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The ESF Career Fellowships are intended to promote the career and professional development of students at the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry. These Fellowships are made possible by the generous donations of alumni and supporters of the college, who are committed to solving environmental challenges, and supporting students who strive to do the same.

The ESF Career Fellowships support internships, interdisciplinary projects, and conference attendance for undergraduate and graduate students. ESF Career Fellows are exceptional students who seek to pursue experiences that can truly shape their development. With the help of the ESF Career Fellowships, the chance to pursue career dreams can become a reality.

Fellowship applicants must demonstrate: • Dedication to the environment and their field of study;• Passion and enthusiasm for their proposed experience;• Demonstrated promise in pursuing their career goals; and • Ability to plan and follow through with aprofessional experience.

Applicants must provide evidence of their exceptional engagement in their field of study, as well as their intention to pursue a career in it.

Eligibility The ESF Career Fellowships provide financial support to undergraduate and graduate students who have completed at least one full semester at SUNY-ESF. Students must be full-time, in good standing with the College, and be returning to campus for at least one semester following the experience.

Amount of Support The ESF Career Fellowships process provides funding to students based on merit and identified need. Support will vary depending on the experience proposed. Awards can range from $200 - $6,000.

Fellowships to be Awarded in 2018-2019 We are excited to offer the following Fellowship opportunities this year:

• Cotton Fellowship• Fink Fellowship• Robert M. Sand ’50 Internship Fund

Multiple awards are given as a part of each Fellowship. It is also possible that additional Fellowships may be added to the process depending on time of the donation.

ESF Career Fellowships

ESF Career Fellowships—Internship Applica on 2 

ESF Career Fellowships Internship

Internship Application Requirements

Application Cover Page

Personal information and information specific to the internship, including the site, internship faculty sponsor, internship site supervisor, duration of the internship and internship summary.

Proposal

Provide an introduction to your internship and why it is important. Be sure to include internship goals and objectives, what you're proposing to do, supervision/evaluation of internship, and your professional ambitions/career goals. 1 page limit.

Budget Justification

The requested funds should match the duration of the internship. This is calculated using the maximum hourly rate ($12/hour), the number of hours to be dedicated per week (max 40), and ultimately the total amount of hours and funds necessary for the duration of the internship (max 12 weeks). This amount is for internships done with not-for-profit organizations. The Fellowship will pay half of this amount for internships done with for-profit organizations.

Letter or Email of Support from Faculty Member (If for credit, typically the Faculty Sponsor)

The faculty member’s statement must explicitly discuss the following: (1) the start and end date of the internship, (2) the relationship between the internship and the student’s academic program of study, (3) the work to be accomplished, (4) the name of the immediate internship host site supervisor, and (5) how the faculty will support the student. Internships DO NOT need to be done for credit.

Letter of Support from Internship Host Site Supervisor

Statements must be written by the person who will directly supervise the internship, and should explicitly discuss the following: (1) the start and end date of the internship, (2) the importance of the internship, (3) the nature of the work to be accomplished, (4) how the internship will be supervised, and (5) if it is a for-profit organization, an agreement to cover half of the intern pay ($6 per hour).

Resume or CV

Resume or CV should be attached as part of your application.

Unofficial Academic Transcript

Unofficial Academic Transcript should be attached as part of your application.

Please submit completed application to the Career Services Office in 105 Bray Hall or via e-mail to careers@esf.edu (PDF) by Friday March 22, 2019 4:30 pm.

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Examples of Previously Funded Internships www.esf.edu/career/students/fellowships.htm

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ESF Career Fellowships Internship

_____________________________ Applicant Signature

Internship ApplicationPlease submit this completed form, internship proposal, budget justification, two letters of support (faculty member and host site supervisor), unofficial academic transcript, and resume/CV to the Career Services Office in 105 Bray Hall or via e-mail to careers@esf.edu by Friday March 22, 2019 4:30 pm.

Last Name ______________________First Name ____________________ M.I.______

SYR.edu Email ___________________________ Cell Phone______________________

Degree Seeking (Associates, Bachelors, Masters, PhD) __________________________

Anticipated Graduation Date ______________ Credits Complete __________________

Major(s) _______________________________ Minor ________________________

Are you in the Honors Program? Yes No

Internship Organization (Name and Address)

Site Supervisor (Name and E-mail)

Internship Faculty Member (Name and E-mail)

Internship Start Date _______________ Internship End Date __________________

Brief Internship Summary (3-5 bullets on proposed experience):

Salary Provided by Organization: ___________________________________________

Amount Requested from ESF Career Fellowships:______________________________

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ESF Career Fellowships Internship

Internship Proposal

Provide an introduction to your internship and why it is important. Be sure to include internship goals and objectives, what you're proposing to do, supervision/evaluation of internship, and your professional ambitions/career goals. 1 page limit.

Internship Budget Justification

Describe how the total request was calculated, NOT how the money will be spent. Typically this request is calculated in terms of an hourly rate ($/hour), number of hours to be dedicated per week or per task, and ultimately the total amount of hours and funds necessary for the duration of the internship. If it is a for-profit organization, the funding request should be halved.

Description Rate/Hour

($) Hours/Week Length of

Internship

Total Funding Request

Example: Internship with Plenitud Iniciativas Ecoeducativas in Puerto Rico learning permaculture design

$12/hour 40 hours/week 12 weeks $5,760