Department of Religion Severinghaus Summer Internship Program in Ministry/Human Services
| Eligibility: | Current first-years, sophomores and juniors |
| Award: | $3,500 |
| Deadline: | Noon, Wednesday, March 5, 2008 to the Center for Work and Service |
| Application: | Click here for application |
The Severinghaus Summer Internship Program supports students who wish to pursue internships in ministry or undertake the study of religion and/or the role of religion in society. Students may engage in hands-on work or research through positions with humanitarian or social action agencies, charitable or religious organizations, or policy-based institutes. Applications are reviewed by a Department of Religion committee.
Application Requirements
All applications must include:- a completed application form;
- a current resume;
- a current transcript (may be unofficial);
- one reference from a recent (fall 2007 or spring 2008 preferred) Wellesley College faculty member;
- 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:
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- 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 sponsored by the Center for Work and Service:- 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 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
Up to three awards of $3,500 will be awarded to the recipient of the Department of Religion Severinghaus Summer Internship Program in Ministry/Human Services.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, Center for Work and Service, ext. 2357.