Employers

"The SMU Industry Scholars program is not just a great program for introducing students to the 'real world' work environment they will face in the future. By benefiting from their hard work, boundless energy, and infectious enthusiasm, I feel a little guilty that we are reaping the bigger reward."

- Hunter Hunt, president, Hunt Power

Program Description

The SMU School of Engineering's Industry Scholars Intern Program is an industry-sponsored scholarship and internship program designed to provide financial support plus real-world work experience to highly qualified students.

Unlike traditional coop/internship programs, students do not have to compromise the continuity of their education to gain work experience. At the same time, companies gain the benefit of continuous service from students over a period of two years, thus ensuring completion of projects.

The program is a win-win program for both SMU and its corporate partners. It helps SMU recruit the best possible students and helps you develop new talent for your business.

Here's how it works

When you partner with SMU School of Engineering in the Industry Scholars Intern Program, you make a four-year commitment to fund four students in the program - a freshman, a sophomore, a junior and a senior.

Program Benefits

• You have the opportunity to recruit top scholars to work as interns for you on a continual basis over a two-year period.
• Students gain valuable professional development opportunities as well as exposure to your organization.
• Ability to influence student's education goals to benefit your business
• Participating companies gain access to leadership-level talent for hiring once the interns graduate.
• Develop future talent that understands your company's goals and culture.
• You can tailor your program to meet the individual recruiting needs of your business. For example, you can specify criteria for student selection that is unique to your needs