Minority Internship Program

Minority Internship Program  Apply now!

Deadline: Friday, July 12, 2013 

Academic and Career Advising is currently accepting applications for the Minority Internship Program (MIP). 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.

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 are available in the Career Advising office in Building B, Room 119. Completed applications must be received in B-119 by July 12, 2013. For more information, contact Robin Wagner, Internship Coordinator Internship Coordinator, at r-wagner@neiu.edu or call  773-442-4681.