Edward A. Smith Leadership Intern Program

What is special about this opportunity?

Full-time, paid internship in a non-profit or government organization
Significant Stipend: $7,000 for the ten-week period: June 5 - August 11, 2023
Leadership Seminar done concurrently, carrying 3 elective credit hours. Leadership readings, self-reflection, group discussions, writing, and one-on-one faculty mentoring with Professor Brent Never will help selected students gain insights about:
- Their leadership strengths and development areas; and
- Effective leadership practices within organizations.

In addition, the program is an excellent resume-builder and provides an opportunity to join a professional network with Edward Smith Intern alumni now working at companies like Cerner, Ernst & Young, Kansas City Southern Lines, Ford, Federal Reserve Bank, BKD, HUD, State Street Bank, American Red Cross and Google Fiber.

Who is eligible?

Any MBA, MSA, MPA, MSF, MERE or junior/senior BBA or BSA student who:

Is enrolled in a Bloch School degree program in the winter/spring term of 2023, but is graduating May 2024 or beyond.
Has a GPA of 3.2 or higher.
Has excellent oral and written English communication skills.
Is keenly interested in, and committed to, personal leadership development.
Has a reliable means of transportation.
Can commit to a full-time, 40+ hours per week (paid) position from June 5-August 11. Typical work hours are 8:30a-5:30p M-F with most weekends free.

Up to five Bloch students will be selected for the program.