Shepherd Internship Selection & Application Process

Who Should Apply?

Those interested in learning first-hand about the multiple dimensions of poverty in the U.S.
Those who want to be challenged to deal with the issues of poverty you will experience every day
Those who are prepared to experience a poverty immersion program
Those who want to learn about yourself in a way you didn’t think possible

Selection Process

Current full-time JCU sophomore and junior students who will be graduating in May 2023 or later are eligible to apply.

Applicants will be evaluated on

Concern for and understanding about poverty
Academic record (minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8)
Relevant volunteer and/or work experience
Extracurricular activities (e.g. immersion trips, campus organizations)
Quality of references (two required; see below for details)

If you have any questions about the application process, please email pmetres@jcu.edu.

Applications are due by November 22, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. and must be submitted electronically.

Click here to access the online application.

Two references are required. At least one reference must be from a full-time JCU faculty member who has been your instructor in a course. The second reference may be from a full-time JCU staff member or part-time faculty member. They can email their reference letter directly to pmetres@jcu.edu

Selection and Application Process