Northwestern University Career Services
Summer Internship Grant Program (SIGP)

What is the Summer Internship Grant Program?
The Summer Internship Grant Program, an initiative spearheaded by student leaders, University Career Services and Northwestern Alumni Association, provides a $2,000 stipend to intern during the summer at typically non-paid internships organizations. These types of organizations include the Arts, Cultural Institutions, Humanities, Entertainment, Marketing, Public Relations, Media, Journalism, Publishing, International Human Rights, Foundations, Social Services, Legal and Advocacy Organizations, Medical Research, Public Health, Public Policy and Political Candidates.

What is the value of the grant award and how many will be awarded?
The internship grant award will be $2,000 for each student accepted into the program.  For summer 2008, we will be providing internship grant awards to 30 students.

Who is Eligible?

• Northwestern University freshman, sophomores or juniors (including rising seniors)
• Students whose summer internships are in traditionally unpaid fields
• Students that are not receiving academic credit for internship experience or are receiving 0.25 credits or less
• Students that will not receive any form of compensation/monetary support from their internship employer, university departments, and/or other funding sources

How do I learn more about SIGP and the application process?
To learn more about SIGP and the application process, attend a 30 minute information session: 
Thursday, March 13 at 3:30-4:00 at Norris University Center – Lake Room
Friday, March 14 at 4:00-4:30 at University Career Services Seminar Room
Monday, March 17 at 3:30-4:00 at Norris University Center – Lake Room
Tuesday, March 18 at 4:00-4:30 at University Career Services Seminar Room
Please RSVP for the information in CareerCat.

**Please be advised that attending an information session is strongly recommended for your application.  Additional sessions will be offered after Spring Break.** 

How do I obtain an application?
SIGP application packet (download and save word document).

How do I submit the SIGP application?
Applications will be submitted in CareerCat.
Directions on how to submit your application via CareerCat. (pdf document).

When is the application deadline?
April 15, 2008 at 5pm. Applications must be submitted electronically via CareerCat IN FULL by 5:00 pm.  Within 24 hours of the deadline, you will be notified via email that your application has been received.  If you do not receive an email confirming receipt of your application, please contact r-garson@northwestern.edu.

When will I know if I have been accepted to the Summer Internship Grant Program?
All students will be notified of their acceptance status by email on or before May 12, 2008.

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