Students

The Social Impact Scholars is especially interested in working with students who:
- Are not well-connected to the business world
- Live in a geographic area where it’s difficult to get relevant business experience
- Can only obtain employment in jobs unrelated to their majors
- Are underrepresented in business schools and/or the consulting field
You are encouraged to apply and we will do our best to ensure you can gain experience without financial hardship.
Eligibility
Requirements
- University student (who has completed at least their freshman year and was enrolled in a university during the preceding semester).
- Able to commit to 5 hours per week and week and meet virtually at the designated times (in the NYC timezone). Meeting attendance is required. For those in the New York area there will a few times throughout the summer to meet in person.
- NOT working in a full-time internship elsewhere over the summer (We love that you have another opportunity, and you should focus on that internship and leave the space open for someone else).
Application Due on April17th
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Internship Location
You are able to participate in this program virtually, so you do not need to be in New York City. However, you must be able to meet at designated check-in times (in the NYC timezone). For those who live in the New York area, there will be a few in-person opportunities to interact with your client and team (this is a big change for 2019 based on feedback from last summer’s cohort).
Required Qualifications
There is no expectation that you have taken any particular coursework or that you are an “expert” in a certain area. The projects that we work on with our client require strong critical thinking and time management, the ability to work with a team, and dedication to the client and the meetings.
Internship Funding Options
The Social Impact Scholars does not have the funds to pay its student interns at this time (even a minor stipend per student would cost over $50,000.00 per summer!) However, we firmly believe in allowing all interested students the opportunity to gain experience regardless of their ability to pay. As such, there are two options:
Unpaid Part-Time Internship
The internship is designed to be 5+ hours per week and be somewhat flexible around when you complete your work product (note: check-in meetings will occur at a fixed time determined before you start your internship) so that you could participate in paid employment elsewhere. This allows you to earn an income from a job that doesn’t necessarily provide you with relevant experience while still getting consulting / social impact experience with us!
University Funding
Our internship may be eligible for university funding for those with financial need. NYU students should look into: