Requirements

College/School Eligibility:

  • Agriculture and Life Sciences
  • Architecture, Art and Planning
  • Arts and Sciences
  • Bowers CIS
  • Engineering
  • Human Ecology
  • Industrial and Labor Relations
  • SC Johnson Business - Dyson
  • SC Johnson Business - Hotel
  • SC Johnson Business - Johnson

Class Year Eligibility:

  • N/A

Open to:

  • Cornell Undergraduate Students

AVAILABLE ONLY TO STUDENTS WHO ARE ALREADY MEMBERS IN THE CORNELL TRADITION

 

Before starting the application process, students:

  • Must complete Support Account Canvas course.
  • Consider speaking with the program director about the experience and whether it falls within the program guidelines.
  • Secure a position (do not apply based on a potential position).
  • Must have details about their experience including
    • Location (travel to a location on this Travel warning list will require extra review)
    • Dates of experiences
    • Direct supervisor contact information
    • All budget costs (Housing, Transportation, Food, etc.)
    • Any required visas or immunizations.
    • Verify that their health insurance will provide coverage, especially if at a non-US location
    • We encourage students to sign up for direct deposit via the Bursar
      • If direct deposit has not been set up, students should expect to receive an email from Payment Works to register and receive payment. 
  • Note that freshmen cannot apply for funding for the summer between freshman and sophomore year.
  • Note that seniors only have until graduation day to utilize funding.

 

After completing the application:

  • Once all relevant sections are completed the application system will notify the program director of the student's application.
  • Students can check their application status. Applications will not be reviewed until all components have been completed.
  • It is the student's responsibility to follow-up on endorsements. Endorsement forms should be completed by the supervisor of the upcoming experience to confirm the dates and responsibilities of the experience.
  • The program director will inform students of the application decision.
  • Experiences are funded up front. It is advised that students should submit applications as soon as possible to expedite the funding.
  • Approval is at the program director's discretion.
  • Approved funding can take up to 2–4 weeks to process and disburse. Expect an extra 1-2 weeks during high volume times.
  • Once students have completed their internship or leadership experience, students must complete their post-experience application within two weeks of their end date.

Please note:

  • An ITART petition is required for travel to destinations classified as elevated risk. 
  • Students are responsible for understanding and complying with all border restrictions, as well as entry and re-entry requirements. 
  • Travel insurance is strongly encouraged.