Hegi Internship Programs
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Internship Program
Designed for students with diverse identities, this program matches students with an internship with one of our partner organizations.
Click here to apply for the DEI internship program.
Engage Dallas Internship Program
Engage Dallas is a place-based community engagement initiative via SMU's Residential Commons to address community needs focusing on South and West Dallas. The Engage Dallas Internship Program is a resource exclusively for SMU students completing summer internships at nonprofits and other organizations that typically offer unpaid internships.
Click here to apply for the Engage Dallas internship program.
Unpaid Internship Program
This program awards a stipend to students who have acquired an unpaid internship from a non-profit or government organization. Click here to apply for the Unpaid Internship Program.
Application Requirements
- Must be a full-time undergraduate student
- Must be returning in the Fall 2024 semester as a full-time student
Summer 2024 Application Timeline
Unpaid Internship Applications Open: | April 1, 2024 |
Unpaid Internship Applications Close: | April 19, 2024 |
Students notified of internship decisions: | April 24, 2024 |
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Summer 2024 Internships: Engage Dallas & DEI Internship Programs
This is a 10-week internship program where students will work on average 15 hours per week. This is a paid internship program; students are paid four times throughout the duration of the internship.
2024 Application Timeline
Please note that the Engage Dallas and DEI Internship Program will follow the same timeline listed below.
Student Internship Applications Open: | Feb 2nd, 2024 |
Student Internship Applications Deadline: Priority deadline: Official deadline: |
March 22nd, 2024 April 7th, 2024 |
Students notified of internship decisions: | April 15th, 2024 |
Student internship orientation: | April 30th, 2024 |
Internship start date: | June 3rd, 2024 |
Internship end date: | August 9th, 2024 |
Student internship debrief & celebration: | August 27th, 2024 |
What Students Are Saying
Engage Dallas
“Working at Heart House this summer gave me the professional and leadership development skills that I needed. I was able to gain real-world marketing experience and help create a campaign for North Texas Giving Day. I will forever be grateful for the opportunities given to me through Heart House.” - Javon Brown, Senior, Marketing Intern with Heart House Dallas
DEI Internship Program
“The internship has provided me a lot of opportunities to get a foot in the door of the professional world, such as how to build connections, manage and oversee projects, and conduct yourself in the professional world.” - Joyce Sun, Sophomore, Heroes Intern with Mark Cuban Heroes Basketball Center