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2017 Wesleyan Grants

Wesleyan University
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Wesleyan Summer Experience Grants (available to students with demonstrated financial need) and Wesleyan Grants  assist students in financing summer experiences related to their career interests.

Awards are made up to $4,000 per experience and a grant recipient can only receive the award one time. Grants are given for all types of summer experiences that are career focused, ranging from the corporate world to non-profit; in the U.S. and abroad. Gordon Career Center staff is available by appointment or during drop-in hours to show you the resources available to help you find a great summer experience and to review your application materials. The internship or summer opportunity should be full-time for a minimum of 8 weeks.

Wesleyan Grants are grants and funding resources that are awarded through the Gordon Career Center. If you have questions about your eligibility or the specific requirements of a particular grant—please contact Marcy Herlihy, Director of Stewardship and Donor Relations via email wseg@wesleyan.edu. 

How To Apply: 

Applicants must upload and submit the following documents to this posting on Handshake by 9pm on Sunday, March 5, 2017. Any applications received after 9pm on 3/5/17 will not be considered. 

  1. Approved Resume 
    • Your resume must be approved by the Gordon Career Center on Handshake before you can submit your application. Note that resumes are reviewed, not necessarily approved, on Handshake within 2-business days, so please plan accordingly.
  2. Completed Application Form
  3. Completed Budget Form
  4. Signed & Dated Code of Conduct
  5. Completed Written Statements and Essays
Some grants require additional materials, read the descriptions carefully.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW AND DOWNLOAD REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

Please upload application materials to your "other" documents section on Handshake.

Once you've had your resume approved on Handshake and have uploaded the completed application materials and forms listed above, you must apply for Wesleyan Grants by clicking the green "Apply Now" button on the top right of this posting. Once you click "Apply Now" you will be able to select your resume and application materials before clicking "Apply" to submit your application. 


You must submit all required materials to be considered.


How to Complete Your Budget Form:
A detailed budget outlining the expected expenses for the duration of the internship. The submitted budget total should not exceed $4,000 (including Wesleyan’s Summer Earning Expectation -- see www.wesleyan.edu/finaid for more information on the Summer Earning Expectation). If your budget exceeds $4,000 please provide a detailed written explanation accounting for the additional expenses. There is no guarantee the portion of your budget above $4,000 will be funded.

For more information read our guide on How to Develop a Great Application.

Receiving the Grant
If selected, in mid-May you will receive a check for all of your approved budget.