support of a variety of funding sources, including both unrestricted (e.g., internships in any industry) and restricted funding sources, as detailed below. Any student who applies to the Internship Grant Fund will automatically be considered for funding through all of the following IGF funding sources:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Brigitte Mach Erbe \u201963 Internship Fund:<\/strong> Unrestricted by industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ostrow Graff Internship Grant Fund:<\/strong> Unrestricted by industry; preference for students who receive financial aid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Paula Weil \u201958 Internship Fund:<\/strong> Unrestricted by industry; restricted to students who receive financial aid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Restricted by industry:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Class of 1973 Endowed Internship Fund:<\/strong> Supports students with unpaid or low-pay internships, with a preference for internships with nonprofit, social service or public service organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Elizabeth C. Schwartz \u201970 Internship Fund:<\/strong> Supports students with internships broadly in the field of environmental studies, with a preference for students who are interested in native plants, food quality, or farm-to-table subject matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Entertainment and Media Internship Fund:<\/strong> Supports students with unpaid or low-pay internships in the fields of entertainment, media, TV, film, and advertising.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Julie Reinganum \u201977 Internship Fund For Social Justice:<\/strong> Supports students pursuing summer internships with non-profit organizations devoted to social justice and\/or civil rights causes, broadly defined; preference for students who receive financial aid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mary Bryna Sanger \u201971 Internship Fund:<\/strong> Supports students with internships in public policy and public service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pauline Newman \u201947 Internship Fund:<\/strong> Supports students with internships at the intersections of science, technology, and society, including opportunities within the fields of business, law, public service, engineering, medicine, government, journalism, research, management, and education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sheila Ginsberg Riesel \u201966 Endowed Legal Internship Fund<\/strong>: Supports students with internships in law and law-related fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Urvashi Vaid \u201979 Fellowship for Social Justice<\/strong>: Supports students with meaningful internships in the area of social action, with a strong preference for work that supports social justice, racial equity, LGBTQ-plus rights, or poverty reduction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Washington, D.C. Fellowship for Policy, Government, and Law:<\/strong> Support students with unpaid or low-pay internships or fellowships in policy, government, law and related non-profits, broadly defined, in the Washington D.C. area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1eMlE1RZK6a0aISRuSn2fd_OsAq5zK4qAnb8zFwV9vHQ\/edit#gid=315790883\">View a list of past IGF-funded internships.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ellen-rudnick-72-student-entrepreneur-fund\"><strong>Burnam Fellowship<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Students can pursue meaningful summer internships or independent projects that involve work with non-profit or other community-based agencies either in the United States or abroad.&nbsp;Projects should entail hands-on experience, be people-oriented, and provide fellows with the opportunity to have a marked impact on the communities in which they work or function, both during the summer experience and in a broader context. <a href=\"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/fellowships\/fellowships\/all\/burnam\/\">Learn more here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vassar.smapply.us\/prog\/burnam_fellowship\/\">Fill out the Burnam application.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Deadline:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>April 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eligibility criteria:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Current first year, sophomore or junior at Vassar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secured internship with a non-profit\/social justice-oriented organization; internships should be full-time (30\u201340 hours\/week) for at least 6 weeks; alternatively, applicants may apply with a well-developed proposal for an independent project that will take place over a comparable period of time (ie, 180 hours).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internships\/projects should be hands-on, people-oriented, and have a&nbsp;<em>minimal<\/em>&nbsp;administrative component, if any.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internships may be paid or unpaid; applicants with unpaid or low-paid experiences will receive priority consideration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Previous recipients are not eligible to apply.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Awards:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Typical awards are $3000-6000. Students who receive financial aid at Vassar may receive an additional $2450 toward their summer earnings requirement applied as a credit to their fall\/spring bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Application Process:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Application components include the following: information about your confirmed internship or proposed project, employer confirmation (if an internship), budget, resume, cover letter, transcript, and one letter of recommendation, in addition to a series of short-answer questions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applicants will be notified in early May<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Expectations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recipients will be expected to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provide employer confirmation (for internships) and communicate with the CCE regarding any status changes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attend 2\u20133 cohort meetings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1BxP4ZnGQjuRmxAzMMyRqRauxDabQ9F4X5zdTLyK7VvU\/edit#heading=h.eyweybq3ae4\">Learning Contract<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete a brief mid-summer check-in<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write a final report at the end of the summer to be shared with the donor (recommended: include a photo of you and\/or your internship\/project)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Recipients may also be invited to serve on student panels to share more about their experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Awards are contingent upon the continued availability of the proposed experience and compliance with the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/international-programs\/policy\/#s-2-college-policy-on-student-travel\">College Policy on Student Travel<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This fund is made possible through the generous support of Marcia Garbus Burnam \u201949 and her daughter, Beth Burnam \u201977.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1YptM3RRhsjvN26iLuK9YyBBdnW9rfjKzMfbhH2ZJaww\/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.9bwmg3fjy2l2\">View a list of past Burnam Fellowship recipients.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ellen Rudnick \u201972 Student Entrepreneur Funds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ellen Rudnick \u201972 Student Entrepreneur Funds, managed by the Center for Career Education at Vassar, empowers students of all class years to design, launch, and advance their own entrepreneurial ventures during the summer. The fund supports bold, student-led initiatives across a wide range of disciplines\u2014including social innovation, the arts, technology, environmental solutions, education, and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This fund is designed for students acting as creators, founders, and changemakers, rather than participants in internships (including those at start-ups). Whether you are developing a community arts program, launching a socially conscious product, building a public health initiative, or experimenting with new technology or an innovative business model, the fund supports ventures that reflect vision, initiative, and a commitment to impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Award Categories<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ellen Rudnick \u201972 Impact Fellowships \u2013 $6000<br><\/strong>Awarded to students who will devote full-time effort over the summer (eg, 35-40 hours\/week for at least 6 weeks) to developing and implementing well-developed entrepreneurial projects with significant social or community impact. These fellowships are designed for immersive, hands-on engagement that drives meaningful progress and deep community connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ellen Rudnick \u201972 Catalyst Awards \u2013 $2000<br><\/strong>Awarded to students exploring early-stage or experimental ideas who may be balancing their entrepreneurial work alongside other summer commitments, such as internships, research, or coursework. Catalyst Awards support innovation through pilot projects, prototypes, or initial testing phases that can be pursued on a part-time basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Fill out the Rudnick application. (Application to open in winter 25\/26)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Deadline:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>April 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eligibility Criteria:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open to current Vassar first-years, sophomores, juniors, and seniors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Projects must be student-initiated and student-led.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internships of any kind, including start-ups, are not eligible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Awards:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ellen Rudnick \u201972 Impact Fellowships \u2013 $6000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ellen Rudnick \u201972 Catalyst Awards \u2013 $2000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>A total of $20,000 will be awarded annually across both award categories. For example, in a given year, we might support three Impact Fellowships and two Catalyst Awards, or two Impact Fellowships and four Catalyst Awards, etc. This allows the committee to be flexible and responsive to the applicant pool in a given cycle.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Application Components:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants must submit the following materials to provide a comprehensive overview of their venture and plans:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Current resume or CV<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transcript and current schedule of classes<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A letter of recommendation from a faculty member or mentor familiar with your project and proposal<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Venture Snapshot \/ Business Model Summary (1 page)<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>A concise overview of your venture\u2019s structure and strategy, following a simplified Lean Canvas or Business Model Canvas format.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Budget Proposal<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>A straightforward breakdown of how you plan to use the funds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Milestone Timeline<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>A clear list of project goals, dates, and deliverables.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Optional Pitch Video (1\u20132 minutes)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Optional Proof of Concept \/ Portfolio (if applicable)<\/strong><br>For projects in the arts, design, tech, or other creative fields.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Expectations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recipients of the Ellen Rudnick \u201972 Student Entrepreneur Funds will be expected to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Complete a <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1BxP4ZnGQjuRmxAzMMyRqRauxDabQ9F4X5zdTLyK7VvU\/edit?ts=601c4000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learning Contract<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete a brief mid-summer check-in<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write a thank you letter to the donor at the end of the summer (recommended: include a photo of you and\/or your opportunity)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attend a Zoom gathering with the donor and past recipients<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Recipients may also be invited to serve on student panels to share more about their experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Awards are contingent upon the continued availability of the proposed experience and compliance with the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/international-programs\/policy\/#s-2-college-policy-on-student-travel\">College Policy on Student Travel<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This fund is made possible through the generous support of Ellen Rudnick \u201972, Senior Advisor on Entrepreneurship at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1NJNJxWOtEFFawYy4qBhdwIUcU9q1R-MFEpJ4tGxmt7M\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\">View a list of past Rudnick recipients.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"harold-s-geneen-fund-for-internships-in-corporate-life\">\ufeffHarold S. Geneen Fund for Internships in Corporate Life<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Harold S. Geneen Fund supports Vassar students at internships associated with corporate governance, compliance, and business ethics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vassar.smapply.us\/prog\/harold_s_geneen_fund_for_internships_in_corporate_life\/\">Fill out the Geneen application<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Deadline:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>April 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eligibility Criteria:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Current Vassar first-year, sophomore, or junior with a relevant internship secured.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All majors welcome; students pursuing a major in Economics and\/or Political Science are especially encouraged to apply.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Priority will be given to those applicants who demonstrate a strong interest in corporate management, governance, and\/or business ethics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internships can include work with non-profit or for-profit entities, research, and other hands-on pragmatic experiences. Organizations that students have interned for in the past include Institutional Shareholder Services, the Office of Commercial Affairs at the Royal Thai Embassy, JP Morgan Chase Corporate and Investment Bank, NY Green Bank, and The White House. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proposed internships should be full-time in nature (eg, 30-40 hours\/week for at least 6 weeks).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Awards:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Two awards of $5000; additional summer earnings relief credit for recipients with unpaid or low-pay internships who have an expected summer earnings contribution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Funds will be distributed as follows: $3500 in May\/June; $500 in September.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Application Process:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Application components include the following: information about your confirmed internship, employer confirmation, resume, cover letter, and one letter of recommendation, in addition to a series of short-answer questions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applicants will be notified in early May.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Expectations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recipients will be expected to: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provide employer confirmation and communicate with the CCE regarding any status changes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete a <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1BxP4ZnGQjuRmxAzMMyRqRauxDabQ9F4X5zdTLyK7VvU\/edit?ts=601c4000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learning Contract<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete a brief mid-summer check-in<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write a thank you letter to the donor at the end of the summer (recommended: include a photo of you and\/or your internship)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Recipients may also be invited to serve on student panels to share more about their experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Awards are contingent upon the continued availability of the proposed experience and compliance with the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/international-programs\/policy\/#s-2-college-policy-on-student-travel\">College Policy on Student Travel<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This fund is made possible through a generous gift from The Harold S. Geneen Charitable Trust.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1mSR-C2P2Jc7Sqo42WsOb6XI0J4T7YN54Thx1uiFK3T4\/edit?ts=5e3c6560\">View a list of past Geneen recipients.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tananbaum-fellowship\">Tananbaum Fellowship<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tananbaum Fellowship, also known as the Tananbaum Family Leadership Program for Work and Development, is a merit-based fellowship opportunity designed to provide internship support, mentoring, and enriching educational opportunities for Vassar sophomores and juniors who demonstrate a commitment to professional and personal growth, achievement, and success. This fellowship is intended to support students across a wide range of industries, including the for-profit sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vassar.smapply.us\/prog\/tananbaum_fellowship\/\">Fill out the Tananbaum application.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Deadline:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>April 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eligibility Criteria:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Current Vassar sophomore or junior with a secured internship in any industry or sector, including for-profit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All majors welcome<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internships may be paid or unpaid<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Awards:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Thirty (30) awards total: Twenty (20) awards of $5000 (domestic) or $6000 (international) for juniors;  ten (10) awards of $5000 (domestic) or $6000 (international) for sophomores.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Additional summer earnings relief credit for recipients with unpaid or low-pay internships who have an expected summer earnings contribution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Funds will be distributed as follows: $4500 in May\/June; $500 in September.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Application Process:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Application components include the following: information about your confirmed internship, employer confirmation, resume, cover letter, transcript, and one letter of recommendation, in addition to a series of short-answer questions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applicants will be notified in early May.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Evaluation Criteria:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates will be evaluated on the basis of four primary criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Establishment of a clear connection between their immediate career goals and future professional goals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstration of a record of constructive endeavors, both on campus and during previous summers and other extended breaks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evidence of motivation, resourcefulness, maturity, and the ability to take initiative<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrated academic commitment and accomplishment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As this is a merit-based fellowship, financial need is not a consideration in the selection process. Additionally, proposed internships should be full-time in nature (eg, 30\u201340 hours\/week for at least 6 weeks).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Expectations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recipients will be expected to: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provide employer confirmation and communicate with the CCE regarding any status changes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attend 2\u20133 cohort meetings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete a <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1BxP4ZnGQjuRmxAzMMyRqRauxDabQ9F4X5zdTLyK7VvU\/edit?ts=601c4000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learning Contract<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete a brief mid-summer check-in<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write a thank you letter to the donor at the end of the summer (recommended: include a photo of you and\/or your internship)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attend an in-person or Zoom gathering with the donor in the fall<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Recipients may also be invited to serve on student panels to share more about their experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Awards are contingent upon the continued availability of the proposed experience and compliance with the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/international-programs\/policy\/#s-2-college-policy-on-student-travel\">College Policy on Student Travel<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Tananbaum Family Leadership Program for Work and Development is made possible through the generosity of Steven Tananbaum '87 and Lisa Tananbaum.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1wXd5zWhfg6b1Ns-sF2RNTsboE3bcfvi5TX1WOR33j2g\/edit?tab=t.0\">View a list of past Tananbaum Fellowship recipients.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-vassar-fund-for-living-and-working-abroad\">The Vassar Fund for Living and Working Abroad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Vassar Fund for Living and Working Abroad provides grants for students to pursue summer internships in foreign countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vassar.smapply.us\/prog\/vassar_fund_for_living_and_working_abroad\/\">Fill out the Vassar Fund for Living and Working Abroad application.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Deadline:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>April 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eligibility criteria:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Current first-year, sophomore, junior, or senior with a secured summer internship in a foreign country. Seniors shall be considered eligible to receive a grant during the summer immediately following their graduation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opportunities should be full-time (30\u201340 hours\/week) for at least 6 weeks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>With respect to academic major\/correlate, the selection of grant recipients shall be prioritized in the following manner: 1) students who have declared a major in French &amp; Francophone Studies; 2) students who have declared a correlate in French &amp; Francophone Studies; 3) students who have declared a major in the humanities (including the arts, foreign languages and literatures, and social sciences) or a multi-disciplinary program; 4) all other majors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All students are welcome to apply, regardless of major.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preference will be given to applicants with limited opportunity and experience living and working abroad. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Awards:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Approximately 5 awards of up to $7000 available<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A portion of the funds may be applied to satisfy the recipients\u2019 summer earnings requirement. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Application Process:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Application components include the following: information about your confirmed internship, employer confirmation, resume, cover letter, transcript, budget, and one letter of recommendation, in addition to a series of short-answer questions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applicants will be notified in early May<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Expectations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recipients will be expected to: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provide employer confirmation and communicate with the CCE regarding any status changes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete a <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1BxP4ZnGQjuRmxAzMMyRqRauxDabQ9F4X5zdTLyK7VvU\/edit?ts=601c4000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learning Contract<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete a brief mid-summer check-in<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write a thank you letter to the donor at the end of the summer (recommended: include a photo)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Recipients may also be invited to serve on student panels to share more about their experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Awards are contingent upon the continued availability of the proposed experience and compliance with the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/international-programs\/policy\/#s-2-college-policy-on-student-travel\">College Policy on Student Travel<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Supported through a generous anonymous gift, students are encouraged to seek transformative opportunities to live and work abroad.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1buLnV1C8Jw7BQtn5vvqEXdnkuscT7NzD2Fj0pY-mwyo\/edit?ts=5e3c80fc\">View a list of past VFFLAWA recipients.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"woodward-fund-student-veterans-internship\"><strong>\ufeffWoodward Fund Student Veterans Internship<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The David, Helen &amp; Marian Woodward Fund-Watertown was created to support veterans enrolled at Vassar pursuing unpaid or low-paid summer internships in government, non-profit organizations, and business. Recognizing that veterans\u2019 benefits do not apply except during the academic year and that some veterans have family responsibilities, the David, Helen &amp; Marian Woodward Fund-Watertown wants to encourage and support veterans\u2019 ability to take summer internships they might not seek otherwise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vassar.smapply.us\/prog\/the_woodward_veterans_internship_fund\/\">Fill out the Woodward Fund application.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Deadline:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>May 1 at 11:59 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eligibility criteria:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Current first-year, sophomore, or junior with a secured summer internship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Military veteran<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Awards:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Several recipients will receive awards of varying amounts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Application Process:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Application components include the following: information about your confirmed internship, employer confirmation, resume, cover letter, transcript, and one letter of recommendation, in addition to a series of short-answer questions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applicants will be notified in early May<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Expectations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recipients will be expected to: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provide employer confirmation and communicate with the CCE regarding any status changes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete a Learning Contract<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete a brief mid-summer check-in<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write a thank you letter to the donor at the end of the summer (recommended: include a photo of you and\/or your internship)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Recipients may also be invited to serve on student panels to share more about their experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Awards are contingent upon the continued availability of the proposed experience and compliance with the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/international-programs\/policy\/#s-2-college-policy-on-student-travel\">College Policy on Student Travel<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/14tmLfLr9Y8M_g0aB8qqg9T5pxuHiMdw6ft6rK3qJaRQ\/edit\">View a list of past Woodward recipients.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"additional-vassar-funded-summer-experiences\">Thompson Bartlett Fellowships (2013-2025)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From 2013 to 2025, the Thompson Bartlett Fellowships for Science, Mathematics, and Computer Science and the Thompson Bartlett Fellowships for Economics created transformative opportunities for Vassar students to pursue full-time summer internships and research in professional settings. Supported through the generosity of Dede Thompson Bartlett \u201965 in honor of her mother, Emilie Jones Thompson, these need-based fellowships sought to expand access to STEM and economics careers for women and other historically underrepresented groups. Over their twelve years, the programs supported 110 STEM fellows and 30 Economics fellows, helping students connect their academic work with practical experience in corporate, government, university, non-profit, and medical settings. Though the fellowships concluded in 2025, they leave a lasting legacy of equity, opportunity, and impact in the professional trajectories of the fellows who participated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1dPDiAgXtTGVw1-CKCHmDxDrzvSYDI2lL_jiPnAZVDlA\/edit?ts=5e3d79f7\">View a list of past recipients of the Thompson Bartlett Fellowships for Science, Mathematics and Computer Science.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1Pc9GaNua1ycJGWs4nbffGu1miW-yaeBNFpjvKk_2HuI\/edit\">View a list of past recipients of the Thompson Bartlett Fellowships for Economics.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Vassar-Funded Summer Experiences:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to these the grants and funds administered by the Center&nbsp;for Career Education opportunities, a&nbsp;variety of funds&nbsp;for summer experiences are administered by departments and offices across the college. <a href=\"https:\/\/summer-funding.vassar.edu\/\">Click here to explore more funding opportunities!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tax-and-reporting-obligations-for-summer-grants-and-fellowships\">Tax and Reporting Obligations for Summer Grants and Fellowships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1ESpGQDanVpgzea1AuVBIjBU71PQYUgTvevt1V6UFpaU\/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.e4975a65isam\">Learn more about tax and reporting obligations for summer grants and fellowships.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/careers\/funding\/faqs\/\">View a list of FAQs about the Internship Grant Fund (IGF).<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summer Opportunities The CCE has a wealth of resources for students considering summer opportunities, including funding to support internships and related experiences. 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