Potential matching funds for internship program:

The Michigan Corporate Relations Network (M-CRN) is a statewide university network designed to create partnerships that will connect state industry to critical university assets in ways that will help the Michigan economy grow and prosper.

Six public universities in Michigan make up the network. They are Michigan State University, Michigan Technological University, Wayne State University, Western Michigan University, and University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and Dearborn.

One component of the M-CRN is the creation of a Small-Company Internship Award Program (SCIA).  The program will provide each school with $25,000 of funding per year for two years (2012 and 2013) to help small businesses hire students to work as interns on projects that are both beneficial to the company and academically relevant to the student.

Click here to view SCIA guidelines.

Click here to view the Intern Position Template. (Return forms to Paul Jaques)

Click here for more information on developing an internship program.

For students who have secured an unpaid internship during summer 2012, the MSU Federal Credit Union Internship Opportunity Award program is designed to encourage and support your initiative in finding experiential learning opportunities that help you prepare for your career.  Funded by the generosity of the MSUFCU and individual donors, this program is administered through the MSU Career Services Network.

Up to thirteen (13) Awards of $1,000 each are available.  Additional awards will be given based on available program funds and demonstrated student interest and need. 

Click here to view application

Click here to view program overview

To be considered for this award, all applicants need submit the following materials to MSU Career Services (details listed below):

1.   Application – completely filled out and signed. You must have secured (accepted) a position as a summer intern to apply. 
2.   Personal Essay – One (1) typed page describing your career goals and how this summer internship opportunity fits into your strategy for achieving your career goals.  You are encouraged to demonstrate your passion for your internship opportunity as well as any financial considerations that are affecting your ability to pursue your summer internship.
3.   Current Resume 

Submit all materials by 5pm on March 30, 2012:

Email:  morganw6@msu.edu 

Fax: (517) 355-9523 or

Mail/Hand deliver: MSU Career Services, 113 Student Services, East Lansing MI 48824