SEPA Student Application Updated on: January 17, 2023Social Entrepreneurship for Poverty Alleviation Program Thank you for your interest in the SEPA Internship. Name First Last Email Cell PhoneClass Senior Junior Sophomore Freshman Major(s) Minor(s) Overall GPA: Major GPA: In 500 words or less, discuss your interest in the program by addressing the following questions. Why do you believe this program will be beneficial for your academic and career goals? What contribution do you believe you can make through the program?In 500 words or less, describe a major societal problem that you are concerned about and why it matters to you?What type of agencies best match your academic preparation/interests (as described in your essay above) Healthcare Women’s health Poverty Women/child safety Faith-based Emergency services Education Arts If invited, would you be interested in completing a directed research project related to your agencies work? This would involve a directed study in the fall and would provide an additional $500 to your stipend.**before quickly answering ‘yes,’ please consider that this would be a significant research involvement and amount to a full course credit in the fall (150 hours). Please consult Dr. Bigelow if you have questions about this additional opportunity. Yes No Please list any relevant coursework.Do you have anything additional you would like the SEPA program staff to know? If you have had discussions with program staff (Dr. Bigelow or others) about issues related to your application (perhaps justifiable accommodations of some sort) please remind us of them here.Upload a resumeMax. file size: 50 MB.Please list 2 references (no letters are required, simply name your references. These may be AC faculty or current/previous employers or supervisors). Will you be able to drive yourself or have reliable transportation to and from your assigned nonprofit? If no, please explain.Are you currently planning to live on-campus during summer 2023 should you be selected as a SEPA intern? Yes No The following questions have no bearing on your acceptance into the program, but will better help staff with intern placements. Will you be comfortable completing your internship at a faith-based organization that may differ from your own beliefs, ideas, and opinions?Please reach out to Nate Bigelow if you have any questions or would like to discuss this further. Yes No If accepted, would you have transportation or lodging for the following counties? Select All Grayson County, Texas Collin County, Texas Fannin County, Texas Bryan County, Oklahoma.
