Develop Your Own Internship Program Information

This program was designed to help undergraduate students obtain career-related summer employment by offering non-profit and small for-profit employers a partial reimbursement of the student's summer wages. Cornell will reimburse non-profit employers up to 75% of the students wage, while for-profit employers will be reimbursed 50%. For interns employed by Cornell departments, the reimbursement occurs automatically through the bi-weekly payroll.

Key notes about the program and requirements:

• Eligible students must have Federal Work Study as a part of their financial aid package.
• Employment period must last 8-10 weeks
• Student must work at least 35 hours per week
• Student must be paid on an hourly wage
• Student cannot be enrolled in 6 or more credit hours over the summer
• The maximum employer reimbursement is $3000
• Application deadline is June 30, 2010, however funding is granted on a first-come, first-served basis. It is recommended to turn in applications by May 19, after which applications will continue to be accepted until all available funding is allocated (usually mid-June).

For more information, or to download an application, please visit the Develop Your Own Internship Program Site.