Summer Fellowship Internship Program

The Summer Fellowship Internship (SFI) supports students who would like to gain experience interning for nonprofit or public sector organizations. Through a competitive application process, students are selected to engage in the Tacoma community and represent the University of Puget Sound in cultivated internship positions.

Applications for the 2024 Summer Fellowship Internship Program will open on Wednesday, January 31 and close on Tuesday, February 27, 2024.

If you are interested in applying for the Summer Fellowship Internship Program, please plan on attending one of the Information sessions in Wheelock 108 Murray Boardroom:

Wednesday, January 17: 1-2 p.m., Wheelock 108
Thursday, January 18: 10-11 a.m., Library 017
Tuesday, January 23: 2-3 p.m., Wheelock 108
Wednesday, January 24: Noon-1 p.m., Library 303

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Key Features

Program Dates: May 23 - July 25, 2024
A $4,000 fellowship is awarded to Summer Fellowship Internship participants
Students attend a weekly, two-hour community meeting
Students intern for 28 hours per week for 10 weeks
Student connect with alumni speakers from various industries
Low cost, on-campus housing available

Application Process

Applications are evaluated based on essay responses and financial need.

Attend an information session.
You can begin researching past SFI available internships positions and identifying organizations that you may be interested in. Finalized positions for the 2024 program will be updated in early March.
Application deadline has been extended to Tuesday, February 27, by 11:59 p.m. You will be notified by email if you are selected as one of the finalists.
Set up an appointment with CES to review your application materials.
Submit your final resumes and cover letters to Experiential Learning Programs and Support using a shared google drive that will be provided.
Interview at internship sites. *Note: Internship sites will select the candidates they wish to interview. Applicants are not guaranteed an interview or internship.
Community partners have been asked to make offers by Friday, March 29. Participants should accept or decline positions within 3 days.
Confirm your placement with the Experiential Learning office by Thursday, April 14.

Apply for the Summer Fellowship Internship 2024 Program

On-Campus Housing for Summer Fellowship Internship Participants

SFI participants are eligible to reside in campus housing while engaged in their summer internships. Information about housing for SFI participants is available on the Residence Life Summer Housing web page.

Please note, housing reservations will be made for students only after accepting a position with an SFI community partner and are contingent upon availability.

Summer Fellowship Internship Program

Contact Information

Program Manager

Experiential Learning Programs & Support

Experiential Learning Office Hours

Key Features

Application Requirements

Application Process

On-Campus Housing for Summer Fellowship Internship Participants