Rising sophomores, juniors and seniors in all majors who are:

• Are in good academic standing
• Are in good standing under the Code of Academic Integrity & Social Responsibility
• Are enrolled at The College of Wooster, or in an endorsed off-campus study program, the semesters preceding and following the internship.

Previous APEX Fellows:

• Eligible for 1 other APEX Fellowship (maximum is 2 APEX Fellowships)
• Must demonstrate growth in the internship opportunity and responsibilities 
• Only considered for a second application after first time applicants are considered  

In the U.S.

     International Students:

• MUST meet with the International Student Services to ensure compliance with all regulations related to visa status. 
• APEX Fellowship experience MUST be related to major. 

Internationally

• Must have at least 6 months remaining on passport before returning to the U.S., otherwise, it must be renewed.  
• All international countries outside of the student’s home country will be reviewed for State Department Travel Advisories prior to acceptance.

While on Off Campus Study Program

•  An internship that is optional or added on to the program may be eligible.
•  An internship that is a required and embedded component of a course or program is not eligible. 

In-Person

• APEX Fellows will need to complete an Emergency Action Plan prior to beginning internship

Remotely Students must demonstrate they have the available environment and technology to complete the work and have identified how they will communicate with supervisor and co-workers to complete assignments and receive feedback. 

• I.S. research

• Credit-bearing academic programs

• Travel programs

• Work for the student’s family enterprise, or under the direct supervision of a family member. 

• On-campus summer jobs (ie ARCH)

• Strength of connection to academic interests

• Strength of connection to personal and professional experiences and interests

• Level of authentic responsibilities, opportunities for growth, student safety, and supervision provided in proposed internship/program

• Depth of the vocational exploration questions you seek to examine

• Clarity of goals and measurable outcomes you propose

• Strength of Wooster recommendation

• Up to $4000 which is used to offset costs associated with the experience.   

• Earn .25 credits in fall semester for successful completion of all requirements (Students will not have to pay for this credit)

• Regular guided reflection with Faculty/Staff Mentor

• Opportunities to network with other APEX Fellows

• Ongoing support from APEX staff

• Cover letter

• Resume

• Budget

• Wooster Staff/Faculty Reference

• Internship Agreement

• Professional Headshot

15-minute Interview – Once application is approved

• Orientation Session – required

• Pre-departure assignments including but not limited to:
  • Learning Contract
  • Emergency Safety Plan
  • Professional Development Assignments

• Regular Guided Reflection with Faculty/Staff Mentor (written, video, Teams mtg)

• Regular feedback from Faculty/Staff Mentor

• Regular tracking of hours and tasks

• Various assignments including but not limited to:
  • Poster
  • Final reflection paper
  • Departmental slide

• Re-Integration Session – required

• Poster Presentation during Homecoming Weekend – required

• Post-internship assignments TBD

Thanks to the generosity of the Andrew Family, APEX provides an additional $500 for up to 10 APEX Fellows each year.  Award recipients are chosen based on their application materials and willingness to complete additional professional development assignments including:

• Scheduling one-on-one appointment with a Career Advisor to update resume
• Creating or update a LinkedIn profile
• Earning a LinkedIn badge
• Creating a 2-minute film of internship experience and presenting it during Homecoming Weekend.  (this includes 3 touchpoint assignments that build skills towards completing the film).

Applicants will answer a question in the application whether they would like to be considered for the award.

This additional funding will be provided to recipients at the end of the APEX Fellowship experience.

• $3500 is awarded as a lump sum in May

• $500 is awarded in November after successful completion of all assignments

• APEX Fellowship Award is $4000 minus stipend/hourly rate from Host Organization

• Fellowship Award minus $500 is awarded as a lump sum in May

• $500 is awarded in November after successful completion of all assignments

• $500 is awarded in November after successful completion of all assignments pertaining to the award requirements

It is possible that APEX Fellows will pay taxes on the award. This depends on how much has been earned in the tax reporting year. For specific questions, consult a tax advisor for answers.  An APEX Fellow is responsible for reporting the monies to the IRS.

International Students could have as much as 30% withheld from the APEX Fellowship. If you have specific questions about the amount of tax withholding, please confer with Student Employment.