Boating scholarship students are required to complete two semester long (13-14 week) internships in recreational boating businesses or other organizations as part of their academic program totaling 6 credits. These internships are intended to complement and supplement their course work by providing students with a practical exposure to different aspects of these businesses and organizations. The internships must offer students opportunities to experience the range of activities and functions conducted by boating businesses and organizations. It is also desirable if the internship directly or indirectly provides the student with opportunities for full-time employment. Students are strongly encouraged, but not required, to complete the internships in two different businesses or agencies.

While the internship is intended to provide practical experience, there are important academic components. Students must provide the coordinator a weekly report of their activities, challenges they confronted, and what they learned. They must relate the practical aspects of the business or organization with what they learned in the classroom. They must also complete a project which requires that they research and make recommendations relating to a challenge or opportunity confronting the internship business or organization.

Students are able to research and select their internships, but they should get final approval from Scholarship Advisor and Internship Coordinator. The student, internship providers and coordinator must all sign an agreement, which specifies each party's requirements.

In an effort to encourage more businesses and agencies to host internship students, the gift from RBIEF allows MSU to pay half the cost of wages paid to the students provided that the internships are completed in Michigan businesses and organizations. If you are interested in hosting a student, please read the internship requirements and complete this form.

      Professional Internship Training Agreement

      Mid-semester Evaluation Form - (student/supervisor)

      Final Evaluation Form (student/supervisor)

      Weekly Report Form

      Liability Coverage Form