Eligibility

STUDENT ELIGIBILITY

• Currently enrolled first year, sophomore, or junior at the time of application. 
• Be in good academic and conduct standing with the College
  • DEAN'S OFFICE PERMISSION TO PARTICIPATE IN SUMMER EXPERIENCE:
    • To participate in a summer funded experience, students must be in good standing concerning both their academic program and conduct. A review of student standing will be conducted with the Dean's Office prior to the final awarding of summer grants, which will help determine student eligibility
• Fulfilled all requirements from any previous summer stipends (such as Common Exit Inventory, donor letters, etc)
• Students must agree to summer maximum stipend/earning rules
  • $6000 is the maximum in stipends a student can receive in a given summer
  • Students cannot work in a JobX position while under the stipend, and vice versa. See SEO's policy: "Please note that a student may not work in an hourly position and a stipend summer position concurrently. However, a student may work before and after the dates of their formal 8 or 10-week summer project or internship. This must be clearly documented in an email to the student so there is a formal agreement and understanding; as well as a record of the dates the student is employed in both positions."
• International Students:
  • F1/J1 visa holders must apply for work authorization. Please meet with a member of the International Student Center to discuss your opportunity and apply
• Undocumented Students:
  • There are co-curricular opportunities for undocumented students looking for an applicable NEBO summer-based opportunities
  • For further details on eligibility, please refer to Sanctuary Committee's Policy on Experiential Learning Opportunities

PROJECT ELIGIBILITY (international travel, risk management)

All projects, internships, programs are subject to review for risk and compliance with College policies. Every project and experience is unique and will be reviewed as such. 

• International travel: All international travel needs to be approved and may require additional information from the student, including: 

  • Filling out the College's Travel Registry Form
  • Health screenings forms

  Please note that the College DOES NOT provide funding to travel to war or active conflict zones . If unsure about your location's travel advisory level, contact GEO BEFORE completing your application" 

• Research or work with human subjects (not limited to):
  •  Minors
  • Vulnerable populations
  • Live animals
  • Hazardous materials
• High-risk activities
  • Examples include:
  • Please note that the College does not provide funding for students to provide any sort of direct medical care.