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For Students

The Lumpkin Summer Institute for Service Learning


Eligibility: Current Wellesley College sophomores and juniors only;
Students may submit only one application to the CWS Identified Internship programs per deadline, indicating both their first and second choice placements.
Award: $3,500
The CWS is offering additional financial aid to students whose tuition contribution would make their participation in the Identified Internship Programs impossible otherwise. Our programs are need-blind and all students, including those who do not currently receive financial aid, are eligible to apply for this supplemental aid for up to $500. Click here for more information.
Housing: This internship includes housing.
Deadline: Tuesday, March 2, 2010, noon
Application: Click here to apply
Designed for students with a commitment to service, the Lumpkin Summer Institute for Service Learning challenges students to explore and participate in social change in the Greater Boston Area. During the 10-week program, students reside together in Boston while undertaking full-time internships with local not-for-profit organizations. Led by Wellesley College faculty, staff, and not-for-profit practitioners, a weekly seminar integrating experiential and traditional classroom learning benefits not only the Wellesley interns, but also the communities in which they serve.

Summer Internships 2009 included:


For more information contact the Center for Work and Service, Director of Service and Stipend Programs,
Melissa Hawkings: mhawkins@wellesley.edu
781.283.2357.