ELIGIBILITY
To apply for this program, students must:
- Be an undergraduate with plans to enroll during the fall 2026 term (May 2026 graduates are ineligible).
- Have a declared major in one of the Meadows School’s areas of study: Advertising, Art, Art History, Corporate Communication and Public Affairs, Creative Computing, Dance, Fashion Media, Film and Media Arts, Journalism, Music, or Theatre.
WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS
U.S. work authorization is not required for most of these internship roles. However, if you are not authorized to work in the United States and receive and accept an offer, you must complete additional paperwork and a Canvas course through SMU's International Office before your start date. Internships offered through Broadway Dallas and The Infinite Agency require U.S. work authorization, as these organizations will provide direct, additional compensation to intern fellows.
INTERNSHIP START AND END DATE
Each internship offered through this fellowship program will begin on Monday, June 1 and end on Friday, August 7, 2026. Interns are expected to work fifteen hours per week for the entire ten weeks. (Internships offered by Broadway Dallas and at the Infinite Agency will require 30 hours per week of work.) Some internship opportunities may require limited weekend and night work. If applicable, that information will be provided to you during the internship offer period. If selected for the program, you will collaborate with your supervisor to develop a schedule that works for both you and the employer.
COMPENSATION
Intern fellows will receive a fixed stipend of $3,000 paid once through SMU Accounts Payable department (the rough equivalent of $20/hour for 150 hours of work.) Hours worked beyond 150 will be compensated in installments by the participating employer host organization at the rate of $20/hour.
APPLICATION PROCESS
The SMU Meadows Intern Fellowship program has a two-part application process:
- Part I: Submit an unofficial transcript and current resume via 12twenty here. (You must be logged into your 12twenty student account to access this section.)
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Part II: Complete the Meadows Intern Fellowship Application form here, which includes a brief questionnaire with short-answer responses.
The final application deadline is 11:59 p.m. CST on Friday, February 27, 2026. Applications received before Friday, February 20 will be given priority consideration.
Submission of Parts I and II in advance of the Friday, February 27 application deadline is required for a candidate to be considered.
INTERVIEWS AND HIRING
Qualified candidates will be notified via email if they are selected for interview. Interviews will occur between Monday, April 6 and Friday, April 10. Interviews may take place virtually via Zoom, on SMU campus, or in-person in the organization's offices.
Internship offers will be distributed by Friday, April 17. The anticipated hiring completion date for this intern fellowship program is Friday, April 24.
QUESTIONS?
Contact Meadows Assistant Dean of Alumni and Career Success Timmie Hathorn at thathorn@smu.edu with questions.