Provost's Sustainability Internship (PSI) Student Application
You must COMPLETE ALL FIELDS OF THE APPLICATION BELOW. Be sure to read carefully-- there are specific actions that you need to complete in order for your application to be considered.

APPLICATIONS are being accepted on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.

The Provost's Sustainability Internship Program is a year long course that introduces students to the campus sustainability movement and provides them with professional experience in sustainability-related topics through an internship, lectures and professional development trainings, and peer discussion. Students are matched with staff mentors to develop on-campus projects related to sustainability issues in at least one of the following topic areas: awareness, education, & engagement; energy and climate; transportation; green building; land use; waste management; purchasing; and water. Students will receive a $1500 scholarship at the completion of their project and internship credit each quarter.

Note: Applicants must have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA to be considered for the program.

Internships available for 2016-17 include the following. Complete descriptions can be found here: http://sustainability.ucsc.edu/get-involved/student-projects/psi/index.html

- Amah Mutsun Relearning Program Environmental Justice Intern
- Arboretum Sustainability Intern
- College 8 Sustainable Systems Programs Intern
- Fostering Food Justice in Watsonville
- Humanities Outreach & Engagement Intern
- People of Color Sustainability Collective PSI Intern (American Indian Resource Center)
- People of Color Sustainability Collective PSI Intern (Asian American/Pacific Islander Resource Center)
- Procurement Equity Intern
- Procurement Sustainability Intern
- Site Stewardship Program Intern
- Water Conservation Coordinator
- Zero Waste Mapping Technology Intern


Questions? Contact Melissa Ott, Program Coordinator, at psi@ucsc.edu
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Name *
First and Last
Email Address *
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Student ID Number *
Current Year at UCSC *
1st year, 2nd year, etc.
Major *
Cumulative UCSC GPA *
Applicants must have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA to be considered for the program.
Please list any previous or current affiliations with campus organizations.
This program requires a 3-quarter commitment for the entire academic year. Are you absolutely certain that your schedule will allow you to commit to a 6-8 hours a week internship (2 unit) in fall and a 12-15 hours a week internship (5 unit)  in both winter and spring? *
How did you hear about the internship program? *
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In order for your application to be complete you must email psi@ucsc.edu the following materials as soon as possible:  1. Resume 2. Cover letter 3. Unofficial transcript (as of spring quarter 2016) *
Your unofficial transcript can be found on your my.ucsc portal.
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Why are you most interested in this program? *
75-150 words
Please describe any previous volunteer or work experience you have with sustainability
75-150 words. Sustainability can encompass environmental, social, and economic factors. It can be defined as "meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs."
In light of the many sustainability challenges that will likely define the 21st century, what keeps you hopeful for the future of humanity and the environment? *
200 words max.
What would you say is the biggest environmental problem/challenge at UCSC? What would you do to solve it? *
200 words max.
As an intern, I understand that I must: *
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Please list each class you are REQUIRED to take in fall, winter AND spring quarters next year. List required courses  by quarter. *
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