Social Impact Fellows

Applications for spring positions are open. Application deadline is December 15.

The Institute for Leadership and Social Impact is partnering with non-profit and community organizations in Atlanta by connecting them with Georgia Tech students with a passion for social impact by facilitating supported internship opportunities.

Fellowship projects are driven by our community partners' needs and opportunities. ILSI then promotes the projects to our Georgia Tech students and partners, who select candidates that best suit their needs. The purpose of the program is to create meaningful connections for co-learning. Typical projects are semester-long (fall, spring, or summer). ILSI commits to long-term relationships with our partner organizations (three to four semesters). Some of our current and previous partners include the Center for Civic Innovation, Hands On Atlanta, Global Growers Network, Plywood People, and Ubuntu.

Fellows 2023

"The Social Impact Fellowship program is hands down one of the most professional and impactful programs at the Georgia Tech. As an Executive Director of a non-profit organization, we rely heavily on the assistance of volunteers to augment the work we do in the community. Since connecting with this program, the students have implemented and maintained our social media platforms, which we now use to do our fundraising and to attract more donors, and have redeveloped our new website, which is more content-driven and provides organization data that can be used by potential funders in the future. To sum it up, the students have thoroughly impressed me, and I am incredibly grateful for our partnership."

- Michael Daniels, Executive Director of Georgia Center for Youth Excellence

Requirements

All fellows must be enrolled full-time (12 credit hours) while working their fellowship.

Students will register for one of the below internship audit courses for the term of their fellowship*:

INTN 2003. P/T Professional Internship. 3 Credit Hours.—Supervised professional work experience in the United States for undergraduate freshman or sophomore interns working 10-19 hours a week in their major field of study for a semester.
INTN 4003. P/T Professional Internship. 3 Credit Hours.—Supervised professional work experience in the United States for undergraduate junior or senior interns working 10-19 hours a week in their major field of study for a semester.

*International students must be enrolled full-time to qualify.

The student will report directly to the partner for their intern duties for the duration of the engagement.
Students may serve two consecutive terms with the same partner, and they are eligible to intern with various partners up to three semesters. Students may not serve with two different partners in the same semester.

Application Process

Interested students can apply to open fellowships by directly emailing the contact person listed for that opportunity.
The organization will recommend the selected student as a Social Impact Fellow to ILSI.
ILSI will send the student information to the Financial Aid office to clear them to receive the stipend.
Once cleared, ILSI will award the Fellowship of $1800 per semester, which will be disbursed to the student’s Bursar’s account in two to three payments. Please visit financial aid's website for payment dates.

Awardees Expectations

Students who receive the stipend will be expected to complete the following tasks:

Students will work ten weeks during the semester, ten hours per week. (Please work with your internship partner to finalize a schedule.)
Complete Qualtrics survey before the start of the internship
Post on LinkedIn before the internship about what they will be doing and after about the experience tagging ILSI and the partner organization
Complete a mid-term check-in evaluation
Provide a written testimonial of their internship experience

Contact Isabelle James at isabelle.james@gatech.edu with questions about the Social Impact Fellows Program

Spring 2025

3D Girls | Software Engineering or Marketing and Communication
Hand, Heart & Soul Project | Operations Support
Hopeful Change | Social Media Marketing
LEAD Center for Youth | Operations Support
WheelChariot | Social Media Marketing, Communication & Sales
Atlanta Beltline | Research, Community Engagement & Operations Support
Beautiful Curly Me | Position TBD
Historic Westside Gardens | Position TBD

Summer 2025

Application Deadline for Summer 2025: Coming soon!

3D Girls | Software Engineering or Marketing & Communication
More summer projects will be available soon!

The Institute for Leadership and Social Impact (ILSI) at Georgia Tech invites Atlanta-based non-profit and community organizations to partner with us in creating meaningful social impact. Through this partnership, organizations can connect with Georgia Tech students who are passionate about making a difference while benefiting from funded internship opportunities.

Partnership Overview

Flexible Engagement: Partners can participate for up to three semesters, with each semester featuring one student intern. Rotations may be consecutive or spread out based on your organization’s needs and the availability of suitable student candidates.
Extended Internships: If both the organization and the intern find the arrangement beneficial, the intern can remain with the organization for two consecutive semesters.

Partnership Responsibilities

1. Define the Internship Role

Submit a detailed job description, including key responsibilities, expectations, and information about the Social Impact Fellowship.

2. Recruitment and Selection

ILSI will promote the position to students, who will apply directly by submitting their resumes to your organization.
Partners are responsible for interviewing candidates to ensure alignment between the intern's skills and the organization's needs.
Once a candidate is selected, please notify ILSI so we can confirm the intern's eligibility.

3. Prepare for Onboarding

Attend a brief orientation call with ILSI to review program expectations and resources.
Establish a start date for the internship, set up weekly check-ins with the intern, and ensure access to any necessary tools and resources for their work.

4. Supervision and Support

Provide mentorship, guidance, and constructive feedback throughout the 10-week internship, supporting the intern’s growth and development.

Internship Details

Time Commitment: Interns commit to working 10 hours per week for 10 weeks.
Stipend: ILSI provides a $1,800 stipend for each intern, fully funded by the program.

About ILSI

The Institute for Leadership and Social Impact (ILSI) at Georgia Tech is dedicated to fostering servant leadership and promoting organizational practices that contribute to a just, caring, and sustainable society. We believe in the power of partnerships to drive meaningful change in our communities.

Contact Isabelle James at isabelle.james@gatech.edu with questions about the Social Impact Fellows Program

Hours Served

We provide students with experiential learning to develop a passion for meaningful projects, interpersonal skills, and project management abilities.

Partnerships Funded

Partners include Hands On Atlanta, Global Growers, Ubuntu, Plywood, WunderGrubs, CCL, and United Nations.