Applications for the 2025 Meloy Summer Internships will open March 3rd, 2025.
The Meloy Internships program is a unique opportunity for ambitious students in the College of Engineering to gain hands-on experience working at a startup. This program is designed to help students take the next step in their careers by connecting with industry leaders who are solving real-world challenges. This program, developed under the Meloy Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program (MEIEP) enables five exceptional undergraduate engineering students to spend a summer working on a paid internship with a fast-growing early-stage startup. If you're ready to make an impact and gain invaluable experience, this program is for you.
Program Details
Are you ready to work on real-world engineering and technology challenges? The Meloy Internships program provides an unparalleled opportunity to collaborate with a fast-growing early-stage startup. You decide where to apply, and companies select who they want to interview and hire. We provide funding and guidance but leave hiring decisions to the companies.
How It Works
- Student Applications (Internal) – Students interested in a paid summer internship with one of the five available companies and projects apply to the program.
- Student Selection – A curated group of outstanding students is chosen to participate.
- Student Applications (External) – These students apply directly to the projects that interest them, submitting resumes and cover letters to each of the companies.
- Company Decisions – Companies review applications, conduct interviews, and make their own hiring decisions.
- Meloy’s Role – We support students and employers, ensuring a great match and facilitating the process.
Why Apply?
- Gain hands-on industry experience.
- Work with innovative companies tackling real challenges.
- Enjoy a streamlined application process with direct company engagement.
- Benefit from Meloy’s curated selection process, ensuring a quality summer experience.
- Join a network of like-minded entrepreneurial students and employers.
Selection Criteria
To ensure a successful experience for both students and companies, we carefully select students based on:
- Academic excellence in engineering and entrepreneurial disciplines.
- Relevant technical skills and experience.
- Strong teamwork and problem-solving abilities.
- Interest in working on innovative industry projects.
- Alignment with entrepreneurial values and a growth mindset.
Qualifications
- Open to undergraduate non-freshman engineering students with at least one semester remaining between internship conclusion and graduation.
- Strong academic background and practical experience preferred.
- Passion for problem-solving, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
- Enrolled in the College of Engineering.
- Ability to commit to the internship period.
- Part of the MEIEP program and involved with program events, classes, etc.
Application Process
March 3 to 21 – Student applications and project matching
March 21 to 25 – Students selected for the program
March 26 to April 4 – Targeted interviews & offer extensions with pre-matched students
June 2 to August 8 – Summer internship period