SLI Internships

 There are two types of part-time internships – micro-internships which are a shorter time commitment, and regular internships which are for more hours per week.

Micro-internships

Commitment of 6 – 7 hours each week for 9 or 10 weeks in summer 2023. The micro-internships will run from 7/5/23 - 9/1/23 (9 weeks) or 7/4/23 - 9/8/23 (10 weeks). Total hours for internship estimated at 60 - 70 hours.

Regular internships

Commitment of 15 or 20 hours each week for 9 or 10 weeks in summer 2023. 

• • The 9 week internships will run from 7/5/23 - 9/1/23 (estimated 135 hours for 15 weeks; 180 hours for 20 weeks).
  • The 10 week internships will run from 7/5/23 - 9/8/23 (estimated 150 hours for 15 weeks, 200 hours for 20 weeks).

All internships require:

• Summer course enrollment in ITRN with Dr. Miloni Gandhi (depends on projected number of hours of internship). Course tuition will be covered by the Science Learning Institute or your financial aid.
• A program orientation during week 9 of spring quarter and a training on the first day of the internship on Wednesday, 7/5/23. These are run by the Science Learning Institute.
• Submission of a final report of your internship experience at the end of the summer.
• Final presentation at the end of August or early September for an audience of all interns and mentors in the program.
• Attendance at a biweekly (every other week) cohort seminar on professional development topics (included in your hours/week)
• All above activities/ sessions are included in the total hours of your internship, on top of the hours on your internship project.

Amount varies depending on internship selected

Micro-internship - $1100 (6 – 7 hours per week for 9 weeks) or $1200 (10 weeks)

Regular internship options

• • 15 hours for 9 weeks - $2500
  • 15 hours for 10 weeks - $2800
  • 20 hours for 9 weeks - $3400
  • 20 hours for 10 weeks - $3800

Scholarship payments will occur in two installments and will depend on successful completion at each stage: one in the middle of the internship and one at the end after completion of the final report and final presentation.

1. Interest in STEM discipline(s). You don’t have to be a STEM major!
2. Review the “required skills” in the Project Catalog (not yet posted) and make sure you meet the minimum requirements. For some projects, this may include advance coursework and for others there are minimal requirements.
3. Have completed at least 6 units at Foothill College in the winter 2023 quarter.
4. Be enrolled at Foothill College in spring 2023 for at least 6 units.
5. Have Foothill College as your primary school (more credits at Foothill College than at De Anza College).
6. Full completion of the application, including naming a faculty/staff reference and upload of a resume. A full letter of recommendation IS NOT required.
7. You must be 18 and over to apply. 

Priority given to:

• Students who have demonstrated financial need (through completion of the FAFSA, CA Dream Act or an explanation of financial need in the supplementary questions).
• Students who have not previously had an internship or company experience.
• Students who have the intent to transfer to a 4-year university.
• First time degree earners (no prior degree such as a Bachelor’s or Associate).

Before submitting the application, there are actions you can take to make the application process run more smoothly. Click on the button below. 

Get prepared for the internship application

1. Fill out academicworks general scholarship application.
2. Fill out supplemental application questions, including uploading your resume. You will be asked to select up to 5 projects that you are interested in. Review the Project Catalog (not yet posted).
3. Upload unofficial transcript to scholarship portal.

APPLY HERE!

For Summer 2023, there are a total of 41 projects in the Project Catalog. Please review them carefully. You will be able to choose up to 5 projects that you are interested in, and you will indicate that in the application.

Here is a complete Project List for the titles and associated keywords for each project. 

A team from SLI will work with the project mentors/ supervisors to review applications and then select candidates. Finalists may be contacted for an interview depending on the project. Review the Project Catalog (not yet posted) for more details. Students may get more than one offer but can only accept one project. Final decisions will be made by early May.