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SMU Eagle Scholars Internship

Vickery Meadow/ SMU Eagle Scholars offers an incredible summer opportunity to Inspire, Teach, and Motivate middle and high school students to Persevere to reach their goal of becoming college graduates. The Vickery Meadow/SMU EAGLE Scholars college-readiness internship was designed with you in mind. During the 7-week summer program, you will:

  • Lead your own small class of students with another college intern
  • Experience first-hand what it’s like to teach
  • Share meaningful college experiences with 5 to 7 Eagle Scholars
  • Enrich your own leadership talent

The EAGLE Scholars Internship begins June 17 and runs for 7-consecutive weeks, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Interns must attend 2 weeks of professional development with Vickery Meadow and 2 to 3 days of in-service with Americorps.

All EAGLE Scholars Interns must be members of Americorps and will receive a living allowance of $1,800 and an education award of $1,175 after completing 300 hours of summer service. Requirements: If you will begin your junior or senior year of college in the fall semester, or if you are a recent graduate (within 2 years), please go to the link below to apply for the EAGLE Scholars Internship.

Apply at: http://www.smu.edu/Simmons/CommunityEnrichment/Youth/EagleScholars/Internships

Email vmeaglescholars@gmail.com for questions!