Urban Environmental Studies Internships

Guidelines

Program Overview:

Students selected to serve as urban environmental studies interns will have the unique opportunity to serve with a local agency focusing on environmental education, environmental monitoring, restoration projects, land acquisition and preservation, or environmental policy.

Previous interns have served with Freshwater Land Trust and the Ruffner Mountain Nature Center.

The internships afford students the opportunity to learn about conservation efforts, sustainable growth, and public and private funding for environmental programs.

Additionally, students are encouraged to think broadly about how their internship relates to their liberal arts education and complements their academic pursuits and interests.

Interns will receive a $2,500 stipend for the 8-week internship.

Eligibility:

• Student must be a rising sophomore, junior, or senior.

• Student must have a minimum GPA of 2.5.

• Student must be a BSC student in good-standing.

Application Process:

• Complete the application.

• Completed application and a college resume are due by no later than March 12, 2008. Both documents should be emailed to jjackson@bsc.edu.

• Urban Environmental Studies Interns for summer 2008 will be announced and winners notified by no later than March 14, 2008.