Aspire Experiential Learning Fund Application

Aspire Experiential Learning Fund Application

The Aspire Center is dedicated to supporting students participating in unpaid or low-paying experiential learning opportunities. Experiential learning includes internships, micro-internships, research, fellowships, conferences, and projects.

These funds are intended to help with the costs associated with participating in your internship or experience. In most cases, our funds are not intended to cover costs of living that you would naturally incur outside of the internship/experience. This fund cannot be used to cover wages or "lost" wages.

If you have not yet secured your experience but would like to apply for funding as you search, The Aspire Center would like to assist you in finding your next opportunity. Make an appointment with your career specialist on Navigate or send an email to aspire@carthage.edu

First Name*

Last Name*

Student ID Number*

Graduation*

When do you expect to graduate from Carthage?

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Your Major*

(you can select multiple)

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Carthage Email*

During which semester is your internship?*

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During which year is your internship?*

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Start date

End Date

What is the name of the company or organization that is providing your experience?*

Location*

Please list the city and state where the experience is located.

Offer Letter*

Please upload your offer letter on company letterhead. This should include information such as your start/end date, rate of pay (if applicable) and your responsibilities. It should also include the name and contact information of your supervisor so the experience can be validated. If you have trouble uploading the letter to this form, please send a copy of the letter to aspire@carthage.edu

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Describe how the value of this experience relates to your personal and professional goals.*

Please describe how this experience will help develop skills, knowledge and personal growth. An average response will likely be around 300 words.

Is your internship/experience paid?*

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How much does your internship/experience pay?*

Please indicate if this pay is hourly, weekly, per semester or a different schedule of payment.

How are you paid?*

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How many hours per week do you intend to be at your internship/ participate in your experience?*

Will this be an internship for academic credit?*

If this is an internship for academic credit, be sure to read through the Internship Booklet for directions on how to earn credit.

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How many credit hours are you applying for?*

Each credit hour is worth 30 clock hours, so if you plan to earn 4 credits for your internship, you need to work 120 clock hours over the duration of the semester. How many credit hours will you request for this internship?

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Are you receiving an additional award through Carthage during the same semester as your internship/experience, such as the SURE Grant or Wiggan-Kennibrew Award?*

If you are receiving money from an additional award this will NOT prohibit you from applying to this current funding. It is simply a matter of communication among various award granting offices to ensure accurate funding for all students.

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Which other award are you receiving?

Fuel Cost*

Calculate $.65 x number of miles you will be required to drive to participate for the duration of the semester.

Calculate transportation costs*

Please calculate and document your fuel cost if you are transporting yourself to your internship/experience. This should include exact costs of parking, bus fare, Uber/Lyft, train, tolls, etc. If you have no additional transportation costs, write "not applicable".

Calculate and explain any other additional costs associated with your internship/experience.*

This fund cannot be used to cover wages or "lost" wages.

Eligible costs may include professional clothing, lunch at the workplace, special equipment needed to perform work at internship location, etc. If there are no additional costs, write "not applicable".

Add it Up.*

After you calculate your costs, determine which of the following award amounts your are requesting.

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Explain your rationale for the requested amount*

Agree to Terms*

Terms: I understand The Aspire Center will review my application to determine eligibility and potential award amount. I am aware that, if I receive an award, it may be regarded as income and taxes may be due as mandated by the IRS. I am aware that, if awarded, I will not receive my award until I have completed all pre-internship steps as required by The Aspire Center, including submission of an offer letter/internship verification letter and other required application materials.

I may be asked for additional information to verify my eligibility for this award. I am aware that I may be asked to present on my experiences through print, web, or other mediums. To receive the full award, I may need to submit evaluations. I understand that my employer may also be required to submit midterm and final evaluations.

I am aware that I am expected to exercise ethical decision-making and present myself in a professional manner during my internship, including adhering to the Carthage code of conduct. I understand that I must notify The Aspire Center if the terms of my internship, such as hours, duration, compensation, or responsibilities change. If additional information is discovered that would have influenced my award amount, I understand that adjustments may be made to the award. I am aware that if I fail to complete any of the above criteria l may lose all or part of my award.

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