Benjamin Franklin Scholars (BFS) Franklin Opportunity Fund (FOF) Application
Each year BFS provides funding for a limited number of unpaid or underpaid summer internships. These should be internships that allow you to further explore an area you've already touched on in your coursework or other experiences, or to continue a more firmly-grounded interest. We operate on a “you find it, we fund it” model. The internship duration may be for four (4) weeks or longer. Internships that are shorter than four weeks are not eligible. We are also unable to support internships that require interns to pay a fee for placement.
These funds are limited and allocated in mid-late April: thus, you should thus pursue other funding opportunities concurrently.
Eligibility
Applicants must be current first-years, sophomores, or juniors and in good standing in BFS. Students graduating in Spring 2024 are not eligible for this funding. Students may receive Franklin Opportunity Fund (FOF) funding only one time. Recipients of FOF funding may not simultaneously hold any other paid position during the time they are supported by the FOF.
Application Procedure
Please complete the application form carefully. It includes questions about the internship in which you’re interested, how you found it, and how it fits into your longer term academic and career goals.
Timeline
The spring 2024 deadline is rolling, with consideration of applications to begin on April 15 and applications considered after that deadline only as remaining funds allow.
*Please note: this application is not mobile-friendly and should only be accessed using a computer web browser.*
Benjamin Franklin Scholars (BFS) Franklin Opportunity Fund (FOF) Application
Benjamin Franklin Scholars (BFS) Franklin Opportunity Fund (FOF) Application
Each year BFS provides funding for a limited number of unpaid or underpaid summer internships. These should be internships that allow you to further explore an area you've already touched on in your coursework or other experiences, or to continue a more firmly-grounded interest. We operate on a “you find it, we fund it” model. The internship duration may be for four (4) weeks or longer. Internships that are shorter than four weeks are not eligible. We are also unable to support internships that require interns to pay a fee for placement.
These funds are limited and allocated in mid-late April: thus, you should thus pursue other funding opportunities concurrently.
Eligibility
Applicants must be current first-years, sophomores, or juniors and in good standing in BFS. Students graduating in Spring 2024 are not eligible for this funding. Students may receive Franklin Opportunity Fund (FOF) funding only one time. Recipients of FOF funding may not simultaneously hold any other paid position during the time they are supported by the FOF.
Application Procedure
Please complete the application form carefully. It includes questions about the internship in which you’re interested, how you found it, and how it fits into your longer term academic and career goals.
Timeline
The spring 2024 deadline is rolling, with consideration of applications to begin on April 15 and applications considered after that deadline only as remaining funds allow.
*Please note: this application is not mobile-friendly and should only be accessed using a computer web browser.*