Minority Internship Program

Apply now! Deadline: Friday, December 14, 2012
Academic and Career Advising is currently accepting applications  for the Minority Internship Program. The MIP is designed for full-time undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at Chicago State, Governors State, Northeastern Illinois, Eastern Illinois and Western Illinois Universities. Selected participants receive a $1,000 monthly stipend for one semester in return for completing a 30-hour per week internship and attending seminars at Chicago State during the semester. Selection is competitive.
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Candidates must meet the following requirements:
• Be African American, Hispanic American (Latino), Asian American (or Pacific Islander), Native American or Alaskan Native.
• Be an undergraduate with 60 or more credit hours earned and with a minimum GPA of 2.75 OR in a master’s degree program with a minimum GPA of 3.25.
• Be enrolled full-time.
• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. or its territories.
• Demonstrate professionalism and independent learning styles.
• Be able to intern 30 hours per week during the internship semester.

Applications can be found on the Career Advising website (www.neiu.edu/~ocs) and are available in our office in Building B, Room 119. Completed applications must be received in B-119 by December 14, 2012. For more information, contact Academic and Career Advising at 773-442-4680.