The University of the South is honored to collaborate with the Freeman Foundation to provide several students with full-time summer internships in East and Southeast Asia. 

Application Deadline: January 31, 2024

Who: Rising sophomores, juniors, or seniors who plan to return to campus following the completion of their internship. A background in Asian languages and cultures is not required, but it is required that you have an interest to learn more! 

Award: Up to $9500 each for a maximum of 8 students

Duration of Fellowship: Minimum of 8 weeks / 35 to 40 hrs per week

Contact: Marcus Murphy in the Office of Global Citizenship 

What: Students have the opportunity as part of the Sewanee Pledge and our collaboration with the Freeman Foundation to receive financial support for an internship in one of the following locations: Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar/Burma, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. From whale watching in Indonesia to banking in Singapore, the opportunities are endless. 

Why: Sewanee considers internships a valuable and integral part of a field of study -- an important way to gain insight into a career field, obtain valuable professional experience, and develop new skills. Internships in Asia offer valuable opportunities for personal and professional growth in an area of the world that is reshaping global commerce.

TO APPLY:

Please follow THIS link to the Summer 2024 program brochure and application in VIA-TRM. Once you have created a profile, please search for the program titled "Freeman Foundation Asia Internship Program."

Questions? Contact Marcus Murphy in the Office of Global Citizenship or Laura Sonderman in Career Readiness

Further information: 

  • Upon returning to Sewanee, Freeman Foundation award recipients will be required to present their experience at a minimum of two fall events. In addition to a traditional presentation for a live audience, students will have the option to share a culminating project that could include a digital story presentation, a poster presentation, or a podcast. Participants will also be encouraged to participate in the study away fair, internship fairs, and other promotional opportunities on campus.
  • Students are encouraged to network and secure an internship on their own. Marcus Murphy (mtmurphy@sewanee.edu) is happy to meet with students to explore their options. Career Readiness also has a wealth of resources and more information can be found here.
  • Please do not pay any deposits until you are notified of your status for internship funding. Sewanee is not responsible and will not be able to assist you with recovering funds if you are not rewarded funding.
  • Non-US citizens are eligible to apply; however, students must intern in countries outside of their country of origin.