Washington and Lee University
Global Stewardship International Internship Grants (funded by the Christian A. Johnson Endeavor Foundation) provide funding for a number of students each year to engage in meaningful internships abroad. Our hope is that as a transnational worker you will be introduced to the manners and perspectives adopted and employed by those working in professional fields in different countries and cultures. More than a career apprenticeship, Global internships are intended to help students become future leaders and better world citizens.
Internships should be at least 8 weeks long. Rather than choosing from a pre-approved list of available internships, the student is responsible for seeking out and proposing a specific international internship assignment. The e-Recruiting database located on the Career Services homepage will serve as an invaluable resource for locating potential internships as will the Center for International Education website at: http://internationaleducation.wlu.edu/workabroad/internships.htm
Awards will usually not exceed $3,000 and are intended to defray only the costs of transportation, housing, and food. Awards are based on the merit of your application and interview. The interview--which usually takes place in late March--is an important part of the process that serves both to confirm the committee’s reaction to the proposal and to discern one applicant over another.
Recipients must submit a program evaluation and a two-page (minimum) written report to the Center for International Education Office no later than six weeks upon returning to campus. The report should summarize the activities undertaken and address the benefits received. The report will be incorporated into the annual statement to the Johnson Foundation and may be published in The W&L Passport. An itemized budget should be attached to the report, detailing use of funds along with expense vouchers, including required receipts (expenses over $25.00). Any unused portion of funds must be returned.
Recipients are expected to offer an informal discussion of their experience with fellow students. Such discussions will typically take place as class visitation, student panels for International Education, and so forth.
Applications are due in the Center for International Education office by February 28, 2009 (after the February break). Contact Latha Dawson at the CIE for application forms.
