Interested in summer support?
Info
Lang Center
Explore options for summer opportunities through Swarthmore College
Partner with a mission-driven nonprofit or community-based organization
External Programs
Participate in pre-designed educational programs with funding from the Academic Divisions
Chester Community Fellowship
DEEPEN ACADEMIC SKILLS
CONTRIBUTE TO A BETTER WORLD
Support Chester-based community organizations
Research with Faculty
Join existing faculty-led research projects through Richard Rubin, Lang Center, or Academic Divisions
Social Impact Summer Scholarship
WHAT DO YOU MOST WANT TO DO THIS SUMMER?
Intern at a nonprofit or government agency with funding from the Lang Center
Academic Divisions
Intern in a field within your major/minor
CIL Venture Fund
Develop your skills by exploring your own (or group) venture project
Career Services
EXPLORE A TOPIC OF INTEREST
Work with an established local start-up or propose a unique, unpaid internship
Independent Research
CIL Summer Fund
Continue your learning through a self-driven project with the Academic Divisions
Engage in an entrepreneurial learning experience
PLAN A MULTI-YEAR PROJECT
GAIN REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE
S3P Mentors
Lang Opportunity Scholars
Provide academic mentorship and social support to incoming FLI students in STEM+
Develop a project that creates a needed social resource in the U.S. or abroad
Richard Rubin
Mellon Mays
Richard Rubin Scholars benefit from staff/faculty mentorship and research or internship experiences
Project Pericles
Conduct research in humanities and humanistic social sciences to support future Ph.D. applications
Prepare social impact projects that address pressing regional, national, or global challenges
Scan for more info!
LANG CENTER
If your main hope for the summer is to contribute to social good, look no further than the Lang Center! They offer several opportunities including funding for internships, research, independent projects, and a special fellowship in Chester. Meet with a Lang Center Associate to learn more!
NGOs, Government Agencies, Policy & Politics & More!
Looking for funding for an internship? Many offices on campus support students pursuing unpaid opportunities!
Good things take time! Explore multi-year opportunities to make an impact over a longer timeline.
Have a unique area of interest that you want to pursue? Consider a self-directed project to deepen your understanding or experience!
ACADEMIC DIVISIONS
The Academic Divisons are the largest funder on campus. They support opportunities focused on expanding your academic experience. This includes research, internships, external programs, and academically-focused engaged scholarship.
Have a unique area of interest that you want to pursue? Consider a self-directed project to deepen your understanding or experience!
Currently a Richard Rubin scholar? You may be eligible to participate in faculty-led research on campus
Richard Rubin
Academic Divisions
Through the Faculty Led Engaged Research (FLER) grant, students can partner on research projects relating to social, civil, and ethical engagement
Lang Center
In the Natural Sciences & Engineering, and Social Science Divisions, students can support faculty research in a variety of disciplines and settings
LANG CENTER
If your main hope for the summer is to contribute to social good, look no further than the Lang Center! They offer several opportunities including funding for internships, research, independent projects, and a special fellowship in Chester. Meet with a Lang Center Associate to learn more!
NGOs, Government Agencies, Policy & Politics & More!
LANG CENTER
If your main hope for the summer is to contribute to social good, look no further than the Lang Center! They offer several opportunities including funding for internships, research, independent projects, and a special fellowship in Chester. Meet with a Lang Center Associate to learn more!
NGOs, Government Agencies, Policy & Politics & More!
LOOKING FOR Funding for an Internship?
Many offices on campus support students pursing unpaid internships!
- Interested in the leadership, entrepreneurship, or innovation? Check out the CIL.
- Are you a FLI student participating in the Rubin Mentorship program? They can fund a summer internship!
- Career Services can match you with an employer or support an internship you find.
- The Lang Center funds internships with Social Impact Organizations.
- Academic Divisions will fund internships contributing to your academic path.
Students who have secured an opportunity in fields that are unpaid (i.e. non-profit, government, arts/film/media, law or legal work for undergrads) may apply for funding for that opportunity
Career Services Summer Stipend (CSSS)
Students can apply to gain real world experience working at Philly-based start-ups
Swarthmore Future Entrepreneurship Program (SFEP)
OR
Looking for funding for an internship? Many offices on campus support students pursuing unpaid opportunities!
Richard Rubin Scholars benefit from staff/faculty mentorship and research or internship experiences
Richard Rubin Scholar Mentor Program
Academic Divisions
Through Faculty-Led Engaged Research (FLER), students partner on research projects that center marginalized voices, challenge injustice, and co-create knowledge
Lang Center
In the Natural Sciences & Engineering, and Social Science Divisions, students can support faculty research in a variety of disciplines and settings
Have a unique area of interest that you want to pursue? Consider a self-directed project to deepen your understanding or experience!
Project Pericles
Propose and implement a social and civic action project in a regional, national, or international focus. Currently enrolled students can apply in teams of 2 or more.
Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program
Conduct a research project in the Humanities to support your future graduate school applications.
Students who have secured an internship in fields that are unpaid (i.e. non-profit, government, arts/film/media, law or legal work for undergrads) may apply for funding for that opportunity
Career Services Summer Stipend (CSSS)
Through SFEP, students can apply to gain real world experience working at local start up companies through a partnership with Ben Franklin Technology Partners
Swarthmore Future Entrepreneurship Program (SFEP)
OR
Lang Opportunity Scholarship Program
Develop a project that creates a needed social resource in the U.S. or abroad. Implement the project during the next summer.
Good things take time! Explore multi-year opportunities to make an impact over a longer timeline.
Richard Rubin Mentoring Program
The program has the fundamental objective to advance the academic, interpersonal, social, and professional success of Swarthmore students who are first-generation students and/or low income.
Good things take time! Explore multi-year opportunities to make an impact over a longer timeline.
Want to Learn More?
Check out the Summer Opportunities Website for information from all offices offering summer opportuities!
Want to Learn More?
Check out the Summer Opportunities Website for information from all offices offering summer opportuities!
Connect your learning with hands-on experience outside of the classroom by engaging in faculty-led research projects, participating in external programs, or exploring creative arts activities.
Connect your learning with hands-on experience outside of the classroom by engaging in faculty-led research projects, participating in external programs, or exploring creative arts activities.
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Interested in summer support?
Info
Lang Center
Explore options for summer opportunities through Swarthmore College
Partner with a mission-driven nonprofit or community-based organization
External Programs
Participate in pre-designed educational programs with funding from the Academic Divisions
Chester Community Fellowship
DEEPEN ACADEMIC SKILLS
CONTRIBUTE TO A BETTER WORLD
Support Chester-based community organizations
Research with Faculty
Join existing faculty-led research projects through Richard Rubin, Lang Center, or Academic Divisions
Social Impact Summer Scholarship
WHAT DO YOU MOST WANT TO DO THIS SUMMER?
Intern at a nonprofit or government agency with funding from the Lang Center
Academic Divisions
Intern in a field within your major/minor
CIL Venture Fund
Develop your skills by exploring your own (or group) venture project
Career Services
EXPLORE A TOPIC OF INTEREST
Work with an established local start-up or propose a unique, unpaid internship
Independent Research
CIL Summer Fund
Continue your learning through a self-driven project with the Academic Divisions
Engage in an entrepreneurial learning experience
PLAN A MULTI-YEAR PROJECT
GAIN REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE
S3P Mentors
Lang Opportunity Scholars
Provide academic mentorship and social support to incoming FLI students in STEM+
Develop a project that creates a needed social resource in the U.S. or abroad
Richard Rubin
Mellon Mays
Richard Rubin Scholars benefit from staff/faculty mentorship and research or internship experiences
Project Pericles
Conduct research in humanities and humanistic social sciences to support future Ph.D. applications
Prepare social impact projects that address pressing regional, national, or global challenges
Scan for more info!
LANG CENTER
If your main hope for the summer is to contribute to social good, look no further than the Lang Center! They offer several opportunities including funding for internships, research, independent projects, and a special fellowship in Chester. Meet with a Lang Center Associate to learn more!
NGOs, Government Agencies, Policy & Politics & More!
Looking for funding for an internship? Many offices on campus support students pursuing unpaid opportunities!
Good things take time! Explore multi-year opportunities to make an impact over a longer timeline.
Have a unique area of interest that you want to pursue? Consider a self-directed project to deepen your understanding or experience!
ACADEMIC DIVISIONS
The Academic Divisons are the largest funder on campus. They support opportunities focused on expanding your academic experience. This includes research, internships, external programs, and academically-focused engaged scholarship.
Have a unique area of interest that you want to pursue? Consider a self-directed project to deepen your understanding or experience!
Currently a Richard Rubin scholar? You may be eligible to participate in faculty-led research on campus
Richard Rubin
Academic Divisions
Through the Faculty Led Engaged Research (FLER) grant, students can partner on research projects relating to social, civil, and ethical engagement
Lang Center
In the Natural Sciences & Engineering, and Social Science Divisions, students can support faculty research in a variety of disciplines and settings
LANG CENTER
If your main hope for the summer is to contribute to social good, look no further than the Lang Center! They offer several opportunities including funding for internships, research, independent projects, and a special fellowship in Chester. Meet with a Lang Center Associate to learn more!
NGOs, Government Agencies, Policy & Politics & More!
LANG CENTER
If your main hope for the summer is to contribute to social good, look no further than the Lang Center! They offer several opportunities including funding for internships, research, independent projects, and a special fellowship in Chester. Meet with a Lang Center Associate to learn more!
NGOs, Government Agencies, Policy & Politics & More!
LOOKING FOR Funding for an Internship?
Many offices on campus support students pursing unpaid internships!
Students who have secured an opportunity in fields that are unpaid (i.e. non-profit, government, arts/film/media, law or legal work for undergrads) may apply for funding for that opportunity
Career Services Summer Stipend (CSSS)
Students can apply to gain real world experience working at Philly-based start-ups
Swarthmore Future Entrepreneurship Program (SFEP)
OR
Looking for funding for an internship? Many offices on campus support students pursuing unpaid opportunities!
Richard Rubin Scholars benefit from staff/faculty mentorship and research or internship experiences
Richard Rubin Scholar Mentor Program
Academic Divisions
Through Faculty-Led Engaged Research (FLER), students partner on research projects that center marginalized voices, challenge injustice, and co-create knowledge
Lang Center
In the Natural Sciences & Engineering, and Social Science Divisions, students can support faculty research in a variety of disciplines and settings
Have a unique area of interest that you want to pursue? Consider a self-directed project to deepen your understanding or experience!
Project Pericles
Propose and implement a social and civic action project in a regional, national, or international focus. Currently enrolled students can apply in teams of 2 or more.
Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program
Conduct a research project in the Humanities to support your future graduate school applications.
Students who have secured an internship in fields that are unpaid (i.e. non-profit, government, arts/film/media, law or legal work for undergrads) may apply for funding for that opportunity
Career Services Summer Stipend (CSSS)
Through SFEP, students can apply to gain real world experience working at local start up companies through a partnership with Ben Franklin Technology Partners
Swarthmore Future Entrepreneurship Program (SFEP)
OR
Lang Opportunity Scholarship Program
Develop a project that creates a needed social resource in the U.S. or abroad. Implement the project during the next summer.
Good things take time! Explore multi-year opportunities to make an impact over a longer timeline.
Richard Rubin Mentoring Program
The program has the fundamental objective to advance the academic, interpersonal, social, and professional success of Swarthmore students who are first-generation students and/or low income.
Good things take time! Explore multi-year opportunities to make an impact over a longer timeline.
Want to Learn More?
Check out the Summer Opportunities Website for information from all offices offering summer opportuities!
Want to Learn More?
Check out the Summer Opportunities Website for information from all offices offering summer opportuities!
Connect your learning with hands-on experience outside of the classroom by engaging in faculty-led research projects, participating in external programs, or exploring creative arts activities.
Connect your learning with hands-on experience outside of the classroom by engaging in faculty-led research projects, participating in external programs, or exploring creative arts activities.