The Dean nominates one student each year to receive this $3,000, need-based award.
Selection Criteria
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The internship must be credit bearing and completed during the summer months. The quality and academic/career relevance of the internship is also important.
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Student will have completed at least 90 credits by the end of Summer 2023 (this summer internship can be counted toward the 90-credit requirement)
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Student must apply for summer session registration for the internship (undergraduate credits only)
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Student must demonstrate meritorious academic performance
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Student must be eligible for financial aid (students must check with the Office of Financial Aid regarding their status)
How to Apply for an Emerson Internship
Here are the steps you need to take in order to apply for an Emerson Award:
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Meet with your IC faculty sponsor/advisor/internship coordinator to discuss how to set up a summer internship
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Complete the Application for 2023 Emerson Summer Internship (document below)
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Attach a current resume to your application
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Submit a hard-copy of your application and your resume (with all necessary signatures) to the HSHP Dean's Office (320 Smiddy Hall) on or before 4:00 PM on Monday, March 31, 2023. All materials must be attached together and handed in at the same time.
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Complete the necessary information in the Letter of Confirmation (document below) and send it to your internship supervisor at your site. They need to sign and return this form to the HSHP Dean's Office on or before 4:00 PM on Monday, March 31, 2022. We can not consider your application unless we have received a signed Letter of Confirmation from the site.
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Need help filling in the letter of confirmation? See the help document below