The David, Helen & Marian Woodward Fund-Watertown was created to support veterans and service members enrolled at Vassar pursuing unpaid or low-paid summer internships in government, non-profit organizations, and business. Recognizing that their educational benefits do not apply except during the academic year and that some veterans/service members have family responsibilities, the David, Helen & Marian Woodward Fund-Watertown wants to encourage and support their ability to take summer internships they might not seek otherwise.
Note: This application requires one (1) letter of recommendation. Request this letter through the application portal BEFORE submitting your application to give your letter writer adequate time to submit before the deadline!
Deadline:
May 1 at 11:59 p.m.
Eligibility criteria:
- Current first-year, sophomore, or junior with a secured summer internship
- Military veteran or service member
Awards:
- Up to 5 awards
Application Process:
- Application components include the following: information about your confirmed internship, employer confirmation, resume, cover letter, transcript, and one letter of recommendation, in addition to a series of short-answer questions
- Applicants will be notified in mid May
Expectations:
Recipients will be expected to:
- Provide employer confirmation and communicate with the CCE regarding any status changes
- Complete a Learning Contract
- Complete a brief mid-summer check-in
- Write a thank you letter to the donor at the end of the summer (recommended: include a photo of you and/or your internship)
Recipients may also be invited to serve on student panels to share more about their experiences.
Additional notes:
Awards are contingent upon the continued availability of the proposed experience and travel policy guidelines
The Woodward Veterans Internship Fund
The David, Helen & Marian Woodward Fund-Watertown was created to support veterans and service members enrolled at Vassar pursuing unpaid or low-paid summer internships in government, non-profit organizations, and business. Recognizing that their educational benefits do not apply except during the academic year and that some veterans/service members have family responsibilities, the David, Helen & Marian Woodward Fund-Watertown wants to encourage and support their ability to take summer internships they might not seek otherwise.
Note: This application requires one (1) letter of recommendation. Request this letter through the application portal BEFORE submitting your application to give your letter writer adequate time to submit before the deadline!
Deadline:
May 1 at 11:59 p.m.
Eligibility criteria:
- Current first-year, sophomore, or junior with a secured summer internship
- Military veteran or service member
Awards:
- Up to 5 awards
Application Process:
- Application components include the following: information about your confirmed internship, employer confirmation, resume, cover letter, transcript, and one letter of recommendation, in addition to a series of short-answer questions
- Applicants will be notified in mid May
Expectations:
Recipients will be expected to:
- Provide employer confirmation and communicate with the CCE regarding any status changes
- Complete a Learning Contract
- Complete a brief mid-summer check-in
- Write a thank you letter to the donor at the end of the summer (recommended: include a photo of you and/or your internship)
Recipients may also be invited to serve on student panels to share more about their experiences.
Additional notes:
Awards are contingent upon the continued availability of the proposed experience and travel policy guidelines