Employers and graduate schools strongly desire experienced candidates, and internships and experiential programs are the best way to gain this valuable practical knowledge.

Over 70% of Wabash students complete one or more internships by the time they graduate, and because they have the opportunity through their internship(s) to try out a career field and gain work experience, these students are much better prepared for their job/graduate school search. To learn more about the summer internships our students are participating in, click the icon below. 

For Frequently Asked Questions regarding internships, click here. See our specific programs below.

Wabash Internship Programs

Wabash College provides funding through these programs to help support interns with regard to gousing and travel expenses while they complete their internship experience. Each specific program has its own requirements and method of application. Students are limited to utilizing each funded program only once.

Dill Fund: Proposals, arising from interests stimulated by a student's course work and Wabash experiences, should expand or deepen an area of study in a way not available through Wabash's traditional programs. Projects should be entirely student-generated, although students are encouraged to consult with faculty or staff as they plan their projects and prepare their proposals. A Dill Committee considers proposals. Proposal information is available in the Registrar's Office. All opportunities presented must be unpaid.  These opportunities are student initiated, and are not posted in WabashWorks. For more information go to Dill Fund. Contact: Julie Olsen Opportunities: Approximately 15 Stipend: varying amounts up to $2,816, taxable Deadline: February 2010 Open to: Freshmen through Juniors       Lilly Grant Business Internships: The purpose of this program is to help fund internship opportunities with a business focus within the state of Indiana.  You can find and apply for available internship opportunities in WabashWorks. The application below must be downloaded into your WabashWorks profile and used when applying for a position. Application for program. Contact: Angie Cook-Smith Opportunities: 30 Stipend: $2,816, taxable Deadline: February 2010 Open to: Freshmen through Juniors       Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC): This is an ongoing partnership with the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) that will allow students the opportunity to work under the direction of SERC's professional staff in an internship that combines academically focused projects with hands-on experiential learning.  This internship will enable current students to gain practical research experience at one of the most noted institutions in the country.  These are not posted in WabashWorks. Contact: Eric Wetzel Opportunities: 2 Stipend: $325 per week, taxable + housing Application Deadline: January 2010 Open to: Freshmen through Juniors           Small Business Internship Fund (SBIF): The purpose of this program is to provide students with internship opportunities with alumni in a small business or entrepreneurial setting.  The bulk of these opportunities are located outside Indiana. SBIF in an endowed fund managed by Career Services and funded by Wabash alumni.  Qualifying opportunities are posted in WabashWorks and are specified as eligible for this program.  You must also complete an SBIF application and submit it to Career Services by the application deadline date.  Interns must complete a blog entry and a reflective paper, and Career Services conducts a site visit.  Application for program. Contact: Scott Crawford Opportunities: 14 Stipend: $2,816, taxable Application Deadline: February 2010 Open to: Freshmen through Juniors   Experiential Programs       Graham DC Externship: An opportunity to "job shadow" with alumni in various political and professional fields in Washington, DC during Spring Break.  Externships may include a short project.  Networking events included.  Applications to be submitted by November, for the opportunities, which are posted in WabashWorks.  Flight, housing, and meals are provided. Contact: Betsy Knott Opportunities: 6 Stipend: expenses only Application Deadline: November 2010 Open to: Freshmen through Juniors           Wabash College Externships: A 1-4 day experiential learning opportunity (externship).  An externship is a career-related immersion/job shadowing experience that offers no pay and no academic credit.  Examples of an externship experience may include sitting in on an office/staff meeting, observing client interactions, assisting with projects, conducting informational interviews with both professional and administrative staff to further explore potential career paths within the organization and the profession.  These are merely suggestions, and ultimately, the structure of the externship is up to the sponsor. Contact: Betsy Knott Opportunities: varies Stipend: none Application Deadline: varies Open to: All students   Marketing Immersion: The purpose of this 5 day Spring Break program is to provide Wabash students with an opportunity to delve into the world of marketing and advertising.  This program is funded by the Wabash Business Leaders Program grant from the Eli Lilly Foundation, and combines classroom learning with field visits and alumni presentations.  Students stay in an Indianapolis hotel, and travel throughout the state.  Application for program. Contact: Angie Cook-Smith Opportunities: 12 Stipend: hotel, food, travel Application Deadline: January 2010 Open to: All students      Business Immersion (BIP):  This eight-week summer program introduces students to the principles behind entrepreneurship and consulting.  The program runs from late May through mid-July.  Participants spend classroom time discussing readings, case studies, and projects. Guest speakers, many of whom are Wabash alumni, will visit to discuss facets of business and share their own experiences.  Students take field trips to businesses and events throughout Indiana.  The program includes two intensive team projects: creating an original business plan and working on a consulting project for a local organization.  Teams give presentations on both projects, and a panel of experts evaluate the business plans. Applicants must submit an application form and apply via WabashWorks. Application for program. Contact: Angie Cook-Smith Opportunities: 12 Stipend: $2,668, taxable + campus housing Application Deadline: March 2010 Open to: Freshmen through Juniors