Students: Your future starts here!
The E+I Fellows program, presented by the Center for Entrepreneurship + Innovation at Grove City College (E+I), is a unique opportunity for current students to hone their skills, build their resume, and support amazing organizations vetted by E+I. Students who are accepted to participate in the program will work with these organizations to further their mission, while being employed by E+I and paid $25/hour for their work with an option for bonus award payments.
At the end of each fellowship placement, students can expect to have stronger résumé and real work experience. They will gain an appreciation for the problems and issues faced by nonprofits, startups, and small businesses while helping to strengthen the regional economy. E+I Fellows will form connections that may lead to job opportunities after graduation.
How it Works
Available placements are posted here
Interested students submit applications
E+I and Host Organizations select Fellows
Fellows work directly with E+I and Host Organization while being paid by E+I
Fellows gain real work experience and start building a strong résumé
E+I Fellows is funded by a grant from The Richard King Mellon Foundation and an anonymous donor.
Come to Preview Night!
Meet the participating host organizations for an opportunity to fast-track your application + interview process! Join us for food, refreshments and free giveaways!
Pro Tip: 82% of last semester’s E+I Fellows attended Preview Night—don’t miss this opportunity, as it can be a game-changer to your application and interview process. Host organizations can fast-track applicants who make a great impression from the event!
Open to students of ALL majors! Please wear business casual attire. If you have a resume, it could be helpful to bring it. This event is an excellent opportunity to network with this semester’s Host Organizations and get your foot in the door for a potential internship with them!
Thursday, January 23, 2025.
6:00 – 7:30 PM
Rathburn Hall
The first 100 students to arrive Thursday evening will recieve a gift bag of E+I Fellows swag!
Student Responsibilities
Below are the expected commitments and responsibilities of an E+I Fellow. These will take place in-person or via Zoom.
Pre-Placement Survey
Before internship placement starts, the E+I Fellow will complete a survey to collect information on the goals and expectations of the student. This will be reviewed again at the end of placement to analyze progress throughout the program.
Onboarding + Orientation
There will be an Orientation Meeting that includes the E+I Fellow, E+I staff, and the Host Organization to discuss the project plan, role expectations, and the definition of success for both parties. Students should research their Host Organization beforehand to learn more about the organization and come with questions. Students will start within their placements following the onboarding and oritentation.
Kick-Off Event
The E+I Fellow is responsible for attending the Kick-Off Event to meet other Fellows participating in the Spring 2025 cohort and hear from E+I staff on how students can succeed and make the most from their internship experience.
Duties as Assigned by Host Organization
The E+I Fellow is responsible for completing tasks and projects outlined in the orientation and assigned by the Host Organization.
Weekly Progress Reports
The E+I Fellow is required to submit weekly progress reports using pre-determined questions so E+I staff can keep students on track and monitor progress toward pre-established goals and expectations.
Midpoint Check-In
The midpoint check-in meeting with E+I will occur during the week of March 17, 2025. More details to come later.
Project Wrap-Up
The E+I Fellow be required to participate in a wrap-up meeting with E+I staff to provide feedback on the program structure, as well as the specifics of their experience.
Project Summary Report
The E+I Fellow is required to write a final project summary report to summarize learnings, outcomes, and impact throughout their placement with the Host Organization.
Post-Placement Survey
The E+I Fellow will complete a survey at the end of the placement to collect and analyze the progress and impact of their experience from start to finish.
Become an E+I Fellow
So, you want to be an E+I Fellow? Fantastic! Available placements are always posted below. If you see one that matches your interests and aspirations, we encourage you to apply! Students may only hold one E+I Fellows position at a time.
Please note that freshmen are limited to working 10 hours per week, and sophomores, juniors, and seniors are limited to working 20 hours per week. This maximum number of hours per week is a COMBINED total of all on-campus jobs. Example: If you work 5 hours a week as a TA, you are only eligible to work 15 hours (5 hours if you are a freshman) as an E+I Fellow that week.
Applications open for Spring 2025 on Thursday, January 23, and close on Sunday, February 2nd at 11:59 PM.
Available Placements
Learn more about the E+I Fellows Program
What’s Next?
The next step in the process is to conduct interviews with the individuals who have expressed interest in open positions. Keep checking for new positions posted here!