The Class of 1967 Internship Program at the Wellesley Centers for Women

Research Internships & Fellowships for Wellesley College Students

The Wellesley Centers for Women (WCW) is pleased to offer five internships during both the summer and the academic year to Wellesley College students who seek to make a difference in the world through research and action. Students placed in The Class of 1967 Internship Program gain hands-on social science research experience while working closely with a WCW research scientist who acts as a mentor.

View the potential internship opportunities for 2018-2019 and learn more about the application process.

How To Apply:

All opportunities with The Class of 1967 Internship Program require that the student become acquainted with the mission and work of WCW. In their application, the student must identify a researcher at WCW to serve as their mentor. We recommend that any student interested in applying for 2018-2019 internships/fellowships meet with the WCW research scientist with whom they hope to work. 

Any registered Wellesley College student with a GPA of at least 3.0 may apply for The Class of 1967 Internship Program. To qualify for the academic year internships, students must be registered at the College during the year of the internship. Students do not have to register for summer classes to be eligible for The Anne Murray Ladd Student Internship.

Applications for the 2018-2019 Class of 1967 Internship Program are due by 9:00 a.m. on April 6, 2018. To apply, the student is asked to submit a statement of 2-3 pages, which includes the following:

• The internship opportunity for which the student is applying and why.
• Career goals and any relevant academic or work experience.
• What the student would like to accomplish through this experience

In addition to the above, the student must also submit a letter of recommendation from a member of the Wellesley College faculty or their advisor. A copy of the student's Wellesley College transcript must accompany the application. Students selected as recipients of WCW internships receive a $3,000 stipend.

Students should apply using this application form. All application materials should be emailed to Karen Lachance at klachance@wellesley.edu. Contact Karen for information about possible projects and mentors or with any questions.

More about The Class of 1967 Internship Program at WCW:

Summer Internship

• The Anne Murray Ladd Student Internship was established in 2005 by family and friends in memory of Anne Murray Ladd, a 1998 Wellesley College Honors graduate. (Note: Students need not register for summer classes to be eligible for the summer internship.)

Academic Year Internships

• The Linda Coyne Lloyd Student Research Internship was established in 1998 by family and friends in memory of Linda Coyne Lloyd '63, a long-time, active supporter of the Wellesley Centers for Women. This internship gives preference to students who are interested in engaging in policy-oriented research.
• Shirley R. Sherr Student Research Internship was established in 1998 by a generous gift from Lynn Sherr '63, and her sister, Lois Dubin, in honor of their mother.
• The Class of 1967 Internship was established by a generous gift from the Wellesley College Class of 1967, in 1992 on the occasion of its 25th reunion.
• The Morse Fellowship was established in 1992 by a generous gift from Richard P. Morse and Claire Wien Morse '57 of Brookline, MA. This fellowship gives preference to students with career interests in the fields of mental health or wellbeing.