An international technical internship provides a unique opportunity to not only gain additional technical skills appropriate for your chosen major within the Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology but to also gain an in-depth, in-country experience that provides significant opportunities to increase your leadership capabilities, language skills, interpersonal skills, and communication skills. It also allows you to develop confidence in your ability to work within an international setting. Many leaders in industry have indicated that, in addition to technical skills, leadership and global agility are essential to compete in today’s ever-changing environment.
Weidman Center Global Internship
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DATES
Spr-sum (options may exist for fall, winter, spring, or summer terms)
HOUSING
In most cases, the sponsoring company provides housing at company-owned dormitories or in housing near their facility. In some cases, the student may need to work either with the sponsoring company or on their own to identify appropriate housing.
COURSES
ENGT 199R Weidman Center Global Internship (.5 credit hours)
Weidman Center approval is required to add the course. The course is offered through the Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and is open to any student within the college.
Note: Students have the option to sign up for internship credit through their respective program/department if they choose.
COST
Students will pay the $35 application fee and BYU tuition.
The goal of all sponsored international internships is for the sponsoring company to provide sufficient compensation so that the experience is economically feasible for the student. Most typically this may include the following: airfare, housing, local transportation, and, in certain cases, an additional monthly stipend.
Not included: Personal expenses, passport, vaccinations, excursions, and visa costs.
The Weidman Center will provide a $500 scholarship to eligible students within the Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology for each internship arranged through the center as part of the Weidman Center Global Internship program.
Students who apply and are accepted into the program with a qualifying international internship are eligible for the scholarship. This helps cover the costs for international health insurance and tuition.
TRAVEL
Students are responsible for purchasing their own airfare to and from the program sites. Airfare reservations must be made through BYU Travel. Students should contact a BYU Travel agent at:
BYU Travel
280 HRCB | (801) 422-6293 | travel@byu.edu
PREPARATION
Accepted students must complete all required paperwork, including registration, with the Kennedy Center and college of engineering for the specified internship.
All students are required to complete a non-credit cultural preparation course and a safety briefing, which are both provided through the Kennedy Center.
FUNDING SOURCES
Regular BYU tuition scholarships, Pell Grants, and Federal Insured Student Loans may be applied to study abroad programs if you meet the specified requirements.
Students who submit the financial aid section of the ISP application and who have a current FAFSA form on file at the Financial Aid Office (A-41 ASB) will be considered for a study abroad scholarship.
Academic departments and colleges may assist with scholarships and grants.
Private grants and scholarships outside of BYU may also assist (see kennedy.byu.edu/scholarships).
APPLICATION PROCESS
Complete the $35 (nonrefundable) online application at kennedy.byu.edu/apply. Applicants will be interviewed once the application is complete.
Students will be notified via e-mail of their acceptance into the program.
The first payment is due upon acceptance. Please refer to the 2020 Payment Information document (see kennedy.byu.edu/ isp-forms/ISPpayments2020.pdf).
Deadline: Typically two months before desired internship period
FACULTY
W. Vincent Wilding, Weidman Center director
Heather Conover, Weidman Center Coordinator
246-E EB (Weidman Center)
(801) 422-0124
heather.conover@byu.edu
SCHEDULE AND TIME COMMITMENT
Students must commit to meet the requirements of the internship, including required work days and hours, and must commit for the entire program period.
INTERESTED STUDENTS SHOULD CONTACT
For more information: www.et.byu.edu/weidman-center/international-opportunities/international-internships
International Study Programs
101 HRCB
(801) 422-6267
isp@byu.edu
kennedy.byu.edu/isp
PROGRAM ADJUSTMENTS
International Study Programs (ISP) reserves the right to cancel this program, revise its offerings, or make any adjustments to the preliminary cost. If it becomes necessary for ISP to cancel a program, all program payments made to BYU ISP will be refunded to the student’s BYU financial account. ISP is the only office authorized to cancel any of its programs.
