Eligibility

STUDENT ELIGIBILITY

  • Currently enrolled first year, sophomore, or junior at the time of application. 
  • Be in good academic and conduct standing with the College
    • DEAN'S OFFICE PERMISSION TO PARTICIPATE IN SUMMER EXPERIENCE:
      • To participate in a summer funded experience, students must be in good standing concerning both their academic program and conduct. A review of student standing will be conducted with the Dean's Office prior to the final awarding of summer grants, which will help determine student eligibility
  • Fulfilled all requirements from any previous summer stipends (such as Common Exit Inventory, donor letters, etc)
  • Students must agree to summer maximum stipend/earning rules
    • $6000 is the maximum in stipends a student can receive in a given summer
    • Students cannot work in a JobX position while under the stipend, and vice versa. See SEO's policy: "Please note that a student may not work in an hourly position and a stipend summer position concurrently. However, a student may work before and after the dates of their formal 8 or 10-week summer project or internship. This must be clearly documented in an email to the student so there is a formal agreement and understanding; as well as a record of the dates the student is employed in both positions."
  • International Students:
  • Undocumented Students:

PROJECT ELIGIBILITY 

Every project and experience is unique and will be reviewed as such. All projects, internships, programs are subject to review for risk and compliance with College policies. 

  • International Travel: Any projects that include travel outside of the United States must be approved to confirm eligibility. All Swarthmore Travel is subject to the International Travel Policy.  Any student proposing Elevated Risk International Travel will be asked to submit additional information for consideration. For guidance regarding risk factors and/or risk profile, contact globalsafety@swarthmore.edu BEFORE completing your application.
    • Please note that the College DOES NOT provide funding to travel to active conflict zones. Exceptions will not be granted.
  • All projects will be reviewed to ensure that compliance requirements are met when research is being conducted.  Please discuss requirements with your faculty mentor and/or the ORIE, when your research involves:
    • Human subjects
    • Live animals
    • Hazardous Materials
  • Minors and vulnerable individuals: All projects will be reviewed to ensure that requirements are met, and students proposing engagement with vulnerable individuals have appropriate support to maintain safety of all involved.
  • Activities that involve elevated risk: All projects will be reviewed for consideration of activities that may put our students or project participants at risk of physical (i.e. sky-diving), mental or emotional harm (i.e. interviews with survivors of trauma).
    • Please note that projects that involve providing, or arranging for the provision of health care, and/or the purchase of medications will not be funded.