Wellesley Grants Program
Career Education
Grants Program
Funding for Wellesley students who find their own unpaid summer internships.
The Career Education Grants Program is supported by approximately three dozen donor-endowed funds or gifts targeted to support Wellesley students across all career sectors, geographic locations, and class years.
Apply in WorkdayFebruary 1 - March 1, 2024 by 5 pm ESTStudents do not need to have an internship confirmed in order to apply for the Career Education Grants Program, but they do need a clear vision of their proposed summer experience so they can describe in the application how this experience will benefit them professionally, personally, and academically.
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FAQs
Still have questions? Check out our FAQs or contact us at internships@wellesley.edu.
Resume Workshops
Join these interactive workshops to strengthen your resume content and accomplishment statements (or start your resume from scratch!) and learn more about the Career Education resume guidelines.
Wed., Feb. 14 @ 6 pm, Science Center L220 Register HERE in Handshake
Tues., Feb. 20 @ 2 pm, Science Center L220 Register HERE in Handshake
Cover Letter Basics Workshops
Whether you've never written a cover letter before, or you have some but would like to strengthen them, this workshop will help you get tips on how to write a strong and persuasive cover letter!
Thurs., Feb. 15 @ 5 pm, Lulu 415 Register HERE in Handshake
Thurs., Feb. 22 @ 8 pm, Lulu 415 Register HERE in Handshake
"How to Find an Internship" Workshops
Are you searching for a summer internship? Not sure where to get started, or how to search effectively? Join us for an hour-long discussion focused on How to Find an Internship, with tips and strategies to assist you in your search and applications. There will be a brief presentation followed by lots of time for Q&A. Please bring your questions!
Check back later in February for dates!
Application Work Parties
Revise your resume, cover letter, and short-answer questions with your Wellesley sibs and advisors to help! No question is too small, no draft too rough—bring them all!
Tues., Feb. 20 6:00-8:00 pm at the Atrium PNE Register HERE in Handshake
Wed., Feb. 28 6:00-8:00 pm at the Science Center Data Lounge Register HERE in Handshake
Mailing List
For email reminders and application tips throughout the College's Fall/Spring internship application cycles, please sign up for our Internships Mailing List.
Application Preliminary ReviewsLooking for application feedback? Sign up for a 30-minute Application Preliminary Review with a Career Education staff member. Spring application reviews can be scheduled on one of the days offered (Feb 20-23, 26). Sign up in Handshake in early Feb. (Select “Application Preliminary Review” under the “Wellesley-Sponsored Internships and Grants” category once you sign in). |