The Green Internship Application is now available. Please follow this link for additional information and to obtain the application. http://www.memphis.edu/internships/studentguide/greeninternship.php. Priority deadline is October 2nd. Final deadline is October 16th.
What is a green internship? A green internship is an educational/work experience sponsored by an organization that promotes sustainability in areas such as:
- Energy efficiency
- Utility conservation
- Environmental protection
- Recycling
Who is eligible to apply for a green internship? Undergraduate students who have:
- first-generation or low-income or students with a disability
- minimum sophomore standing at time of application
- minimum 2.50 grade point average
- minimum of one or more regular semesters (fall/spring) remaining before graduation.
Undergraduate students who have active status in the Student Success Programs (SSP) will be given first consideration after meeting these requirements.
What are the green internship requirements? Students selected for a Green Internship are required to:
- satisfactorily complete an approved learning contract
- Internship Course in Academic Major or
- UNIV 4000 – Community Internship
- earn 3 semester hours of academic credit
- work 150 clock hours during the semester
- present internship experience at Green Internships Recognition Event
What do selected green interns earn?
Interns earn a stipend of $10 per hour (or $1500 for the semester) plus $200 to assist with tuition costs for an academic internship for a total of $1700. University stipends will be distributed bi-weekly.
Email greeninternships@memphis.edu with any questions.
Priority deadline is October 2nd . Final deadline is October 16th
Apply Now! http://www.memphis.edu/internships/studentguide/greeninternship.php