Yawkey Program: Award Agreement

This form is only for interns that have been accepted into the Yawkey Nonprofit Internship Program, do not fill this out if you have not already received an acceptance email.

  • •I understand that I must complete an unpaid internship that completes the minimum hours reflected in the tier that my supervisor and I have agreed upon, at the qualifying internship site indicated in my application. I understand I must track my internship hours on a monthly basis in Sonia to demonstrate my compliance with the hours requirement. If circumstances arise that make it impossible for me to complete my internship, I will contact my CCD mentor as soon as possible before leaving the internship or, if not possible, immediately after leaving.

    • I understand that, if my internship is postponed or cancelled due to COVID-19 or other circumstances, I am responsible for communicating that with the Center for Career Development by emailing yawkey@bu.edu. I understand that I am not guaranteed funding in future semesters if this happens.

    • I understand that I must have appropriate visa or work authorization for the country in which the internship is located.

    • I understand that I am representing Boston University and the Yawkey Foundations to my host organization. I agree to act respectfully and professionally throughout my internship and to remain in good disciplinary standing at Boston University for the duration of my program participation. I will follow my host organization’s rules and regulations (e.g., hours of work, dress code, social media policy, etc.). I understand that the CCD reserves the right to rescind or seek repayment of the stipend if I fail to maintain good disciplinary standing or fail to behave professionally. • I accept that I will receive the stipend in two installments throughout the course of my participation in the Yawkey Program. I understand that I will receive an email with my distribution schedule. If applicable, I agree to contact BU Financial Assistance regarding my acceptance of this stipend as it may affect my total financial aid package.

    • I understand that this award is a living allowance stipend intended to defray living expenses. In no instance is a living allowance stipend a payment involving services as it relates to work, and it is not compensation for any work carried out during or in conjunction with the internship.

    • I understand that I have up to 2 weeks after the end of my internship to complete the following requirements as part of my participation in the Yawkey Nonprofit Internship Program. I understand that if I do not complete these remaining requirements within that 2 week period, my second stipend payment will not be released:

    • Attend an Internship Preparation Workshop

    • Submit a Learning Agreement by the assigned deadline

    • Check in with my CCD mentor at the mid-point of my internship

    • Complete an evaluation of my internship

    • Submit an In-action photo with caption

    • Submit a reflective essay (3–5 pages) by the assigned deadline

    • I understand that I am expected to share my experience with other BU students.

    • I understand that if I do not complete all or part of my internship or the program requirements, I may not receive all or part of my funding and/or may be required to repay already distributed funds. I understand that amounts subject to repayment may be added to my student account.

    • I understand that any misrepresentation of my internship site, application materials, or program requirements may disqualify me from receiving funds or require repayment of already distributed funds. I understand that amounts subject to repayment may be added to my student account.

    • I agree to contact my CCD mentor with any questions or concerns that arise during my internship.

    • I understand that I must remain enrolled as a full-time student at Boston University during the semester of my internship in order to receive my full award.

    • I understand that Boston University and the Center for Career Development are not agents of, and have no responsibility for, any host agency (internship site) that hosts internships for BU students.

    • I understand that I am not eligible to participate in this program if my internship was secured by paying a fee to any third party, including an individual or organization, for placement or participation. Additionally, internships that require fundraising in advance of participation are not eligible for funding.
  • NOTE: Stipend distribution information will be covered at the (required) Internship Prep Workshop. Please direct any questions to yawkey@bu.edu.