INTERNSHIPS

ABOUT ILI INTERNSHIPS

Indiana Latino Institute Internship Programming is designed to expose Latino college students to careers in their specific fields of study. Selected individuals spend 180-200 hours working at their internship site and completing assignments to enhance their internship learning experience. Interns receive professional development prior to beginning their internship, support from ILI staff throughout their work and experience, and a scholarship for completing the program requirements.

ILI Internship programming connects Indiana Latino college students to career-building opportunities during the summer and provides tuition stipends upon completion.

APPLICATION TIMELINE:

SUMMER 2027 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

August 2026 – Application open for the Summer of 2027

November 2026 – First rounds of interviews begin

February 2027 – Candidates for the Summer 2027 are selected

PROGRAM TIMELINE AND COMMITMENT:

February – April 2027 – Placement into internship

May 2027 – Orientation

May – August 2027 – Internships and ILI Programming (Lunch & Learn sessions, workshops, check-ins)

August 2027 – End of Summer Celebration

August 2027 – Scholarship Stipend received upon completion of internship hours and program requirements

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

The ILI Internship includes real world experience as well as guidance from ILI staff. The Internship program places students who have completed at least one year of college in internships for 175-200 hours during the summer. ILI provides up to $2,500 to students upon completion of their internship and program requirements.

FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

ILI secures corporate partners to host fellows who are entering their senior year of college or who are graduate students. The fellowship includes real world experience as well as character and leadership development training. Fellows are paid up to $6,000 directly for their time and complete between 360-400 hours of internship experience over the summer.

INTERNSHIP THROUGH PARTNERSHIP

ILI partners with businesses across the state who already have established, internal internship programming by recruiting and preparing candidates for these competitive programs. Duration and compensation vary depending on the site. ILI prioritizes students who have participated in ILI internships or who are enrolled in ILI College Coaching for these opportunities.