Summer Internship Support Program Application

Priority Deadline: March 26, 2026

Final Deadline: April 23, 2026

Before beginning this application, be sure to review the eligibility requirements and other important information detailed on the Summer Internship Support Program page. Please note that to qualify for the EL Connector’s Summer Internship Support Program, your internship must be based at a professional or nonprofit site in the Greater Boston area and involve in-person participation from the intern. Students with internship placements at or affiliated with Boston University are not eligible for this program. Additionally, the internship must take place during Summer Term 2026 (May 19 – August 7) and involve a minimum commitment of 120 total hours during that period.

International students will need to demonstrate appropriate authorizations before beginning the internship.

Application Form - SISP 2026

About You

Name(Required)

First Last

Pronouns(Required)

BU Email(Required)

Phone(Required)

BUID(Required)

School/College(Required)

Note that the application is open only to Boston University students currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS).

Semester and Year of Graduation (Expected)(Required)

Note that applicants are required to have an expected date of graduation no earlier than Spring 2026.

Major(s)(Required)

Minor(s)

Transcript(Required)

Max. file size: 100 MB.

Please upload a copy of your unofficial Boston University transcript.

Optional information about transcript

While there is no minimum GPA required for the Summer Internship Support Program, the Selection Committee will review your transcript during the application process. If there is anything you would like to explain to the Committee about your transcript, we welcome you to use this space to do so.

Resume(Required)

Max. file size: 100 MB.

Please upload a copy of your updated resume.

Citizenship(Required)

I am a US citizen or permanent resident.

I am an international student.

Note that international students are obligated to provide in the next section documentation of federal authorization to participate in the internship. Please contact your ISSO advisor to discuss your internship if you have not already obtained authorization.

Internship Authorization Documentation (Required only of international students)

Max. file size: 100 MB.

All international students are required to upload your I-20 or DS-2019 form with appropriate work authorization.

Do you plan to enroll in any courses this summer, either at BU or elsewhere?(Required)

Yes

Unsure

If you answered "Yes" or "Unsure" above, please list the courses you are planning to enroll in and their schedules if you know them. Provide as much detail as possible. If you answered "No," please write "N/A" below.(Required)

In addition to your internship, do you plan to have another PAID position this summer?(Required)

Yes

If you answered “Yes” to the question just above, please list the title and location of your other position, along with the number of hours per week you will be working and the expected compensation you will receive. Those who haven't applied yet for other positions but plan to, please provide as much information as position. If you answered "No" to the question just above, please indicate "N/A" in the box below.(Required)

About Your Internship

Organization Name(Required)

Organization Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Organization Website(Required)

Internship Supervisor Name(Required)

First Last

Supervisor Title(Required)

Supervisor Email(Required)

Supervisor Phone(Required)

Internship Position Title(Required)

Internship Modality(Required)

In Person

Remote

Hybrid

Note that to qualify for this program, the applicant’s internship must be based in the Greater Boston area and involve in-person participation.

Is the internship offered by an organization that is affiliated in any way with Boston University?(Required)

Yes

Unsure

Note that only students with non-BU-affiliated internships are eligible for this program. Internships at BU affiliates (including Boston Medical Center) are not eligible.

Provide a brief description of the internship, including your title and department. Indicate what you understand your responsibilities will be during the internship.(Required)

Internship Posting or Full Position Description (if available)

Max. file size: 100 MB.

Internship Start Date (MM/DD/YYYY format)(Required)

Note that your internship must take place during the Summer Term 2026 calendar (May 19-August 7), and the start date should match what is listed on the internship confirmation form signed by your supervisor.

Internship End Date (MM/DD/YYYY format)(Required)

Note that your internship must take place during the Summer Term 2026 calendar (May 19-August 7), and the end date should match what is listed on the internship confirmation form signed by your supervisor.

Hours per Week(Required)

Please indicate below the numbers of hours each week you will be committing to this internship.

Weekly Schedule(Required)

If known, please indicate the days and times each week that you will be committing to the internship, as discussed with your site supervisor (e.g., MWF 9am-11am or afternoons 2 days a week). Be as specific as possible, and also make clear if any of those hours will be remote.

Internship Confirmation Form(Required)

Max. file size: 100 MB.

Upload the internship confirmation form, which must be completed and signed by your site supervisor.

Is this internship for academic credit and/or a required part of your academic program?(Required)

Yes

Unsure

If you answered "Yes" or "Unsure" to the question just above, please provide additional information. For "Yes" answers: indicate the course number and/or program associated with your internship. For "Unsure" answers: explain your situation in greater detail.

Have you applied, or do you plan to apply, for other funding to support your participation in this internship for summer 2026, either from BU or from a non-BU funding source?(Required)

Yes

If you answered “Yes” to the question just above, please list the names of all of the funding sources to which you have applied or plan to apply, the status of your application, and award amount you've requested/been awarded, if applicable (e.g., “BU ASC Unpaid Internship Funding Program – awarded $1500 for summer 2026” or “Yawkey Nonprofit Internship Program – awaiting decision on $4500 request”). If you answered “No” to the question just above, please indicate “N/A” in the box below. (While receiving compensation does not disqualify a student from the Summer Internship Program, the Selection Committee will prioritize students with the greatest financial need.)(Required)

Please describe your need for financial support this summer. Why are you applying for support and what would be the impact of receiving (or not receiving) it? Use this space to provide any relevant information about your current financial situation.(Required)

Was this internship secured by paying a fee to any third party, including an individual or organization, for placement or participation?(Required)

Yes

What was the primary resource that you used to secure this internship?(Required)

BU campus recruiting activities/events (Career Fairs, on-campus interviewing, etc.)

BU professor/faculty member or academic department resource (email from academic office, etc.)

Handshake internship posting

Family/friend

Online job board (indeed.com, idealist.org, etc.)

Previous job or internship contact

Emailed or called the organization directly

Other

Statement of Purpose

Please upload a statement of approximately 500 words that explains with as much specificity as possible how your summer internship relates to your undergraduate major and your future career goals. The statement should include information about why you are applying for participation in the EL Connector’s Summer Internship Support Program.

Statement of Purpose(Required)

Max. file size: 100 MB.

About Your Recommender(s)

Your application must be supported by a recommendation from either a BU faculty member, academic advisor, or former employer/supervisor who knows you well. The recommender should be someone familiar with your academic and/or professional experience. Submitting a second recommendation is optional. Please list your recommender’s information below. The recommendation letter(s) should be submitted by your recommender to casel@bu.edu. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that recommendation forms are submitted by the relevant deadline (March 26, 2026, for students applying by the priority deadline; April 23, 2026, for students applying by the final deadline).

Recommender Name(Required)

First Last

Recommender Title(Required)

Recommender Email(Required)

Recommender 2 Name (Optional)

First Last

Recommender 2 Title (Optional)

Recommender 2 Email (Optional)