EAST ASIA
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Through the generosity of the Freeman Foundation, Davidson College is providing approximately 20 students a grant up to $6,500 to participate in internships in Asia for 6-8 weeks in the summer of 2024.
Through the generosity of the Freeman Foundation, Davidson College is providing approximately 20 students a grant up to $6,500 to participate in internships in Asia for 6-8 weeks in the summer of 2024. The East Asia Internship Program offers students the opportunity to gain real-world experience in the dynamic East and Southeast Asia region.
Eligible internship hosts include businesses, governments, research institutes, non-profit organizations, and other institutions in Brunei, Cambodia, China (including Hong Kong and Macao), East Timor, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, North Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
With the assistance of the Betty and B. Frank Matthews II ’49 Center for Career Development (Matthews Center) and the Dean Rusk International Studies Program, students can apply and serve as an intern in a wide variety of fields. While the program has various connections developed by the college, students are encouraged to pursue opportunities identified through independent research.
Although students will not receive course credit for successful completion of the internship, they will receive financial support for this summer experience.
Grant Support
Airfare and transportation expenses
Housing and utilities
Food costs
Funds are meant to cover cost-of-living expenses and are not to be considered wage replacement
Administrative costs if working with a college partner
Students will be required to submit a report of their expenses at the end of the program
Students are responsible for securing their own housing, coordinating their individual travel arrangements, and pursuing proper work authorization for their internship. Some college partners or employers may provide assistance with these tasks.
Student Eligibility
First-years, sophomores, juniors and students of all majors are encouraged to apply. Priority is given to students that will be returning to Davidson the follow fall semester (study abroad students are eligible). Students are not eligible for a grant if they intend to receive academic credit for Explorer 099 or an independent study. Applications are open to all first-year, sophomore, and junior students.
Applying
Students submit a written application and resume/CV through Handshake. The application requires a reference form submitted by a Davidson faculty member and a short essay.
Timeline
December 5, 2023 - Information Session #1
January 18, 2024 - Information Session #2
January 21, 2024 - Application Deadline
February 1, 2024 - Notification of Selections & Waitlist
February 8, 2024 - Acceptance Forms/Waivers Due
Awarding Process
Grants will be awarded in a lump sum at the end of the spring. The student will be responsible for refunding the full amount of the grant back to Davidson if he or she does not complete the internship as described in his or her application. Students will be required to submit an expense report at the end of the program.
Students selected for awards must: submit a Grant Acceptance Form prior to receipt of funds; submit a Davidson College International Internship Waiver and Release; refund Davidson College for monies not used for specified experiences; additional tasks as needed.
For more information, contact Tynisha Brice (tybrice@davidson.edu) or Dr. Jane Mangan at jamangan@davidson.edu.
The Betty and B. Frank Matthews II ’49 Center for Career Development welcomes requests for reasonable accommodations related to disability and strives to make this resource accessible to participants. Please contact careers@davidson.edu if you require further accommodations.