INTERNSHIP PROPOSAL

It is a binding agreement between the student, the school, and the organization that
ensures the student completes all aspects of the internship. The student writes the
internship proposal, but the other parties have a say and help develop it into its final
form.

WRITING YOUR OWN PROPOSAL

1. Start with a firm introduction. This should start out with a hook. ...
2. State the problem. After the introduction, you'll get into the body, the meat of your work.
...
3. Propose solutions. ...
4. Include a schedule and budget. ...
5. Wrap up with a conclusion. ...
6. Edit your work. ...
7. Proofread your work.

Internship Proposal Outline

Student: Name, Student ID, Address, Phone, Email, Website
Department / Course Number: (School Dependent)
Term Year: Spring 2013
Desired Credit Hours: 6
Company: Company Name, Address, Phone
Internship Supervisor: (Person at the company) Name, Phone, Email
Faculty Advisor: (Person at the school) Name, Phone, Email
Internship Duration: Dates (ex: June 15, 2013 to August 25, 2013 – 10 Weeks)
Hours: 40 hours per week for a total of 400 hours
Compensation: $15 / hour

Introduction

This section should include a few paragraphs outlining the company and what they do.
Research the company and use specific details to illustrate how your academic knowledge
will play a role in your position there. Also introduce your Internship Supervisor and give a
brief background on his or her experience and position.

Goals and Objectives

This is your opportunity to explain what you want to do during the internship. Describe what
you want to learn and achieve. You can write this in paragraph form or use bullet points to
highlight the specific things you want to accomplish.

Job Description

Work with your Internship Supervisor to determine exactly what your role will be. What are
your responsibilities? What will you do on a daily basis? What projects will you work on?
How will you accomplish your goals? How will you be supervised?

Assignments Checklist

This will be determined by your university’s requirements for completion of the internship. It
refers to assignments from your professors that must be completed to receive internship
credit, such as papers, logs, journals, evaluations, etc. It may also refer to things required
by the company.

Student Responsibilities

This outlines the exact requirements from the university in regards to hours, reporting,
paper requirements, timelines, etc.

Method of Evaluation

This describes how you will be graded to receive credit.

Summary

A brief summation of how the internship will benefit you. It is also your chance to include
any additional tidbits that you feel necessary.

Signature Page – Include a place to sign and date for each party. Faculty Advisor,
Internship Supervisor, Student, Dean, etc.

When you break the internship proposal down, it’s not too complicated. Take it piece by
piece and you’ll have your internship proposal written and completed in no time.