We want you to be prepared for future success with actual experiences. It's not who you know, but who knows you. It's not what you have done, but what you can do. That happens throughout the year, including summer. Below are Wabash-funded programs that will provide you the opportunity to experience the professional world and build your network.
Dill Fund
Proposals, arising from interests stimulated by a student's course work and Wabash experiences, should expand or deepen an area of study in a way not available through Wabash's traditional programs. Projects should be entirely student-generated, although students are encouraged to consult with faculty or staff as they plan their projects and prepare their proposals. The Dill Fund Committee considers proposals. All opportunities presented must be unpaid. Internship opportunities must be with non-profit organizations. These opportunities are student-initiated and are not posted in Handshake For more information see Dill Fund.
Contact: Career Services
Opportunities: Approximately 10-12
See Dill & Coons Fund Application Page
Open to: Freshmen through Juniors
DILL Small Business Internship Fund (SBIF)
The purpose of this program is to provide students with internship opportunities with alumni in a small business or entrepreneurial setting. The bulk of these opportunities are located outside Indiana. SBIF is an endowed fund managed by Career Services and funded by Wabash alumni. Qualifying opportunities are posted in Handshake and are specified as eligible for this program. You must also complete an SBIF application and submit it to Career Services by the application deadline date. Interns must complete a blog entry and a reflective paper. Students must plan to return to the college at the end of the internship.
Contact: Career Services
Opportunities: 10-14
Posted on Handshake
Open to: Freshmen through Juniors
Summer Academic Internships
Summer Academic Internships are through academic departments. Students work side by side with professors assisting with academic research, writing, or running experiments. These are HIGHLY competitive internships. Each Department has its own criteria for the selection of internships, but all internships are posted on Handshake and follow the regular timeline for internships, as outlined. Students are paid a stipend, and on-campus housing is provided to students.
Contact: Department Chair
Opportunities: 30-35
Posted on Handshake
Open to: Freshmen through Juniors
Summer Hourly Workers
There are multiple departments that hire students to work during the summer to support the regular work of the department. Positions range from the Dean of Students' Office to Trippet Hall Hotel, from Lilly Library to Career Services, and from IT Services to Allen Center. These are competitive applications and come with housing provided on campus. The Summer Hourly Workers duration range from 8 to 15 weeks.
Contact: Career Services
Opportunities: 30-35
Posted on Handshake
Open to: Freshmen through Juniors
Coons Grant
The political science department has funding available to provide financial assistance for students who work as summer interns in public service. Awards are open to all continuing students but preference is given to juniors who are political science majors or minors. Students who have obtained internships in local, state or national government or international organizations may apply for funds. Awards are available for internships in the US or abroad. Internships are not available for work in election campaigns of parties or candidates. For more information see Political Science - Scholarships & Awards
Contact: Career Services
Opportunities: Approximately 4-5
See Dill & Coons Fund Application Page
Open to: Freshmen through Juniors
Departmental Internships
Managed by each academic department and some campus offices; research and project-based summer opportunities, on campus.