The Lumpkin Family Endowed Fund

for Service Learning

The Lumpkin Program is now under Career Education’s larger internship placement portfolio (aka "Career Ed Placements"). Similar to other internship placements, students will receive a $5,000 stipend for living expenses during the internship period, including housing, transportation, and food. Wellesley no longer arranges housing for placements funded by Lumpkin. This change gives employers and students great flexibility in determining internship start/end dates and students may consider a wider variety of summer housing options. Interns may secure housing through Northeastern University's summer Intern Housing program should they choose. 

To find Career Ed Placements in the Experiential Learning Browser simply filter by Sponsoring Departments and select "Career Education Internship Placements." All Career Ed Placements are part of the Fall application cycle. Internships not filled after the Fall cycle may be reposted for the Spring application cycle. 

A Reminder of Some Policies for Wellesley-Funded Placements

(see this page for all College Policies)

Communication during the Internship Interview Process

Students under consideration for internship placement with an employer partner are expected to respond to interview requests within 24 hours, even if they decline the interview. Students who decline an interview must inform the Wellesley Internships Team of their withdrawal from the selection process. Students who do not communicate with employers in a timely manner may be withdrawn from the applicant pool. 

Reneging an Offer

It is unacceptable to accept an internship offer from an employer and later decline it. It not only damages the relationship between the College and the employer but also negatively impacts future opportunities for Wellesley students. 

Students who renege on their acceptance of an offer made through Wellesley’s funded internship or employer-funded programs will not be considered for future funding opportunities. Students will further be blocked from Handshake until they meet in person with a member of the Career Education staff to discuss the situation. ​If you are deciding between multiple internship offers, please contact a member of the Wellesley Internships Team to help you navigate next steps.

Early Withdrawal or Termination From Internship

Students who do not complete their Wellesley-funded internship for any reason may be asked to repay their stipend to the College (partial or full repayment). Students may also forfeit experiential learning units for the experience. 

We are aware that students may encounter extenuating circumstances that may necessitate a change in the internship start or end date. If you find yourself in such a situation, please speak with the Wellesley Internships Team before you take any action with the employer.

Students may be terminated from an internship by the employer or by the College for reasons that include, but are not limited to, poor communication, poor performance, and recurring absences.