The ischolars program is an interactive 12-week innovation-focused internship that integrates a hands-on minds on experience in the National Capital Region. The selected cohort of students will be immersed into the entrepreneurial world of business with goal of students working with the ischolars corporate partners to learn and develop the necessary abilities to thrive in the new innovation-based economy. Students will: Develop problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and an entrepreneurial mindset. Be matched to an ischolars corporate partner that best suits both the student and company interests and needs. Earn at least $15/hour at 40 hours per week during the summer. Live and Work in the National Capital Region. Have the option to live in WeLive in Crystal City (www.welive.com) surrounded by fellow entrepreneurial-minded individuals. Participate in 3 one-credit courses (Spring, Summer I and Summer II) based on the Startupland curriculum (www.startupland.tv).
Build a network with students and professional innovators in the program to share ideas and experiences. www.apexcie.vt.edu/ischolars Read the ischolar Program Description (www.apexcie.vt.edu/ischolars). Complete this online application then submit by Friday, November 11th by 11:59pm. Have all References complete survey by Friday, November 11th by 11:59pm. http://tinyurl.com/ischolarreference (Please Copy and Paste this link to send to your references) Additional documents (Resume, Cover Letter, Unofficial Transcripts) are required to be attached to this application. A complete LinkedIn Profile Is Suggested for ALL Applicants. Accepted applicants will be contacted for interviews, which will take place starting Wednesday, November 30th. Notifications for selections: December 12, 2016 If you have any questions, please contact us at ischolars@vt.edu. Thank you for your interest in ischolars! First Name: Last Name: Email:
Phone Number: Hometown and State * Major and Minor Major Second Major (if applicable) Minor (if applicable) Second Minor (if applicable) Number of Credits: * Academic Year at VT Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Graduate Level * Expected Graduation Year * Check all that you have participated in or are participating in to express your prior experience and current interest in entrepreneurship and innovation:
Innovate Living Learning Community Curie Living Learning Community Da Vinci Living Learning Community MGT 1984 - Specific Section for Innovate Living Learning Community MGT 3064 - Cornerstones of Entrepreneurship MGT 4064 - Developing Entrepreneurial Ventures Galileo Living Learning Community MGT 4094, ENGE 4094, IDS 4094 - Managing Tech Commercialization Hypatia Living Learning Community MGT 3074 - Social Entrepreneurship SERVE Living Learning Community West Amber Johnston Thrive Living Learning Community Residential Leadership Community Candidate for ENVG (Entrepreneurship) Minor open to all majors Pamplin Management EIT Major None of the above. Other: Honors College How did you hear about ischolars? * I acknowledge that I have completed the items below. The first three items are required. Resume, proofread and in a professional format including two references (yes/no): One-page cover letter (yes/no) Linked-in profile (enter link): Type of internship you are interested in: 30-second self-pitch video (enter link if available): * Upload resume (2-page Maximum). Required File name: Resume-lastname-firstname-17.pdf * Upload one-page cover letter here: Required File Name: Cover-lastname-firstname-17.pdf
* Upload Unofficial Transcripts here: Required File Name: Transcripts -lastname-firstname-17.pdf What type of work do you want to do? Check all that apply Marketing Communications Customer Development/ Service Finance Legal Company Strategy Industrial Design Engineering Product Development Product Engineering Research and Development Coding Prototype Development and Fabrication Other Have you ever started a business? Yes No What type of business what it?
Detailed Explanation: What would you like to accomplish during the ischolars Program and how will it add to your Virginia Tech experience? Signature A typed signature is equivalent to handwritten indicated that all information is accurate and submitted by the applicant.