Alumni Sponsored Internship Program

The Williams Alumni Sponsored Internship Program is the result of the combined efforts of the Office of Career Counseling, alumni, students, faculty, sponsors, and administration.

Each summer the program provides funding for about 100 interns in government, non-profit, and community service sectors.

The Williams Alumni Sponsored Internship Program enables students to perform a public service to organizations and work on special projects with an opportunity to gain experience, explore career fields, develop skills, and build a network.

PLEASE NOTE: If you plan on applying for a Williams Alumni Sponsored Internship you MUST attend a Summer Starter Workshop.

All summer starter sessions are held at the OCC.

The Programs

Note: The following endowments have been established to provide funding to students interested in pursuing summer experiences in a variety of fields. It is not necessary for students to specify to which fund they intend to apply. The committee will determine which funds fit best for the student projects.

The Class of 1951 Internship Program was founded by the Class of 1951 to establish an endowment fund to support students who participate in a competitive application process, and receive a stipend to perform an internship with nonprofit and government sponsored programs.

The Class of 1972 Internship Program provides an opportunity for students to gain practical experience in the areas of public service and public policy. It enables them to engage in innovative projects which address significant issues in society and link knowledge and structural change within society.

The Class of 1974 Internship Program, founded by the Class of 1974, provides meaningful assistance to students to enable increased participation in off-campus community service organizations engaging in worthwhile endeavors with professionals in various nonprofit or community service oriented fields.

The Class of 1975 Internship Program, founded by the Class of 1975, provides opportunities for students to perform internships in organizations that are nonprofit and/or community service oriented.

The David Bartsch Internship Program, founded by David Bartsch '74 provides opportunities to students who are graduates of United World Colleges that propose work plans carried out on their own or through nonprofit organizations that seek to improve the quality of life in a local, regional, national, or international community.

The Fox Internship Program, funded by the Mukti Fund to honor Thomas H. Fox '61, provides an opportunity for students to engage in projects in a non-profit or governmental organization working for the betterment of developing nations particularly those in Africa and the Caribbean and/or for the resolution of issues facing those nations, particularly sustainable agriculture and the environment.

The Kershaw Internship Program is supported by a gift in memory of Joseph Kershaw, Professor of Economics at Williams and by the Center for Environmental Studies. It provides students with an opportunity to participate in working environments including community service organizations and foundations where government, business, and society at large interface to solve real-life problems.

The Kraft Internship Program, founded by the Kraft family, provides an opportunity for students with an interest in private nonprofit and government agencies located in New England which promote social equality and provide direct assistance to consumers of social services.

The Levien Internship Program, founded by Lawrence D. Levien '68, supports students who have demonstrated a significant hands-on commitment to, and substantive involvement with journalism at the College for at least one full year and the intention to continue such a position on a full-time basis upon graduation.

The Marver Internship Program was founded by James D. Marver '72 to encourage students interested in domestic public policy analysis to participate in real world experiences and exposes them to contemporary domestic policy research and analysis which the student may want to carry on as an independent study/thesis.

The Mead Internship Program which began in 1951, is supported by a generous gift from the estate of George J. Mead. The program encourages Williams students to prepare for and participate in government service at the federal, state, and local levels. Mead said in his will, "this gift shall be used to improve the quality of leadership and service in all branches of government."

The Michael Dively '61 Internship Program, founded by Michael Dively '61, provides financial assistance to students in good standing who undertake an internship that serves to increase their awareness about their sexuality and society's awareness about and acceptance of people who are gay, lesbian, transgendered, or bisexual.

FAQs about the Williams Alumni Sponsored Internship Program

Q: What are the objectives of the Williams Alumni Sponsored Internship Program?
A: To provide an opportunity for students:

Q: Who is eligible?
A: Currently enrolled Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors returning in September to complete their final semester are invited to apply for Williams Alumni Sponsored Internships.

Q: What are the application requirements?
A: To qualify for a Williams Alumni Sponsored Internship you must attend a summer starter workshop at OCC and submit a letter of interest and resume with the internship application prior to the deadline.

Q: What are the selection criteria?
A: A committee of faculty and staff appointed by the Internship Program Counselor will select internship recipients based on the quality of their application materials.

Q: What is the amount of the internship stipend?
A: The amount a student receives is $3,200 for an eight to ten week internship.

Q: When are students notified about the internships?
A: You will be notified of your status two weeks after the application deadline.

Q: What are my responsibilities if I am selected for a Williams Alumni Sponsored Internship Program?
A:

Q: How do I get started?
A: By attending a Summer Starter Workshop at the Office of Career Counseling.

Q: When are the Summer Starter Workshops?
A:

Ron Gallagher

Assistant Director

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Ron is our counselor for much of the nonprofit world including social services, the arts, and entertainment. He also enjoys working with those interested in international humanitarian efforts.