Summer Funded Internship
Awards Program 2016
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Skidmore CDC summer funded internship awards program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Skidmore summer funded internship awards APPLICATION PROCESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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The Megan McAdams-Roldan '08 international community service award . . . . .
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The elizabeth marie glotzbach memorial film-industry internship fund . . . . . . .
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The GilberT Family endowed Arts Administration Internship fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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THE PARENTS COUNCIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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THE PARENTS FUND 2017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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The West Coast Film Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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The jane ’50 and G. Yale Eastman Skidmore college summer entrepreneurial grant 14
The haley entrepreneurial artist apprenticeship award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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The visual arts entrepreneurship summer experience award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Special donor awards (Quebec-Labrador foundation and Earthos institute) . . .
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List of Skidmore summer funded internship awards 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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FAQ's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Application instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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IMPORTANT NOTE FOR STUDENTS ON UNPAID INTERNSHIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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The Skidmore CDC Summer Funded Internship Awards Program 2016
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Description:
The Skidmore Summer Funded Internship Awards Program (SSFIAP) was developed to provide Skidmore students an
opportunity to participate in unpaid internships, research, volunteer, or community service projects over the course of the
summer. These awards are made possible through the generous donations made by various donors of the Skidmore
Community (parents, alumni, staff, Skidmore's Parents Council, Parents 2017 Fund, and friends of the College). Paid
opportunities do not qualify for Funded Internship Awards.
AWARD DEADLINES: TIMELINE
Deadline to Apply: February 26, 2016
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Megan McAdams-Roldan ’08 International Community Service Award (faculty/department recommendation
required)
Deadline to Apply: March 25, 2016
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All other awards will be accepting applications until March 25
IMPORTANT:
It is recommended that students review the eligibility of each internship award and prepare all documents early.
Projects undertaken in countries assigned a Travel Warning by the U.S. Department of State are not
eligible for any Funded Internship Awards.
Students will be considered independent contractors and will receive a 1099 form indicating the amount of the payment early
next year. A copy of the IRS Form 1099 is sent to the IRS. Students will be responsible for paying income and social security
taxes on the award amount when they file their 2016 tax returns. A 30% tax withholding is required for all international
students who do not hold dual citizenship or whose home country does not have a current treaty with the US.
All students must work a minimum of 250 hours in order to receive full funding. For example, 25 hours per week for 10
weeks, 31.25 hours per week for 8 weeks (weekly hours may vary as long as adding up to a total of 250 hours).
Students who receive any other type of funding through Skidmore College - stipend, scholarship, grant or any other award are limited to receiving only one award per summer. In the event that a student does not complete the full commitment of
the internship, volunteer experience, or community service project, they may be required to reimburse the College for the
number of weeks they did not work. Students must complete all requirements of the internship, volunteer experience, or
community service project prior to receiving final payment.
All internships, research, volunteer and community service projects must be completed on site. Internships through 3rd Party
providers may be eligible for awards; but must be crucial to students overall career goals. Selection committees will base
decisions based on this criteria.
No college courses or virtual internships will be approved for funding.
Submitting an application for one of Skidmore's Summer Funded Internship Awards grants permission to The Career
Development Center to review a student's record in regards to financial need, financial and academic status to determine
eligibility. International students must check with the Office of Student Academic Services to ensure they meet all
eligibility requirements.
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Skidmore Summer Funded Internship Awards Application Process
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Purpose of the Award:
The awards are designed to offer students an opportunity to gain the relevant knowledge, skills, and experience employers
require of entry-level candidates. Since previous work experience is often listed as a requirement for job applicants, this
program was created to provide students with an opportunity to gain the relevant experience and skills needed to become a
competitive candidate in today's job market.
Awards:
An independent Selection Committee will determine the recipients of this year's Internship Awards. The majority of awards
will provide selected students with a $4,000 stipend with a requirement of working a minimum of a 250 hours for their
summer internship experience, although the majority of students intern between 8 and 12 weeks over the course of the
summer.
All Awards are granted for unpaid summer opportunities only.
In the event that a student does not complete the full commitment of the internship, volunteer experience, or community
service project, they may be required to reimburse the College for the number of weeks they did not work. Students must
complete all requirements of the internship, volunteer experience, or community service project prior to receiving the last
payment check. Please read Important Information for Students on Unpaid Internships on page 24.
Eligibility:
The SSIAP is open to all full-time students regardless of career interests, major, or class year; while some awards will give
preference to students with demonstrated financial need. Students are encouraged to apply to each award they are
eligible for. When applying, students will submit one application for each award. The deadline to apply for these awards is
Friday, March 25, 2016 (Megan McAdams-Roldan deadline: February 26, 2016). Students must apply for the internship prior
to applying for SSFIAP, but they do not have to have the internship already secured except in the case of the Megan
McAdams-Roldan '08 International Community Service Award, and SGA’s RCIAP.
Students who have not yet secured their internship must provide a brief synopsis of each internship they have applied for in
their essay to substantiate the value of each experience. It’s important to back up the importance of each experience to
provide the Selection Committee with enough information when evaluating the value of all internships. Students will learn the
status of their application no later than April 27 and must accept and have their internship secured no later than May 6, at
which time we will then offer the award to the next student on the list. It is advised that students contact the organization prior
to this time to check on the status of their application (you may let them know that you’ve applied for funding through your
college; and, if selected, you will need to accept the award immediately).
Any application changes regarding internship placements must be submitted and approved by the Career
Development Center (along with an essay) prior to the March 25 deadline. No organizations will be considered after
this deadline.
It is highly recommended that students have their resume reviewed in the Career Development Center prior to submitting
them online. Career Coaches are available to meet with students during drop-in hours between 10 am and 4 pm each day in
the Career Development Center.
Academic Credit:
Students do not need to apply for credit to receive the award. Students interested in receiving credit for the internship can
access the Internship Credit Proposal Form online or in the Office of Academic Advising. Please check the Office of
Academic Advising website for Internship Guidelines and application deadlines.
Qualifications:
All students must:
• Be enrolled full-time at Skidmore College.
• Be in good academic standing (defined as a 2.0 total GPA or better).
• Not be on academic probation at the time when applying for an award.
Internships, volunteer, or community service projects must be deemed by the College as an experiential educational
opportunity that will add to the student's knowledge base in their major or career field of interest.
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International Students:
International students should check with Student Academic Services before applying to identify any special
requirements they need to meet to qualify to receive a Funded Internship Award.
Selection Criteria:
Students will be evaluated by the following selection criteria:
Selection Criteria:
1. Quality of Essay (both content and writing) (recommend you meet with counselor/career coach in CDC)
2. Clarity of learning objectives as related to academics and future career goals
3. Quality of Resume (recommend meeting with a Career Coach in CDC)
4. Good Academic Standing (GPA above 2.0) (not on academic probation)/faculty recommendation letters for some awards
5. Demonstrated Financial Need (for SSFIAP’s and some individual awards)
6. Overall value of the internship experience will be considered when evaluating applicants
Essay Requirements:
Application essays (approximately 500 words) must include each student's major; personal and professional interests,
strengths, and values; and what students hope to gain by participating in the internship and how this award will assist them in
achieving their future goals. For students applying to more than one opportunity, please describe each experience in detail,
so it may be necessary to go over the 500 word requirement.
Faculty, staff, and internship donors will review and select the winners of all awards. The Selection Committee members will
review all applications against a rubric (please see below). Each application will be reviewed by selection committee
members and ranked accordingly and will followed by discussions in order to determine the winners of this year’s internship
awards.
Expectations of Award Recipients:
At the completion of the internship, students will be required to write a short essay (500 words) that includes their class year,
major/minor, home location, a full description of how the internship was secured, responsibilities, what was learned, tips for
other students, acknowledgement of donors, and how the experience related to their academics and will benefit them in their
future career. Students are also required to plan a presentation to bring their summer experience back to the Skidmore
community.
These presentations may be part of Skidmore’s Summer Funded Internship Student Presentations (Celebration Weekend),
classroom presentations, or other CDC events as planned. For graduating seniors or students studying abroad, a brief
presentation is required to be sent to the Career Development Center’s which may be used for promotions on Skidmore
College’s website.
These reports will become the property of the Career Development Center and may be posted on Skidmore’s website to
promote the program. The report will be due in the Career Development Center no later than Friday, August 12, 2016.
Students are expected to send a thank you note to their site supervisor and their donor upon completion of the internship.
Students will receive final payment of the award upon completion of all of the above requirements.
Photo Contest!
Photos are a great way to highlight your internship experience. We’re looking for entries that capture a great internship
moment, whether it be a beautiful location, cultural landmark or tradition, event, meeting, or a photo of you or you and your
CEO, mentor, or colleagues working on the job. Creativity is encouraged. Deadline to submit your photos for the contest is
Friday, August 19, 2016.
Application Process: Complete applications must be submitted on My CDC by Friday, 11:59 pm, on March 25, 2016.
Please see full application instructions on page 24 of this booklet.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL LATE PROPOSALS BE ACCEPTED !
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IMPORTANT:
These awards cannot be combined with any other type of award. Students who receive any other type of funding - stipend,
scholarship, grant or any other award - are limited to receiving only one award per summer. All of Skidmore's summer
internship awards have been designed to provide as many students as possible with a chance to receive funding for their
summer internship. Internships that are paid do not qualify for the Funded Internship Program.
Submitting an application for one of Skidmore's Summer Funded Internship Awards grants permission to The Career
Development Center to review a student's record in regards to financial need and academic status to determine eligibility.
Questions?
Please call the office or make an appointment to meet with Penny Loretto by (518) 580-5790.
Resume Critiques
Career Coaches in the Career Development Center are available each day from 10 am to 4 pm for drop-in hours to review
resumes.
Except for Faculty Recommendation letters, all application materials need to be submitted through My CDC. No documents
will be accepted via email. Faculty Recommendation letters will be sent to Penny Loretto, ploretto@skidmore.edu, with the
subject line of FACULTY RECOMMENDATION LETTER – Student’s name.
Tax Implications:
Students will be considered independent contractors and will receive a 1099 form indicating the amount of the payment early
next year. A copy of the IRS Form 1099 is sent to the IRS. Students will be responsible for paying income and social security
taxes on the award amount when they file their 2015 tax returns.
International students are subject to a 30% tax deduction from the award amount unless the U.S. has a treaty agreement with
their home country.
Any application changes regarding internship placements must be submitted and approved by the Career
Development Center (along with an essay) prior to the March 25 deadline. No organizations will be considered after
this deadline.
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The Megan McAdams-Roldan ’08
International Community Service Award
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The Megan McAdams-Roldan ‘08 International Community Service Summer Internship Program has been established
through the generosity of the McAdam’s Family to promote the value of participating in a summer community service project
abroad. Grant awards under the program are for students of demonstrated financial need and a GPA of 3.0 or above.
Application Process: Complete applications must be submitted on My CDC by Friday, February 26, 2016, at 11:59
pm. Please see full application instructions on page 24 of this booklet.
IMPORTANT:
Students who receive any other type of funding - stipend, scholarship, grant or any other award – are limited to receiving only
one award per summer. All of Skidmore’s summer internship awards have been designed to provide as many students as
possible with a chance to receive funding for their summer internship.
Projects undertaken in countries assigned a Travel Warning by the U.S. Department of State are not
eligible for any Funded Internship Awards.
Submitting an application for one of Skidmore's Summer Funded Internship Awards grants permission to The Career
Development Center to review a student's record in regards to financial need and academic status to determine eligibility.
These awards are designed to encourage students to use the skills they are acquiring at Skidmore College to identify ways to
improve the lives of those less fortunate in other parts of the world. This type of summer internship experience also offers
students an opportunity to gain relevant knowledge, skills, and experience desired by today’s employers, while helping them
to grow personally by providing community service at a destination of their choosing abroad. Given that community service is
seen as a positive attribute for candidates in today’s global marketplace, this program provides an additional benefit of
enhancing the participants’ competitiveness as candidates in the current job market.
Eligibility:
Domestic students with demonstrated financial need and a GPA of 3.0 or above will be given preference when applying for
The Megan McAdams-Roldan ‘08 International Community Service Summer Internship Program.
Award:
Each award will provide a student with a total of $5,000 with a requirement that s/he complete a minimum of 250 hours of
community service over the course of the summer. Each award recipient will receive $2500 just prior to the start of his/her
internship to help curtail expenses and the remaining $2500 at the end of the internship. The second payment is intended to,
in part, replace summer earning loss due to participating in an internship rather than summer employment.
Expectations of Award Recipients:
At the completion of the internship each awardee will be required to write approximately 500 words that includes their class
year, major/minor, home location, a full description of how the internship was secured, responsibilities, what was learned, and
how they feel the experience helped shape them in regards to becoming responsible citizens in today’s global marketplace. It
is also required that each recipient find faculty in relevant academic departments where the recipient can provide a brief
presentation and Q & A to the faculty’s students about their experience abroad.
These essays will become the property of the Career Development Center and may be posted on the Career Development
Center website. Final reports will be due in the Career Development Center no later than August 12, 2016. Students are
expected to send a thank you note to their site supervisor and their donor upon completion of the internship.
Students will receive final payment of the award upon completion of all of the above requirements.
Students must submit the following materials on My CDC to apply for the Megan McAdams-Roldan Award.
1. Application Form
2. Resume
3. Essay
4. One faculty recommendation letter (emailed to Penny Loretto, ploretto@skidmore.edu)
Subject Line: FACULTY RECOMMENDATION LETTER – Student Name
** Please have faculty send recommendations to Penny Loretto, ploretto@skidmore.edu, with a subject line:
FACULTY RECOMMENDATION LETTER – Student Name. It is recommended that students give faculty ample time to
do a letter and check back with their faculty member to ensure that this recommendation letter has been submitted.
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Application Deadline:
Applicants who do not submit all of the required documents (application, resume, essay, via My CDC Account plus 1 faculty
recommendation with FUNDED INTERNSHIP RECOMMENDATION LETTER – STUDENT NAME in the subject line to be
sent to Penny Loretto, ploretto@skidmore.edu, by Friday, February 26, will not be considered for a Funded Internship
Award. No late application materials will be accepted.
Essay Requirements:
Please submit a 500 word essay that includes the following information:
Please provide a brief description of the position, organization, and the organization’s mission statement.
What you hope to learn from the internship experience.
What unique talents, knowledge, skills, and previous experience you have that qualifies you for the internship.
How the experience relates to your career and personal goals and how you feel it will better prepare you for your life
after college.
5. What attracts you as an applicant to the destination you have chosen?
6. Any personal information you feel is relevant when being considered for an award including financial need.
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Quality of Essay (both content and writing)
Substance of Internship
Quality of Resume
Academic Standing/Faculty Recommendation
Demonstrated Financial Need
Overall value of the internship experience will be considered when evaluating applicants
Faculty/staff recommendation letter
An independent Selection Committee will determine the recipients of each year's Internship Awards.
IMPORTANT:
In the event that a student does not complete the full commitment of the internship, volunteer experience, or community
service project, they may be required to reimburse the College for the number of weeks they did not work. Students must
complete all requirements of the internship, volunteer experience, or community service project prior to receiving the last
payment check.
TAX IMPLICATIONS:
Students will be considered independent contractors and will receive a 1099 form indicating the amount of the payment early
next year. A copy of the IRS Form 1099 is sent to the IRS. Students will be responsible for paying income and social security
taxes on the award amount when they file their 2016 tax returns.
International students will be subject to a 30% tax deduction unless there is a U.S. treaty in place with their home country.
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The Elizabeth Marie Glotzbach
Memorial Film-Industry Internship Fund
Description:
This gift was given to Skidmore College in July of 2011 by Bettina Towne Moore ’41 and John Moore, son of Skidmore’s 2nd
President Henry T. Moore, to support a Skidmore student interested in pursuing a career in the film industry in memory of
Elizabeth Marie Glotzbach, daughter of President Philip A. and Marie B. Glotzbach.
Purpose of the Award:
The Elizabeth Marie Glotzbach Memorial Film-Industry Internship Fund Award will be offered on a competitive basis to
support Skidmore students who wish to participate in an unpaid summer internship program in the film industry. Skidmore
students from any major or minor may apply for the award.
Eligibility/Academic Credit/Qualifications/Selection Criteria/Expectations:
Internships must be secured prior to applying for this award. The Elizabeth Marie Glotzbach Memorial Film-Industry
Internship Fund follows all of the other criteria and requirements as Skidmore’s Summer Funded Internship Awards Program
and also requires one faculty recommendation letter to be sent to Penny Loretto, ploretto@skidmore.edu with FACULTY
RECOMMENDATION LETTER – Student Name in the Subject line. The Elizabeth Marie Glotzbach Internship Award is open
to all students interested in doing a summer internship in the film industry, demonstrated financial need will not receive
preference for this award.
Students may apply for this award and the West Coast Film Award, but the WCFA is only for opportunities on the west coast.
Application Process: Complete applications must be submitted on My CDC by Friday, 11:59 pm, on March 25.
Please see full application instructions on page 24 of this booklet.
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Gilbert Family Endowed
Arts Administration Internship Fund
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Gilbert Family Endowed Arts Administration Internship Fund is designed to provide 2 stipends for 2016 to students interested
in pursuing a summer internship in the field of Arts Administration. Preference for this award will be given to a student with
demonstrated financial need.
Internship Guidelines:
• Eligible students must demonstrate financial need as indicated by their receiving need-based financial aid from the
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College.
Selection of stipend recipients will be coordinated by the Director of the Arts Administration Program in partnership
with the Career Development Center.
Eligible internships, as determined by the Director of the Arts Administration Program, will be in the field of Arts
Administration and will be either unpaid or paying an insufficient amount to meet the basic financial needs of the
recipients, such as transportation or food stipends.
For 2016, two stipend will be awarded for the summer.
The target stipend amount will be subject to the availability of endowment interest from the fund, and adjustable in
the future at the discretion of the Director of the Arts Administration Program.
This fund will be in accordance to all other stipulations set forth in Skidmore’s Funded Internship Awards Program listed on
page 3.
Application Process: Complete applications must be submitted on My CDC by Friday, March 25, 11:59 pm.
Please see full application instructions on page 24 of this booklet.
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Parents Council Funded Internship Award
Description:
The Parents Council Internship Award was developed by The Parents Council to support a student participating in a summer
funded internship experience.
Eligibility/Academic Credit/Qualifications/Selection Criteria/Expectations:
The Parents Council Internship Award follows all of the other same criteria and requirements as Skidmore’s Summer Funded
Internship Awards Program. The Parents Council Funded Internship Award is open to all students - demonstrated financial
need will not receive preference for this award.
Application Process: Complete applications must be submitted on My CDC by Friday, March 25, 2016 at 11:59 pm.
Please see full application instructions on page 24 of this booklet.
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The Parents Fund 2017
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Description:
The Parents Fund 2017 was created by a group of parents of students from the Class of 2017 to support students
participating in a summer funded internship experience for Summer 2016.
Eligibility/Academic Credit/Qualifications/Selection Criteria/Expectations:
The Parents Fund 2017 follows all of the other same criteria and requirements as Skidmore’s Summer Funded Internship
Awards Program (please see page 3). The Parents Fund 2017 is open to all students - demonstrated financial need will not
receive preference for this award.
Application Process: Complete applications must be submitted on My CDC by Friday, March 25, 2016 at 11:59 pm.
Please see full application instructions on page 24 of this booklet.
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The West Coast Film Award
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Description:
This $5,000 award will be given to a Skidmore student who either has established or who procures an internship in the film /
theater industry on the west coast for Summer 2016. Students may apply for this award and the Elizabeth Marie Glotzbach
Award, but this award is only for opportunities on the west coast.
Application Process: Complete applications must be submitted on My CDC by Friday, March 25, at 11:59 pm.
Please see full application instructions on page 24 of this booklet.
The West Coast Film Award will follow all of the same criteria set forth for the other SSFIAP’s.
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The Jane '50 and G. Yale Eastman Skidmore College Summer Entrepreneurship Grant
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The Jane '50 and G. Yale Eastman Skidmore College Summer Entrepreneurship Start-Up Grant
Awards invite students to explore new ventures; to apply their academic-year learning to real-world challenges; and to
turn their entrepreneurial energy into real world ventures. Awards may be used to support existing or
planned entrepreneurial profit or non-profit ventures. We ask that you think meaningfully and creatively about the type of
venture you would like to pursue.
One awardee (individual or team) will receive a $5,000 stipend for a significant summer experience of 10 weeks. Funds may
be used at the student’s discretion to cover any and all Start-Up expenses, including legal or patent fees, inventory,
packaging, website design and programming, participation fees or tuition, travel expenses, and summer room and
board. Start-Up Grant funding may be used to access opportunities anywhere in the world, except in countries with State
Department travel warnings or advisories. Start-Up Grant Awards may not be used to fund job shadowing opportunities or
work experience of little academic value or summer student-faculty research at Skidmore. Students receiving a Start-Up
Grant Award agree to participate in weekly meetings to report on plans and progress and in a final presentation to a group
of faculty and alumni.
Eligibility: Students must be enrolled full-time and be in good academic, social, and financial standing with the College
(graduating Seniors are eligible). International students should check with Student Academic Services before applying to
identify any requirements they need to meet to qualify for this award. These awards cannot be combined with other funded
experiential learning opportunities at Skidmore.
Application Process: Complete applications must be submitted on MyCDC by Friday, 11:59 pm, on April 15, 2016.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL LATE PROPOSALS BE ACCEPTED !
We expect to fund up to one student in summer 2016; the recipient should be notified no later than April 22, 2016.
Please submit:
1. Complete Application Form.
2. Application Essay- Attach a brief essay (2 pages; typed) describing your Start-Up and the relevance of the
experience to your educational goals.
3. Business Plan - Attach a one-page description of the business plan for your Start-Up and what goals you hope to
accomplish over the summer.
4. Financial Projections - Provide a one-page financial summary. The summary should include a budget for how you
plan to use the grant funding and a three-year cash-flow projection that shows how much money your company will
make and when. This application process is competitive, and your essay, business plan and financial projections will
be judged on the quality and clarity of the writing and the likelihood of success of the business. No vague or poorly
written proposals will be accepted.
Compressing large files:
Student documents are limited to a maximum file size of 500 kb. In regards to document size limits, it is recommended
that when editing larger files to remove unneeded graphics and/or background images, rescanning in black and white, or
perhaps compressing/zipping to reduce their size. Rescanning at a low resolution might also help. An Internet search on
"reducing resume file size" will bring up additional suggestions. The FastSave option in Microsoft Word will often increase
the size of documents, so that option should be avoided.
Selection Criteria:
1. Quality of the Application
2. Substance and rigor of the experience
3. Consistency of the experience with the student’s academic goals and degree of preparation
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The Haley Entrepreneurial Artist Apprenticeship Award 2016
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Description:
The Haley Entrepreneurial Artist Apprenticeship Award will support a student in a summer-intensive experience with a
working artist, gallery, or other entrepreneurial learning opportunity designed to connect one’s passion for art making with
practical, basic business experience in order to provide the skills needed to live as a working artist.
Eligible to Apply:
Award Amount:
How to Apply:
Full-time sophomore, junior or senior art major or minor in good academic standing. Must be
currently enrolled in or have successfully completed a designated Entrepreneurial Artist course.
$4,000
Complete applications must be submitted on My CDC by Friday, March 25, 2016 at 11:59 pm.
The Haley Entrepreneurial Artist Apprenticeship Award will be awarded annually to a student who has succesfully completed
an Entrepeneurial Artist course (or who is currently enrolled) and has a declared major or minor in art. The award funds
experiences which provide the student with an opportunity to train under the guidance of a working artist or arts professional
while gaining practical business skills. The student will work in an arts related enterprise on a project or set of tasks that
illuminate the benefits and application of business to the creative industry.
Basic business skills may include but are not limited to:
 Arts related marketing and selling work
 Budget and financial management
 Fundamentals of art law
 Networking
An experience qualified for consideration will:
1. Have a clear benefit of application of business to art
2. Have clearly defined learning goals designed to extend and deepen student’s understanding of prior classroom
learning
3. Focus on gaining real-life experience linked to student’s area of artistic study, as well as related basic business skills
Awardees will receive a $4,000 stipend for a significant summer experience of 6 –10 weeks (with at least 30 hours of
dedicated work per week). Experiences of shorter duration may be considered with adequate justification. Funds may be
used at the student’s discretion to cover living and related expenses. The Haley Entrepreneurial Artist Apprenticeship Award
may be used to access opportunities anywhere in the world, except in countries with State Department travel warnings or
advisories. The Award may not be used to fund job shadowing opportunities or work experience of little academic value or
summer student-faculty research at Skidmore. Students receiving the Haley Entrepreneurial Artist Apprenticeship Award
agree to reflect on learning outcomes by way of a final written report due within 30 days of the completion of the experience.
Eligibility: Full-time sophomore, junior or senior art major or minor in good academic, social, and financial standing with the
College. Must be currently enrolled in or have successfully completed a designated Entrepreneurial Artist course.
International students should check with Student Academic Services before applying to identify any requirements they need
to meet to qualify for this award. This award cannot be combined with any other funded internship or experiential learning
opportunities at Skidmore.
Application Process
Complete applications must be submitted on My CDC by Friday, March 25, 2016 at 11:59 pm.
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Application Essay – A completed application includes a 2–3 page, typed essay describing the proposed apprenticeship, the
learning goals, the link to the student’s area of artistic focus, and the entrepreneurial business skills to be gained. Describe
the preparation for the apprenticeship and how the experience will support the student’s career aspirations as an artist. A
detailed description of the activities and responsibilities associated with the apprenticeship should be included. Students are
encouraged to describe how the funds will be used.
Supervisor’s Statement – An on-site supervisor or sponsor must confirm acceptance or engagement into the experience,
program, organization, or institution and indicate his or her support for the learning goals you describe. If final acceptance
has not been obtained prior to March 25, the student will have until Friday, April 15, to confirm. The award will not be
distributed without the confirmation.
Selection:
 Only completed applications will be considered.
 All minimum requirements must be met.
 Consideration criteria:
1. Quality of learning goals
2. Quality of application essay
3. Substance and rigor of the proposed experience
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Visual Arts Entrepreneurship Summer Experience Award
_______________________________________________________________________
Description:
The Visual Arts Entrepreneurship Summer Experience Award is designed to provide a stipend to a student interested in
pursuing a summer internship in the field of visual arts. Preference for this award will be given to a student with
demonstrated financial need.
Internship Guidelines:
• Eligible students must demonstrate financial need as indicated by their receiving need-based financial aid from the
College.
• Selection of stipend recipients will be coordinated by the Director of the Arts Administration Program in partnership
with the Career Development Center.
• Eligible internships, as determined by the Director of the Arts Administration Program, will be in the field of visual arts
and will be either unpaid or paying an insufficient amount to meet the basic financial needs of the recipients, such as
transportation or food stipends.
• For 2016, one stipend will be awarded for the summer.
This fund will be in accordance to all other stipulations set forth in Skidmore’s Funded Internship Awards Program listed on
page 3.
Application Process: Complete applications must be submitted on My CDC by Friday, March 25, at 11:59 pm.
Please see full application instructions on page 24 of this booklet.
The Visual Arts Entrepreneurship Summer Experience Award will support a student in a summer-intensive experience with a
working artist, gallery, or other entrepreneurial learning opportunity designed to connect one’s passion for art making with
practical, basic business experience in order to provide the skills needed to live as a working artist.
The visual arts are art forms including ceramics, drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, design, crafts, photography,
video, filmmaking and architecture. Many artistic disciplines (performing arts, conceptual art, textile arts) involve aspects of
the visual arts as well as arts of other types. Also included within the visual arts are the applied arts such as industrial design,
graphic design, fashion design, interior design and decorative art. (Wikipedia)
Eligible to Apply:
Award Amount:
How to Apply:
Full-time sophomore, junior or senior art major or minor in good academic standing. Students must
be an art major or minor.
$4,000
Complete applications must be submitted on My CDC by Friday, March 25, 2016 at 11:59 pm.
The award funds experiences which provide the student with an opportunity to train under the guidance of a working artist or
arts professional while gaining practical business skills. The student will work in an arts related enterprise on a project or set
of tasks that illuminate the benefits and application of business to the creative industry.
Basic business skills may include but are not limited to:
 Arts related marketing and selling work
 Budget and financial management
 Fundamentals of art law
 Networking
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An experience qualified for consideration will:
1. Have a clear benefit of application of business to visual art
2. Have clearly defined learning goals designed to extend and deepen student’s understanding of prior classroom
learning
3. Focus on gaining real-life experience linked to student’s area of artistic study, as well as related basic business skills
Awardees will receive a $4,000 stipend for a significant summer experience of 6 –10 weeks (with at least 30 hours of
dedicated work per week). Experiences of shorter duration may be considered with adequate justification. Funds may be
used at the student’s discretion to cover living and related expenses. The Visual Arts Entrepreneurship Summer Experience
Award may be used to access opportunities anywhere in the world, except in countries with State Department travel warnings
or advisories. The Award may not be used to fund job shadowing opportunities or work experience of little academic value or
summer student-faculty research at Skidmore. Students receiving the a Visual Arts Entrepreneurship Summer Experience
Award agree to reflect on learning outcomes by way of a final written report due within 30 days of the completion of the
experience.
Eligibility: Full-time sophomore, junior or senior art major or minor in good academic, social, and financial standing with the
College. International students should check with Student Academic Services before applying to identify any requirements
they need to meet to qualify for this award. This award cannot be combined with any other funded internship or experiential
learning opportunities at Skidmore.
Application Process
Complete applications must be submitted on My CDC by Friday, March 25, 2016 at 11:59 pm.
Application Essay – A completed application includes a 2–3 page, typed essay describing the proposed apprenticeship, the
learning goals, the link to the student’s area of artistic focus, and the entrepreneurial business skills to be gained. Describe
the preparation for the apprenticeship and how the experience will support the student’s career aspirations as an artist. A
detailed description of the activities and responsibilities associated with the apprenticeship should be included. Students are
encouraged to describe how the funds will be used.
Supervisor’s Statement – An on-site supervisor or sponsor must confirm acceptance or engagement into the experience,
program, organization, or institution and indicate his or her support for the learning goals you describe. If final acceptance
has not been obtained prior to March 25, the student will have until Friday, April 15, to confirm. The award will not be
distributed without the confirmation.
Selection:
 Only completed applications will be considered.
 All minimum requirements must be met.
 Consideration criteria:
1. Quality of learning goals
2. Quality of application essay
3. Substance and rigor of the proposed experience
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Special Donor Awards
The Career Development Center has several special donor awards (Quebec-Labrador Foundation and Earthos Institute) that
are different from other internship awards. Please see details and instructions for applying for each award below.
The Quebec-Labrador Foundation Award
____________________________________________________________________
The Quebec-Labrador Foundation (QLF) is a not-for-profit organization in the U.S. (incorporated in 1963) and a Registered
Charity in Canada (incorporated in 1969). Headquartered in Ipswich, Massachusetts, and Montreal, Quebec, QLF has Field
Offices in eastern Canada (the Quebec North Shore, Newfoundland and Labrador). QLF has a staff of twenty to include
Senior Program Consultants. QLF has a Board of Directors in Canada and the United States, and a Council that serves as
an Advisory Board. QLF’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2016 (ending 31 August 2016) is $2 million. The Endowment is currently
$7.4 million.
QLF’s Program Mission is defined in two parts: a regional component (New England and eastern Canada), and an
international component, which ties our regional model to a global network. The Mission Statement of the Quebec-Labrador
Foundation (amended by Board of Directors vote in October 2015) follows: QLF exists to promote global leadership
development, to support the rural communities and environment of eastern Canada and New England, and to create models
for stewardship of natural resources and cultural heritage that can be shared worldwide. QLF began as an organization
providing community service programs for young people living in isolated fishing communities along the Quebec-Labrador
coast. For more than five decades, QLF has been a model of what cooperation can achieve: politically, between two
countries; geographically, within a bioregion; and locally, among the mixture of religious denominations and ethnic identities,
which make up the rural population of eastern Canada and New England.
Over time, QLF realized its regional programs could be an effective conservation and stewardship model as countries
overseas looked for ways to address environmental issues over an international border. In 1981, QLF created International
Programs to foster an exchange of experience and innovations among organizations and individuals in other parts of the
world where communities and regions face similar challenges and opportunity. QLF’s regional model of cross-border
environmental and community-based conservation is shared in our home region with conservation leaders in Europe; Central
and Southeast Europe; Latin America and the Caribbean; the Middle East, North Africa, and the Gulf States; and most
recently, Southeast Asia.
Binding all of our programs together is QLF’s commitment to leadership development, community-based conservation, and
the stewardship of natural resources and cultural heritage.
Salary Level:
Students will receive a $3,500 stipend from Skidmore, and an additional $1,000 (as needed) from QLF to cover expenses
such as travel, room and board.
Qualifications:
Junior or Senior (20 years old or older for summer 2016) majoring in environmental studies or related field. Interest in working
outdoors and in rural areas. Wildlife and conservation focus helpful. Previous conservation experience a positive but not
required. Willingness to work as part of a team and to relate to local community residents, especially young people.
Willingness to mentor others, local and high school students on the team. No French language mandatory.
Website: www.qlf.org
Please see internship description listings on My CDC for a list of QLF Summer Internship Positions and locations for 2016.
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Stipend: Stipend of $3,500 (Room, board and transportation provided by Skidmore alumn) plus $1,000 (as needed) provided
by QLF.
How to Apply:
Please send resumes and cover letters to Elizabeth Alling, Executive Vice President at QLF, ealling@QLF.org by
March 25, 2016, 11:59 pm.
Award Recipients:
Award recipients of the Quebec-Labrador Foundation must follow all of the instructions on the Acceptance of Awards posted
on the CDC website.
The Earthos Institute
_____________________________________________________________________
The mission of Earthos Institute is to bring people together to steward the emergence of resilient, sustaining regional systems
that support local efforts and lead to global just sustainability. The core work of the organization is to co-develop frames,
methods and tools to inform research and to assist practitioners of the built environment (community leaders, architects,
planners) to align their decisions with the goal of resilient, sustaining communities and regions. Towards this, Earthos has
been collaboratively developing, teaching and testing a practice methodology called bioregional urbanism. Bioregional
urbanism is the systems-based collaborative practice of creating resilient, sustaining, regenerative cities and regions.
Initiatives that Earthos is currently undertaking to co-develop the methodology include: Roxbury Memory Heritage Trail,
ARTFarm for Social Innovation, U-S.T.E.A.M Center for Resiliency, Alewife-Mystic Eco-Corridor, Haiti-Boston Network,
Earthos Conversation Series, Bioregional Resiliency Index, and The Boston Bioregion Project.
Earthos interns learn about bioregional urbanism and assist with research and projects. We work with each intern to develop
a work plan that matches the intern’s skills and interests with Earthos' projects.
We are seeking motivated, self-directed interns who are interested and excited to use their skills and talents to assist Earthos
with one or more of our initiatives:
 Bioregional Resiliency Index research including GIS, literature reviews, writing, editing, and collaborative work with
researchers
 Urban history trail master planning and digital platform development, including historical research, digital media
research, coordinating design charrettes
 Boston Bioregion Project and Earthos Conversation Series, researching, organizing, planning, outreach, marketing
for these educational initiatives, which bring together researchers, professionals, and the public to co-build
knowledge about creating resilient, sustaining community to regional systems
 Communications and social media, including research, writing and graphic design via Facebook, Constant Contact,
Twitter, YouTube, etc., to educate the public about Earthos and about issues of community/regional resiliency and
sustainability
 Bioregional design and project development for Alewife Mystic Corridor project, USTEAM Center and more
Location: 1310 Broadway, Somerville MA
Hours: 10am-5pm Monday through Friday (with flexibility), June through August (with flexibility)
Qualifications: We are seeking interns with a strong interest in sustainability issues with excellent writing, communications
and critical thinking skills. Successful applicants will also be able to grapple with complex concepts and systems thinking.
Applicants should be organized, self-directed, and able to conduct basic research. We encourage students from all majors to
apply. Possibility of working remotely.
Stipend: $4,000
How to Apply:
Please send resume and cover letter to Sarah Howard, Executive Director, sarah-earthos@ldparch.com by Friday,
March 25, 2016, at 11:59 pm.
Award Recipients:
Award recipients are required to follow the instructions for Acceptance of Awards listed on the CDC website.
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SKIDMORE SUMMER FUNDED INTERNSHIP AWARDS 2016
AWARD
EILIGIBILITY
DEADLINE
The Megan McAdams-Roldan ‘08
*International Community Service Program Feb. 26, 2016
International Community Service Award
_____________________________________________ _________________________________ _______________
The Thorne Family Award
First Generation College Students
March 21, 2016
SSFIAP
* All Students
March 25, 2016
Parents Council Award
All Students
March 25, 2016
The Parents Fund 2017
All Students
March 25, 2016
______________________________________________ ___________________________________ ________________
March 25, 2016
Elizabeth Marie Glotzbach
Film Industry
The Gilbert Family Arts Administration
* Arts Administration
March 25, 2016
FACT
Disability Services or Studies
March 25, 2016
Student Government (RCIA)
Responsible Citizenship Awards
March 25, 2016
The Levine Internship Award
Government, Politics, Law
March 25, 2016
SEE Beyond
All Students
March 25, 2016
Environmental Studies
Environmental Studies
March 25, 2016
West Coast Film Award
Film Industry / Theater (West Coast)
March 25, 2016
Haley Entrepreneurial Artist Apprenticeship Award
Entrepreneurial Artist
March 25, 2016
Visual Arts Entrepreneurship Summer Experience Award * Entrepreneurial Visual Artist
Special Donor Award: Quebec-Labrador Foundation
See Description to Apply
March 25, 2016
Special Donor Award: Earthos Institute
March 25, 2016
See Description to Apply
March 25, 2016
* For the following 4 awards, preference will be given to students with demonstrated financial
need:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Skidmore Summer Funded Internship Award Program
Megan McAdams-Roldan ’08 International Community Service Award
The Gilbert Family Endowed Arts Administration Internship Fund
Visual Arts Entrepreneurship Summer Experience Award
The following awards are also available; please view their websites for complete details:
The Thorne Family Award
The Thorne Family Awards invite first-generation college students to explore new techniques, technologies, or modes of
inquiry or expression to apply their academic-year learning to real-world challenges. Please contact Kim Marsella, in the
Office of Academic Advising for more information.
The Furthering Awareness Community and Technology (FACT) Internship
This internship award Skidmore students an opportunity to explore the field of disability services or disability studies.
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SEE-Beyond Awards invite students to explore new techniques, technologies, or modes of inquiry or expression; to apply
their academic-year learning to real-world challenges; and to clarify the interrelationship between their educational and postbaccalaureate goals.
The Levine Internship Award
Offered on a competitive basis to support Skidmore students who wish to undertake government internships in fields related
to the practice of American government, politics and/or law.
SGA's Responsible Citizenship Internship Award
RCIA was created by Skidmore’s Student Government Association to provide students financial support for undertaking
unpaid summer internships that will expand their sense of community involvement, service, awareness, and civic
engagement.
Environmental Studies Funded Internship Awards
The Environmental Studies Summer Internship Awards are offered on a competitive basis to support Skidmore students who
wish to undertake summer internships in fields related to Environmental Studies.
Note: Additional funding opportunities may exist. Please check with your academic department to see if they offer or know
of any internship scholarships or funding sources. Students who receive any other types of funding - stipend, scholarship,
grant or any other award are limited to receiving only one award from Skidmore per summer.
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FAQ’S
How do I apply?
Students can apply by going into their My CDC Account. All documents will need to be completed and then uploaded as a
Word document under the My Documents tab at the top of the page in My CDC.
Once you are logged in, under the Internships/Jobs tab, All Jobs/Internships, Advanced search, then click on Position
Type on the page and select Internship Funding. Most internships require an application form, resume, and essay (some
also require a Faculty Recommendation Letter). The Application Form appears on each listing in My CDC in the top right
corner under the APPLY button. Please see full application instructions on page 24 of this booklet.
It is recommended that students apply early to avoid any last minute problems. It is also recommended that students review
each internship, since specific requirements may apply. Only complete applications will be considered in the selection
process. If any documents are missing or if documents are not submitted on time, students will not be considered
for funding. Students may call 518-580-5790 if they need help with their CDC Account.
What types of experiences are eligible to receive Skidmore funding?
Eligible internships include those at not-for-profit organization or agencies or for any unpaid internship, research, government,
volunteer or community service project. Internships through 3rd Party providers may be eligible for awards; but must be
crucial to students overall career goals. Selection committees will make decisions based on this criteria.
No courses or virtual internships will be considered for an award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Students must be enrolled full-time at Skidmore to receive funding for an internship, research, volunteer, or community
service project. The Selection Committee will weigh the internships relevance to the student's academics and future career
goals, clarity of learning objectives, quality of all submitted documents, academic standing, and the overall value of the
internship experience. The importance of receiving funding to complete an internship experience is also recommended to be
included in the essay. Faculty recommendations are required for some awards.
Students are required to check the eligibility requirements of each internship to see if they are eligible. Seniors are eligible to
apply for many of the funded internships; again, it's important to check the eligibility requirements prior to submitting all
documents.
It is recommended that students apply to all internship awards they are eligible to apply to, which could increase their chance
of getting funding.
Can I apply for funding for more than one internship?
You can apply for more than one internship on the application form. You will need to describe each opportunity in your essay
as Selection Committees will base decisions on whether the experience connects to your academics or overall career goal
(make use more than 500 words). Once documents have been submitted on My CDC, any additional or new internship
opportunities will need to be sent to Penny Loretto, ploretto@skidmore.edu, for approval (with essay) prior to the March 25,
2016 deadline so that there’s ample time to get this information to the Selection Committees. No changes may be made after
the March 25 deadline.
How many hours do I need to work to receive funding?
A minimum of 250 hours are required to receive funding for an internship .
May I receive funding from more than one source?
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No. If you receive a scholarship, grant, or funding from more than one source from Skidmore; you will be required to accept
only one award.
Can I receive funding to do an internship abroad?
Yes. Projects undertaken in countries assigned a Travel Warning by the U.S. Department of State are not eligible for any
Skidmore Funded Internship Awards.
What if my home country has a travel warning and I plan on doing my internship there?
Students may receive funding for a summer opportunity in their home country, even if it is on the U.S. Department of State’s
travel warning list. This stipulation will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
How are students selected to receive a funding for their internship?
Selection Committees on campus will determine the winners of each year's program based on the criteria included in this
booklet.
How much funding is available for each award?
The majority of internship stipends total $4,000 and will depend on the donations received by the College in any given year.
Megan McAdams-Roldan '08 International Community Service Award, The West Coast Film Award and the Gilbert Family
Award are in the amount of $5,000.
Is financial need a requirement to receive internship funding?
Not always. There are several awards that do give preference to students with demonstrated financial need, but not all of
them do.
Do I have to do an internship for credit to receive funding?
No
Do I have to secure an internship prior to applying for funding?
Summer opportunities must be secured for some awards; such as, the EMG does require that students secure an internship
prior to applying for an award.
If I do not get an offer from one of the organizations listed in my application materials; but I do
receive an offer from another organization, can I use the funding for this new opportunity?
No. Any application changes regarding internship placements must be submitted and approved by the Career Development
Center (along with an essay) prior to the March 25 deadline. No organizations will be considered after this deadline.
Can I do more than one internship to make up the required number of hours?
If you are doing 2 internships, you will be able to receive funding if you work a minimum of 250 hours over the course of the
summer between the two internships. It is the student’s responsibility to make sure that the Career Development Center has
the contact information for all supervisors. The Career Development Center must be notified prior to the March 25 deadline if
you are anticipating doing 2 part-time internships.
Is there a GPA requirement to receive funding?
A number of the awards do have a GPA requirement, please check each listing.
How often will I get paid?
Payments will be made in two equal installments. For most internships this will mean that payments will be made in mid-June
and mid-August. All requirements of the program must be met prior to the distribution of final checks.
Will taxes be taken out of each payment?
No. Students will be considered independent contractors and will receive a 1099 form indicating the amount of the payment
early next year. A copy of the IRS Form 1099 is sent to the IRS. Students will be responsible for paying income and social
security taxes on the award amount when they file their 2016 tax returns.
Will taxes be taken out for international students?
The Tax liability for international students is 30% for those students from countries with no U.S. treaties in place.
Do I need recommendation letters when applying for funding?
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The Megan McAdams-Roldan '08 International Funded Internship Award, and The Elizabeth Marie Glotzbach Award do
require one faculty/department recommendation letter. Recommendation letters should be sent to Penny Loretto,
ploretto@skidmore.edu, with the Subject Line: FACULTY RECOMMENDATION LETTER – Student Name.
Career Coaches – Resume & Cover Letter Critiques
E-Resumes – careercoach@skidmore.edu; Career Coaches are available each day from 10 am to 4pm for drop-in hours in
the Career Development Center.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
1.
Access "My CDC Account" on CDC website
https://skidmorecollege-csm.symplicity.com/students/index.php/pid387729
2.
Click on "My Documents Tab" at Top
3.
4.
Click on "Jobs/Internships" Tab
Click on Advanced Search
5.
6.
7.
8.
Click on "Position Type"
Review Eligibility for Each Award
Download, complete, save & upload
Hit "Apply" for Each Eligible Internship
9.
CONFIRM APPLICATION WAS
RECEIVED
Upload all Documents in MS Word Format
Please upload application form, resume, and essay,
and any other required forms
Select "All Jobs & Internships" from drop down menu
Just to the right of the search bar, then scroll down
and
"Internship Funding" ; then “Search”
Select Awards to Apply To
"Application Form" (right side of page under APPLY)
Make sure All Required Documents are uploaded to
My Documents in MS Word Format at the top of the
page for each award
Go to My CDC Home Page - Click "X Applications
Submitted" (Top left corner)
Students will also receive an email confirmation
Confirm All Applications were submitted
Students that submit documents incorrectly will be ineligible to receive an award. Students are strongly encouraged
to check each award and submit the correct documents prior to the deadline, so that they are able to contact The Career
Development Center if they encounter any difficulty with the application process.
* For the following 4 awards, preference will be given to students with demonstrated financial need:
1. Skidmore Summer Funded Internship Award Program
2. Megan McAdams-Roldan ’08 International Community Service Award
3. The Gilbert Family Endowed Arts Administration Internship Fund
4. The Visual Arts Entrepreneurship Summer Experience Award
SSFIAP’s requiring Faculty Recommendation Letters:
1. Megan McAdams Roldan ’08 International Community Service Award
2. Elizabeth Marie Glotzbach Film Industry Award
Internships must be secured prior to applying for these awards:
1. Megan McAdams-Roldan ’08 International Community Service Award
2. The EMG Award
Recommendation letters should be sent to Penny Loretto, ploretto@skidmore.edu with the Subject Line: FACULTY
RECOMMENDATION LETTER – Student Name.
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The Career Development Center also welcomes photos and videos taken at the internship placement site and we encourage
all interns to participate in our 2016 Photo Contest!
Student Photographs on Front Cover of Booklet (winners of this year’s Photo Contest!):
Student / Class Year
Award
Organization
Location
Isabella Ragonese ‘17
Arden Pradier ‘17
SSFIAP
Coastal Waterbird Program
Megan McAdams-Roldan Sustainable Bolivia
Massachusetts
Bolivia
Olivia Roth
SSFIAP
Saratoga Springs, NY
National Museum of Dance
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR STUDENTS ON UNPAID INTERNSHIPS:
In the wake of the current publicity on paid versus unpaid internships, students must educate themselves on the different
types of internships that are available. A student doing an internship for credit does not preclude them from getting paid for
the internship as well. On the other hand, employers requiring students to receive credit for their internship does not
necessarily mean that the internship meets the criteria set forth by the Department of Labor of an unpaid internship. Interns
must legally be paid at least the federal minimum wage for services they provide within the “for-profit” or private sector if an
internship qualifies as a paid position. Students must also be paid overtime if they work over 40 hours per week. Both
regulations fall under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
The U.S. Department of Labor has developed six criteria that an employer must use to determine whether an internship
legally qualifies to work without compensation. To learn more, please review the Fact Sheet #71: Internships under the Fair
Labor Standards Act, from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division, April 2010.
New Ruling by 2nd Circuit Court, July 2, 2015
A new ruling passed on July 2, 2015 by the 2 nd Circuit Court offers information and a new 7 prong “test” for employers to use
when evaluating if an opportunity meets the qualifications to be considered an unpaid internship. The core of this new ruling
specifically states that student must be the “primary beneficiary” of the internship. Employers must be clear on how the
internship will help the student meet both their educational and future career goals, and must provide the student with specific
information about the internship and cannot promise that the intern will be hired for employment once the internship is
completed.
Liability
Students interested in doing an internship for credit should check with the Office of Academic Advising for guidelines and to
obtain the required paperwork. Bodily injury or property damage arising out of an academic credit internship is covered under
Skidmore’s insurance policy. Students doing an internship in a professional setting (for example - any health care setting,
engineering or accounts) the College's Limited Professional Liability insurance would cover those internships but students must
contact the CDC so they can contact with Business Services to ensure that the student will be covered. Students doing an
internship that is not for credit should consider obtaining a policy to cover personal liability. The College does not maintain any
insurance coverage for internships without academic credit.
Internship/Job Posting/Company Verification Disclaimer
The Career Development Center’s web site contains links to other web sites which are not under the control of Career
Development Center; consequently, the CDC is not responsible for the contents of any linked site. The CDC makes no
guarantee about the positions listed on the web site and is not responsible for the safety, wages, working conditions, or other
aspects of employment.
To ensure a student’s privacy and protection when applying to an internship/job online, it is advisable that students do not
provide their social security number to a prospective employer, provide credit card or bank account information, or perform
any sort of monetary transaction.
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