HUMANITIES@WORK SUMMER FUNDING (Sponsored by the CWRU Career Center and the Baker-Nord Institute for the Humanities):

There is one central application process for the Humanities@Work SUMMER STIPEND, the FELDMAN GRANTS, and CRAMER FELLOWSHIPS, and the BUILDING PATHS TO HEALTH CAREERS GRANT. Students who submit a complete application will automatically be considered for all of the opportunities for which they meet the eligibility requirements.

Eligibility

  • Each of these funds can be used to support humanities majors who are offered a meaningful summer internship that is unpaid or underpaid.
  • The eligibility, funding pool, and selection criteria vary for each award. Students wishing to apply should carefully review the guidelines for each funding opportunity so that they understand these criteria and expectations.
  • Please note that summer experiences which charge the student tuition and/or fees are not eligible for any of these awards.

TO APPLY

The following materials are required of all applicants:

  1. The Application Essay (see guidelines below)
  2. A Copy of the internship offer from your employer, or a list of the internships to which you have applied*
  3. A Detailed Budget
  4. Your Resume
  5. An unnofficial copy of your CWRU Transcript
  6. A Confidential Letter of Recommendation from your Humanities advisor**
Send your application materials as a SINGLE PDF to bakernord@case.edu by 12:00 pm on Friday, April 25.

*Students who have not yet received a firm internship offer should still apply for funding. Award recipients will have to provide a copy of the final offer letter prior to receiving the first disbursement of your stipend.

**Applications are not complete until we receive the advisor’s letter of recommendation, which can also be sent directly to bakernord@case.edu.

Guidelines for Writing Your Application Essay

The application essay should be a concise  description of the internship opportunity and why it is important to you. You should put consideWe recommend that you organize your essay into five paragraphs, as follows:

¶ 1

Applicant Information
  • Name
  • CWRU Email
  • CWRU 7-digit ID Number
  • Major(s)
  • Expected Graduation Date

¶ 2

Key Details
  • What are the key details of your summer plans? Be sure to include:
    • the title or role for which you have received an offer
    • the name of the employer that you have received the offer from
    • the location of the internship (city, state, country)
    • the length of your internship, including the start and end dates for your position
    • the number of hours that you will work per week
¶ 3
The Position &
Summer Goals
  • What are the tasks and responsibilities that you will have as an intern?
  • What are the skills that you expect to learn this summer?
¶ 4
Longterm
Goals
  • How does the internship support your post-graduation plans, career goals, and/or passions?
    (Passions can be scholarly, community-driven, social justice, familial creative, etc.)

¶ 5
Preparedness
  • How have your major, coursework, and/or extracurricular activities at CWRU have prepared you for this work experience?

 

¶ 6
Budget &
Financial Need
  • A prose summary that justifies your summer budget and funding request, including:
    • How much funding are you requesting here?
    • Will your employer provide any form of financial compensation?
      (This includes stipends, wages, salary, travel reimbursements, tuition/fees, etc.)
    • How are you going to pay for expenses in excess of this summer funding award?
    • What is your family/household’s overall level of financial need?
      (As determined by the CWRU Office of Financial Aid)

AFTER THE APPLICATION

TIMELINE, REPORTING, & ACCEPTANCE REQUIREMENTS

April 25 All summer funding applications to the Baker-Nord Institute are due.
April 30 Award decisions will be communicated to most students by this date.
June 1 The first disbursement (half of total funding award) will be processed.  It usually take a week or so for stipend to be sent.
July 15 All funding recipients are required to write and submit a 1-page mid-summer report describing the first half (roughly) of their summer internship. Please be candid. We want to know if things aren’t going smoothly. We can help you strategize ways to improve the remaining weeks, and in some cases we might also be able to communicate directly with your supervisor/employer.
July 18 The second disbursement (half of your total funding award) will be processed.  It usually take a week or so for stipend to be sent.
October All funding recipients are required to attend a lunch celebration during the fall semester.
This is an opportunity to meet other award winners from accross the College of Arts and Sciences, so that you can share and learn from one another’s summer experiences. It is a fun and healthy lunch, and a once-a-year networking opportunity. Excused absences can be granted on a case-by-case basis.
The Next 5 Years… All recipients are required to acknowledge their summer funding award on their resume and/or CV.
This is a standard best practice. The alumni and donors who make these awards possible would also be grateful if you would share the name of your award on websites and social media, especially when/if you write or give interviews about your summer learning experiences.

 

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Here is a Sample Budget. Your own budget should demonstrate that you have thought through the financial responsibilities and rewards of your internship experience, as well as to communicate what expenses (if any) the Humanities@Work scholarship will be applied to. Please note that (i) your budget can include a salary or hourly-wage equivalent, and (ii) your total budget is not necessarily the same as the amount that you may want to request from the Humanities@Work Scholarship Funding.

The Career Center has created the CWRU Career Search Guide. It is an excellent resource on a number of topics, including:

  • How to create your first resume
  • Writing cover letters
  • Preparing for interviews
  • And many more. 

BAKER-NORD INSTITUTE SPONSORED SUMMER INTERNSHIPS:

As part of the Humanities@Work program, the Baker-Nord Institute for Humanities is seeking applications from undergraduate CWRU students with a declared humanities major to fill summer internship positions. Graduating students are not eligible to apply.

Interns will be expected to commit 20 hours a week for a ten week period. Each intern will be paid a $3,500 stipend, half of which will be paid at the beginning of the internship, and half of which will be paid at the midpoint of the internship once a status report has been submitted. Interns will be expected to attend a lunchtime event at the Baker-Nord Institute in the fall of 2025 to discuss their internship experience.

All applications are due by 11:59 pm on Friday, April 25 and should be sent to bakernord@case.edu and must include:

• Resume (no more than 2 pages)
• Statement of Interest (no more than 1 page) for each internship for which the student would like to be considered

Following the review of applications, outstanding applicants will be invited for an interview. Available internships are:

 

THE CLEVELAND OBSERVER
11459 Mayfield Road
Cleveland, OH 44106

Job Summary:
We are seeking passionate and detail-oriented News Writers & Reporters to join our editorial team. This role is ideal for aspiring journalists, students, and writers who want to develop strong reporting skills and contribute meaningful stories that drive change. You will cover local news, community events, politics, business, and human interest stories while adhering to journalistic integrity and AP Style guidelines.

Gathering Information:
– Live Reporting: Covering events in real-time, often through television or radio broadcasts.
– Field Reporting: Gathering information on location, often at news events orbreaking stories.
– Studio Reporting: Anchoring newscasts or presenting reports from a studio setting.
– Networking: Building relationships with sources and contacts within the community.

Meeting Deadlines:
– Ensuring that stories are completed and submitted on time
– Adapting to Change: Being flexible and adaptable to changing news situations.
– Staying Informed: Keeping up-to-date on current events and industry trends.

Key Responsibilities:
– Research, pitch, and write compelling news stories, feature articles, and community reports.
– Conduct interviews with community members, local leaders, and subject matter experts.
– Cover assigned beats, including city government, social justice issues, education, and business developments.
– Attend press conferences, public meetings, and events to gather firsthand information.
– Fact-check sources and ensure all content is accurate, balanced, and ethical.
– Collaborate with editors to revise and refine articles for publication.
– Create multimedia content, including photos, videos, and social media snippets, to enhance storytelling.
– Meet deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom environment.

Qualifications:
– Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a college/university program in Journalism, Communications, English, Political Science, or a related field.
– Strong writing, editing, and research skills.
– Experience with AP Style or willingness to learn.
– Excellent interpersonal and interviewing skills.
– Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team.
– Passion for local journalism and community storytelling.

THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA
11001 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44106

The Cleveland Orchestra is seeking an Intern to join their team. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with the archivist.

Archives Summer Internship Responsibilities:
• Catalog posters and oversize photos
• Scan board minutes and file electronically
• Cross reference digitized tour programs with boxed collection
• Assist in culling digital photo collection
• Assist in culling extra photograph slides
• Assist in inventory of oversize and miscellaneous photos, negatives, and slides
• Proofread publications and email newsletters

Archives Summer Internship Requirements:
• Passion for the arts and the mission of The Cleveland Orchestra.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• An interest in libraries and archives

THE GROG SHOP
2785 Euclid Heights Blvd
Cleveland Heights, OH 44106

This Operations & Marketing internship will allow the student to gain invaluable industry experience while having the mentorship of the Grog Shop’s marketing director and owner.

Responsibilities:
• Correspondence with bands, artists, vendors, and ticket buyers
• Coordinate with our street team, plan outreach events and ticket giveaways
• Physically pass out flyers to local businesses in the Greater Cleveland area
• Create and distribute communications to past ticket buyers and email subscribers
• Input data including ticket counts, past buyer’s emails, and ad insights and results into spreadsheets to easily track and interpret data
• Attend meetings and collaboration discussions
• Maintain and update a database of local musicians, bands, and vendors
• Organization and filing of office paperwork
• Processing ticket information
• Building events on our ticketing platform, TicketWeb
• Assistance creating content and copy for social media channels including Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok
• Some graphic design and video editing
• Research new potential community partners that align with Grog Shop ideology and community values
• This includes working scheduled shifts outside of the regular 12-5 p.m. work-day
• This internship is onsite, starting early June and ending at the completion of required hours; exact dates to be determined

The ideal student has an attention to detail and proven organizational & planning skills; is flexible and able to adjust to changing demands; be quick at assessing situations, identifying potential issues, and creating solutions; be passionate about working with others in group settings with a customer service mentality; have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; be able to work both independently and collaboratively; be proficient in computer skills including Office 365; be available to work days, evenings, and weekends as needed; be able carry up to 20 lbs and must be able to walk for up to an hour at a time; and have access to reliable transportation not only to work, but to travel to various locations in the Greater Cleveland area.