This program creates opportunities for community-based agencies to access direct service and/or capacity-building support from Brown University undergraduates and allows students to explore career options and engage in experiential learning activities outside the classroom. Thirty Brown students will be funded to participate in an internship at a community-based or local government agency in the Greater Providence area. The internship must:

• involve project-based, mission-aligned work within the organization

• begin on or after June 2 and must end no later than August 5

• be 8-10 weeks and be the student's primary summer engagement opportunity

• be supervised by a professional in the organization who will provide regular supervision and mentorship throughout the summer. (NOTE: the supervisor must have a permanent connection to the organization, such as a permanent employee of the organization or a board member. The supervisor cannot be another student.) 

Students also participate in bi-weekly co-curricular training facilitated by Swearer Center staff. These training sessions will take place weekly for 2 hours and will include reflections, discussions, and presentations.

Students will receive a stipend for their participation in the SPRINT-iProv Summer Fellows Program. The base stipend for participants is $2500. In addition, students with Brown financial aid will automatically receive an additional Gap Award ranging from $2,000 - $3,000 based on their Parent Contribution/Responsibility as determined by the Office of Financial Aid, for a total of $4,500 - $5,500.

To learn more about the application process, please see the Request for Partnership.