Internships
Internships are an excellent way to learn about an employer or industry, and to gain skills and experience before you graduate. Many corporations, thinktanks, NGOs, government offices/agencies, and schools offer internships during the summer or academic year.听
Academic Credit
IS majors can receive one academic credit upon completion of a substantial internship.
- Subsequent internships cannot receive academic credit, but remain excellent enrichment opportunities.
- Students should contact Prof. Nakazato (Director of Undergraduates Studies) before you start your internship in order to ensure you receive academic credit.听
- Internships are listed as on your transcript as a one-credit pass/fail course.
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Funding assistance
Funding is available to assist students completing unpaid internships.
- The听Eagle Intern Fellowship听provides financial support to Boston College undergraduates who obtain summer internships with organizations that are not able to provide a salary. By eliminating financial barriers, this program provides an opportunity for you to explore your career interests and experience the world of work.
- The听Clough Center Civic Internship Grants听fund students who would otherwise be uncompensated for work on behalf of government, non-profit, or civic organizations during the summer. Applications are due in April each year.听
- The听CW蜜桃传媒 Colloquium Fellowship听advances women鈥檚 leadership by providing funds to help offset the costs of an unpaid summer internship. Applications are due in April.