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Economics Department

Audrey Freedman '51 Endowed Fund for Students in Economics

Deadline: Wednesday, March 5, 2008, 12 p.m., Center for Work and Service

Purpose

To encourage and support Wellesley College students who are interested in the study of economics. The internship supports students seeking experience in the field of domestic or international economics during the summer.

Application Requirements:

All applications must include:

• a completed Audrey Freedman '51 Summer Internship in Economics Application Form;
• a current resume;
• a current transcript (may be unofficial);
• one reference; Click here for instructions.
• a one-page essay describing the organization:
  - what type of organization it is: for-profit, not-for-profit or government organization;
  - who/what the organization serves and how it provides these services;
  - relevant history of the organization.;
• a one-page essay describing your internship:
  - a brief description of your responsibilities at the organization;
  - your reasons for choosing to work as an intern for this organization and your goals for the internship;
  - what qualifications you have to contribute (academic, language or other);
  - your knowledge and understanding of the issues and the populations the organization serves;
  - how this placement will contribute to your academic or future goals;
  - the relevance of the geographic location of the organization to your internship goals.

This stipend program requires that the original application materials plus two copies, must be handed in by the deadline date and time. The copies may be double-sided.

Participant Requirements

During the spring before their internships, award recipients must attend the following mandatory meetings:

• three pre-internship workshops, dates to be determined;
• a meeting to sign a contract agreeing to complete 350 hours of work over the summer at their internship placement.

By September 12, 2008, students awarded a stipend from the Center for Work and Service will be required to:

• submit a 3-5 page essay that reflects on their internship experience;
• submit the completed learning contract and supervisor evaluation;
• write a thank you note to the donor of the stipend.

Students are strongly encouraged to participate in the Tanner Conference, a one-day conference held each fall that celebrates the incorporation of students’ off-campus learning experiences into their education. The conference will provide a venue for students to reflect critically upon, analyze and share their off-campus experiences with others in the College community through panel presentations, roundtables, and information sessions.

Award

One $3,500 stipend will be awarded to the recipient of the Audrey Freedman '51 Endowed Fund for Students in Economics.

Stipends will be distributed in two installments. The initial installment will be given in May after all required contracts have been signed and returned to the Center for Work and Service. This initial installment will be $500 less than the award amount listed for the program. The remaining $500 will be given to you after the Center for Work and Service has received a copy of your thank you letter to the donor, your essay and the other follow up materials required by the stipend. For more information contact Melissa Hawkins, CWS, ext. 2357.