FURMAN UNIVERSITY
THE FURMAN ADVANTAGE and FRANCIS M. HIPP
SUMMER 2014 INTERN FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
www.furman.edu/engaged
Revised 11-13
Program Definition: The Furman Advantage and Francis M. Hipp Fellowship Programs provide
competitive fellowships to students who obtain full-time summer internships that meet the eligibility and
criteria guidelines of the program.
Criteria: The application will be evaluated based on:
*The internship experience itself AND the quality of the information provided in the application.
* The student and the internship site supervisor sponsor must describe:
- the evidence that the internship will result in a meaningful experience in which the
intern is involved in significant professional work
- the opportunity the internship provides in applying academic studies to the work
experience
- the relationship of the internship to career goals
Application to the Program: The application includes three sections: student, organization, and faculty
and is due by March 3, 2014. Students may submit either the complete application or for internship(s)
that are not finalized, at least the general information and question #1 in the student section of the
application by March 3rd to meet the deadline. See next page for Frequently Asked Questions about the
application process.
Eligibility:
*Student Eligibility: Preference for summer 2014 fellowships will be given to students who will graduate
in December 2014 or May 2015, then to students who will have another summer to pursue an internship
during their Furman career. Students must be returning to Furman as a full-time student after their
internship to be eligible for Furman Advantage.
*Hours and Weeks: Internships must be full-time (35-40 hours per week) for a minimum of 8
continuous weeks. If a student is enrolled in a May Experience course, then the eight weeks of full-time
work devoted to this internship will begin AFTER the end of May Experience. Students not enrolled in
May Experience may begin their internship during May.
*On-Campus: Internships on the Furman University campus will not be eligible for a Fellowship stipend.
*Special programs: The Fellowship program does not fund workshops, institutes, travel study programs,
courses, or other learning experiences in which the primary purpose is to expand one’s knowledge/skills.
*International: Applications for international internships in areas listed on the government sanction list
http://www.treas.gov/offices/enforcement/ofac/programs/ or on the State Department Travel Warning
List http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_1764.html will not be eligible for the Fellowship
Programs.
*Courses: Receiving a fellowship does not prohibit students from participating in a Furman University
summer internship course. Students must consult individual academic departments for the course
requirements. Students who apply and want to take other summer courses (beyond the Furman internship
course) must include course information in the application and explain how the student plans to meet the
requirements of both the internship and the course work during the summer.
Stipends:
Stipend amounts awarded to the student will vary based on the amount of funding provided by the
sponsoring organization and the student’s demonstration of financial need. The base stipend will be:
Organization Payment
Fellowship Stipend for Student
$0-$1,500
$1,500
$1,500 to $2,900
$3,000 minus Organization’s Payment
$3,000 or more
$0
An additional stipend amount, beyond the base stipend, may be awarded by the Furman Advantage
Committee for students with demonstrated financial need.
Fellowship Application Process- Frequently Asked Questions:
Where can I find the Furman Advantage application?
Electronic copies of the application are available on our website: www.furman.edu/engaged or
www.furman.edu/intern The application has three parts: student, organization and faculty sections and all
three sections must be submitted before the application is reviewed by the faculty committee.
What if I have applied for an internship, but haven't received an offer by the Furman Advantage
deadline?
Students should complete the student section only of the application (listing each potential internship and
answering question #1 for each internship), then submit this form by the application deadline. This
incomplete application will be filed as 'pending'. Then, once the internship is finalized (before the
committee completes their review by the end of March), submit the updated student section to answer all
the questions and have the organization and faculty member complete their section and submit it directly
to furmanadvantage@furman.edu The Furman Advantage committee does not review applications
until all sections have been submitted.
What if I miss the application deadline? Will a late application be accepted for the Furman
Advantage program?
Students may submit initial applications after March 3rd. However, these applications will be considered
only after all applications submitted on-time (by the March 3rd deadline) are reviewed. Therefore,
funding for late applications may not be available.
What does the internship organization have to do for the Furman Advantage program?
The internship organization must complete the Organization section of the application and submit it
directly to furmanadvantage@furman.edu (and cc: the student) by the Furman Advantage deadline or
as soon as possible in March. The program also requires that the organization complete an on-line
evaluation (sent via e-mail) at the end of the summer internship.
What does the faculty member have to do for the Furman Advantage program?
Students will need to select a full-time faculty member who knows them, explain the internship to
him/her, and ask him/her to complete the faculty section of the application and submit it directly to
furmanadvantage@furman.edu
When will I know if I am approved for a Furman Advantage fellowship? Once the application is
complete; i.e., the student, organization and faculty sections are all submitted; the Furman Advantage
Committee (made up of faculty members) will review the application. Notification of the status of the
application will be sent by e-mail after the committee meetings, which occur between mid-March and
mid-April. Approved students will then be asked to attend a meeting in April to complete the paperwork
required for the fellowship.
If I get a fellowship, what am I required to do? Furman Advantage fellows are required to post
weekly to an on-line conference, complete an evaluation and reflection paper (and provide photos) at the
end of their internship, and then, be available to speak about their summer experiences as requested and
on Furman Engaged! Day in the Spring: April 17, 2015.
THE FURMAN ADVANTAGE and FRANCIS M. HIPP
SUMMER 2014 INTERN FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
STUDENT APPLICATION
Have you applied for and been accepted for an internship? Yes ___ No ___
If No, see FAQ section on the previous page: What if I haven't received an offer by the Furman
Advantage deadline?
The quality of your answers to these questions is a significant factor in the
committee’s decision –making process. Send completed form to
furmanadvantage@furman.edu as a document attachment.
Name:
Furman ID#:
E-Mail:
Phone Number:
Home Address, City, State:
Expected Graduation Date:
Number of credit hours by 3/3/14:
Major:
Overall GPA:
List courses in the major (numbers and titles) you’ve completed that are relevant to this internship:
List non-major courses (numbers and titles) you’ve completed that are relevant to this internship:
Faculty Recommendation from:
Name of Organization:
Location:
Length of the Internship (# weeks):
Hours/Week:
Beginning Date:
Ending Date:
Amount expected to be funded by the organization for the entire summer*:
*If you want to be considered for additional funds beyond the base stipend, see Budget Form
Please answer each of the following questions:
1. What type of work will you perform during your internship? Please include job duties,
responsibilities, anticipated projects, etc.
2. What are your three major learning objectives for this internship (aside from furthering career
objectives)?
3. Describe how the courses you have taken have prepared you for the work you anticipate in this
internship. Provide specific examples of relevant experiences, assignments, or projects.
4. What impact will this internship experience have on your career objectives?
5. How did you find out about your internship? Describe the application process that you
completed.
6. Where, geographically, will you be placed for your internship? What are your reasons for
interning in this particular city, town or country? If this internship will take place outside the
U.S., please provide locations and dates of previous travel you have done outside the U.S., if any.
7. Have you completed an internship or similar position before? If so, when and where?
8. Please provide information about the company/organization. Include such things as the web-site,
history, mission, etc. to assist the Committee in judging the appropriateness of the internship.
9. Do you plan to take courses during the summer? If so, please list the courses and how you will
balance your academic work with your internship.
By submitting this application, I attest that the contents are answered to the best of my ability and are
complete and accurate.
Your typed name below will be considered your electronic signature.
Signature:_________________________________
Date: _________________
Furman Advantage and Hipp Fellowships
Budget/Student Expenses for the Internship:
If this internship is unpaid or you have significant financial need and you want to be considered for
additional funds (beyond the base stipend), please complete this budget/student expenses sheet and
include it with your application.
Student Name:
Student ID:
Company/Org.:
Location:
Length of the Internship (# weeks):
Hours per week:
Amount expected to be funded by the organization for the entire summer:
Note: 1) Please be aware that we will contact the Financial Aid Office for information on your financial
need. 2) The organization representative may be a resource for obtaining budget/expense information.
3) The fellowship is not intended to replace ‘lost summer wages’ or to cover the tuition expense if the
internship is taken for credit.
Please enter the total student out-of-pocket expenses for each item for the summer internship
experience.
Transportation:
Travel To and From the Internship Location:
Total Cost:
Mode of Transportation:
Local transportation while at Internship Site
Mode of Transportation:
Housing:
Type of Housing:
Utilities-List each:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Total Cost:
Total Cost:
Total Cost:
Total Cost:
Total Cost:
Total Cost:
Other Expenses directly related to the internship
(please list each item and include them in the cost total):
SUM OF COST TO YOU FOR THE SUMMER INTERNSHIP:
____________
Will you be receiving funding from any other source (i.e., grant, scholarship, etc.) during the summer of
2014?
Other information that would be helpful for the Committee:
FURMAN UNIVERSITY
THE FURMAN ADVANTAGE and FRANCIS M. HIPP
SUMMER 2014 INTERN FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
COMPANY/ORGANIZATION INFORMATION FORM
Submit completed/signed form as a word document attachment directly to
furmanadvantage@furman.edu and cc: the student intern
or Fax to: 864-294-2045
Furman Fellowship Program Description:
The Furman Advantage and Hipp Fellowship Programs are designed to offer students an opportunity to
work in a field related to their career goals and to allow them to put classroom theory into practice. This
program is available only in the summer. The Furman Advantage committee reviews applications and
awards stipends each year based on the quality of learning opportunities in the internship and the
relationship of the internship to the student’s career goals. Organizations are asked to complete an on-line
evaluation sent to supervisors at the end of the summer. If you have any questions about the Furman
Advantage, process please send them to furmanadvantage@furman.edu.
Name of Intern You Have Selected for the Internship Position:
Company or Organization:
Intern’s Direct Supervisor:
Intern Supervisor Title/Position:
Phone Number:
FAX:
E-mail address of Intern Supervisor:
Mailing Address:
City, State, Zip:
Company/Organization Website:
Note: Minimum Program Requirements: 35-40 hours per week, 8 continuous weeks.
Dates of Summer Internship: From:
To:
Total number of hours per week:
Job Description for Intern:
What type of work will the intern perform? Describe what you expect
the intern to learn as a result of this internship. Please be as specific as possible by including job duties,
responsibilities, anticipated projects, etc. Please attach any additional information about your internship
position or program. Use as much space as needed for this description.
Payment Information for the Intern
Will the intern receive any payment from the organization for the summer? Yes_____ No______
If yes, what will be the total amount the intern will receive for the summer:____________
Are you providing housing for the intern? Yes _______ No________
Are you providing a housing allowance for the intern? Yes______ No_______
If yes, please enter the amount of the housing allowance provided: _________________.
By typing your name below, you are attesting to the accuracy of the information provided above and
providing your electronic signature.
Site Supervisor:___________________________
Date: _______________
THE FURMAN ADVANTAGE and FRANCIS M. HIPP
SUMMER 2014 INTERN FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
FACULTY RECOMMENDATION FORM
Submit completed form directly to furmanadvantage@furman.edu
Name of Student Applicant:
Company/Organization for Internship:
Faculty Name:
Department:
Your role as faculty recommender is to verify that this internship has educational/academic value
for the student submitting the application to the Furman Advantage and Hipp Fellowship
Programs.
Describe the relationship of this internship to the student’s course of study.
Please provide any other insight or information regarding the student’s participation in this internship that
you think would be helpful to the committee.
Have you recommended students for this site before or are you aware of Furman students who have
previously had internships at this site? If so, please comment on the quality of the experience.