E+I Fellows Student Application | Grove City College Center for Entrepreneurship + Innovation

Personal Information

Name(Required)

First Last

GCC Email Address(Required)

Phone Number(Required)

Student ID #(Required)

Grad Year(Required)

Date of Birth(Required)

Instagram Handle(Required)

LinkedIn URL(Required)

Major(Required)

Placement Preference

#1 Choice Interest Placement(Required)

#2 Choice Interest Placement(Required)

#3 Choice Interest Placement(Required)

Please upload your resume.(Required)

Max. file size: 100 MB.

Academic + Professional Experience

What coursework, academic projects, or research have prepared you to succeed in your selected internship placements?(Required)

Please list the classes you have taken and explain why you feel they have set you up for success.

Please describe any work experience you have that you feel would help you succeed as an E+I Fellow.(Required)

Explain what professional strengths would you bring to a host organization.(Required)

Consider strengths such as communication, leadership, problem-solving, creativity, adaptability, organization, initiative, teamwork, or specific technical skills.

Interest + Career Goals

Why are you interested in becoming an E+I Fellow?(Required)

Please explain in as much detail as possible.

What interests you most about your selected placement preferences?(Required)

Please explain in as much detail as possible and separate per host organization / position.

How does participating in E+I Fellows align with your academic, career, or personal goals?(Required)

What skills, experiences, or areas of professional growth are you hoping to gain through this internship?(Required)

Please be as specific as possible. Examples may include: industry knowledge, technical skills, confidence, networking, etc.

How could earning $20/hour affect your current financial, academic, and/or personal situation?(Required)

For example, will the increased wage allow you to work fewer jobs? Will the increased wage allow you to work fewer hours across jobs to focus on your studies? Please be as specific as possible and provide a level of detail you are comfortable sharing regarding the positive financial impact that it would have should you be hired.

Commitment + Professionalism

The E+I Fellows Program is a 16-week professional internship commitment (8-weeks in fall semester; 8-weeks in spring semester). Why are you interested in participating in a long-term internship experience rather than a shorter-term opportunity?(Required)

Please explain in as much detail as possible.

Describe a time when you committed to a responsibility, project, organization, team, job, or leadership role that required sustained effort over several months. How did you stay accountable and follow through on your commitment?(Required)

Please explain in as much detail as possible.

Why should a host organization feel confident investing in you for a full academic year internship experience?(Required)

Please explain in as much detail as possible.

What does professionalism mean to you, and how would you demonstrate it while serving as an E+I Fellow?(Required)

If offered an E+I Fellows placement, how would you prioritize it among your academic, extracurricular, and employment commitments?(Required)

Availability + Capacity

Do you currently hold any on-campus or off-campus jobs?(Required)

Yes

No

If you answered YES, please provide te Employer Name, Position Title, and Hours Worked Per Week.(Required)

What other significant commitments will you have during the semester/school year?(Required)

Please list commitments such as athletics, student organizations or clubs, leadership positions, volunteer activities, family responsibilities, personal commitments, etc. Please estimate the number of hours per week dedicated to each commitment.

If selected as an E+I Fellow, would you be willing to reduce or step away from any of the commitments listed above in order to prioritize your internship responsibilities?(Required)

Yes

Possibly

No

If you answered YES or POSSIBLY, please explain.(Required)

Did you attend E+I Fellows Preview Night on September 3rd?(Required)

This question is for reporting purposes only and your answer will not exclude you from being selected for a position.

Yes

No

Availability

Are you able to begin working the week of September 26, 2026?(Required)

Yes

No

What does your availability to work look like during a typical week?(Required)

Please list the days and timeframes you are generally available for possible meetings, interviews, and E+I Fellows-related activities. Include your schedule and availability for the next 2-3 weeks, as the E+I team may use this information to schedule interviews. Example: MWF: 3-5 PM; Thursdays: 9-11 AM, 2-4 PM

Kickoff Event in SHAL 113 (October 6 or 8 from 4-5 PM)(Required)

This is a required event for selected students in the 2026-2027 cohort.

I am able to attend

I am unable to attend due to a prior commitment

Do you have availability to attend the E+I Pro Speaker Series on various Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-5 PM throughout the program duration?(Required)

This series is required for all selected students to attend and equips you with further skills and knowledge to supplement the hands-on experience selected students will receive with guest speakers and GCC alumni. See our semester guest speakers on our website.

Yes

No

Why not?(Required)

Please explain.

Apply to be an E+I Fellow

Personal Information

Placement Preference

Academic + Professional Experience

Interest + Career Goals

Commitment + Professionalism

Availability + Capacity

Availability

Program Expectations + Agreements

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