Evaluating the situation
When a Scholar applies for a Lifeline grant, we understand the urgency. They need rent or groceries. Their car was stolen and they can’t afford transit. Their laptop dies.
Emotions are running high. It can be difficult at those moments to find already available resources.
Our team works with the Scholar to check out campus and community resources that may be able to address some of their urgent issues before determining whether to issue a grant.
Enabling Persistence
This process gives us a moment to “check-in” with the student who may be feeling overwhelmed by everything or feeling disconnected from their community.
Scholars are many things: smart, hardworking and driven to succeed – but they are also typically the first one in their family to attend college and may need support to navigate.
When we evaluate whether to provide the grant, we want to be sure it will help them persist in school and “move the needle” in their life.
Your gift can help
To essentials:
Rent
Groceries
Laptops
Personal items
School Supplies
FAQs
Emerge placements are based on the career interests and skills listed in a Scholar’s application. However, the primary goal of this program is career exploration, and Scholars are encouraged to keep an open mind even if their placements are not where they expected. Possible industries include finance, corporate business, law, non-profits, STEM, and government. Throughout the Emerge experience, Scholars will be introduced to multiple industries and learn cross-functional skills that will be useful in any career path.
Emerge Scholars participate in fast-paced learning environments all summer long. Monday through Thursday, Scholars serve as interns at a company or organization; on Fridays, they attend immersive professional and leadership development sessions. Please note that while most internships are 9-5 Monday-Thursday, some organizations’ expectations may differ. You must confirm your working hours with your host organization.
The ideal Emerge Scholar is a dedicated, passionate leader who is eager to participate in this program no matter where they are placed. Emerge Scholars must be rising sophomores or juniors in college, plan to be in the Chicagoland area for the summer, and have demonstrated high academic performance, leadership potential, and initiative.
Each Emerge Scholar recieves a stipend for their participation in the program, and transportation expenses are covered. Any additional supplies or materials required by the internship or for participation in the program will be covered by Emerge.
Emerge Partners host interns, provide space and programming for Growth Labs, and much more! If you and your company would like to partner with Emerge, please reach out to discuss what our partnership could look like.
Host a Scholar
An investment of $7,000 covers the cost of hosting an intern for the summer. Assistance is available for organizations that cannot afford the full cost of hosting an intern.
Sponsor a Scholar
If your organization can’t host an intern, you can still invest in the Emerge Program to help underwrite Scholars’ experiences elsewhere.
Host a Growth Lab
Growth Lab hosts provide Emerge Scholars with the opportunity to hear from a senior leader in the company, a facility tour, use of a conference room, and lunch.