I was blessed by the relationships formed with Ecuadorians and interns alike and will forever be changed due to the love and friendship of these incredible people. I am so thankful for my time spent in Ecuador and will treasure the memories made and lessons learned for the rest of my life.

- Cate T., University of North Carolina, Ecuador

Now Accepting Applications for Our 2016 Programs

Already know that social entrepreneurship is something you want to explore?  We are excited to offer $15,000 in early-decision scholarships to those who are enrolled before December 15th.

Social Entrepreneur Corps is open to anyone. We accept applications on a rolling invitation process, but we can only offer a limited number of opportunities. Apply now for maximum program availability.

Apply Now

Please fill out the form and within 48 hours we will confirm receipt, send you further information and set up a phone conversation/interview.  If you have more questions about the application process, please see our FAQ page.

University Partnerships

If you are from one of the following schools click on your school to learn about our partnership before applying.

Cornell University

Please apply directly and contact Debra Lynn Moesch to inform her that you have applied. Cornell University students may be eligible for limited financial support.


Deadline: Rolling applications.

Duke University

DukeEngage partners with our 8 Week Social Impact Immersion Programs in Guatemala and Nicaragua; applications to participate through DukeEngage for 2015 are closed, but we project a deadline of November 2015 for our 2016 programs.  Apply through DukeEngage at http://www.dukenews.duke.edu/engage/proposal.html

If you are a Duke student and you would like to apply outside DukeEngage, please apply directly.

Deadline: November 2015 for 2016 Duke Engage programs; rolling deadline for general applications.

Miami University

Social Entrepreneur Corps works in partnership with the Center for Social Entrepreneurship.  Please apply online and contact Brian Bergman to inform him that you have applied. Miami students may be eligible for limited financial support and eligible for credit hours.  Miami University students traditionally participate in any program or country where there is availability.

Deadline: Rolling applications.

Northwestern University

Social Entrepreneur Corps works in partnership with GESI (the Global Engagement Studies Institute) for the 8 Week Social Impact Immersion Program in the Dominican Republic; to participate through their program, please apply here. Contact Meghan Ann Ozaroski for additional information.

If you are a Northwestern student and you would like to apply outside GESI, please apply directly.

Deadline: March 1st.  Rolling deadline for general applications.

The College of William and Mary

Please apply directly online and contact Elizabeth Miller to inform her that you have applied. William and Mary students may be eligible for limited financial support.


Deadline: Rolling applications.

University of Connecticut

Social Entrepreneur Corps works in partnership with UConn Study Abroad for the Eight Week Program in Guatemala.  Please apply through UConn. UConn students may be eligible for financial support. This program receives nine credit hours.

If you are a UConn student and you would like to apply independently, please apply directly.

Deadline: February 13th; rolling deadline for general applications.

University of Maryland

Social Entrepreneur Corps works in partnership with UMD for the 8 Week Social Impact Immersion Programs in Nicaragua, Ecuador, and the Dominican Republic; please apply directly through UMD’s Education Abroad Office. Maryland students receive academic credit for this program and may be eligible for limited financial support; contact Jennifer Precht for more information.

If you are a UMD student and you would like to apply independently, please apply directly.

Deadline: March 1st; rolling deadline for general applications.

University of New Mexico

Please apply online and contact Dr. Manuel Montoya to inform him that you have applied. University of New Mexico students may be eligible for limited financial support.

Deadline: Rolling applications.

University of Notre Dame

If you are a student enrolled at the Gigot Center for Entrepreneurial Studies, Mendoza College of Business, please apply online and contact Melissa Paulsen to inform her that you have applied. Notre Dame students may be eligible for  financial support.

If you are an SIBC member please apply online and contact Monica Laidig to inform her that you have applied. SIBC members may be eligible for limited financial support.

Deadline: Rolling applications.

University of South Carolina

Please apply online and contact Carolyn Jones to inform her that you have applied. University of South Carolina students may be eligible for limited financial support.

Deadline: Rolling applications.

Stanford University

The Haas Center for Public Service partners with our 8 Week Social Impact Immersion Programs in Guatemala; Stanford students can apply through Stanford Impact Abroad 2016.

Students are selected winter quarter. All applications are due Friday, February 12, 2016, by noon at the Haas Center. Applications will be available at the beginning of winter quarter.

Important Notes

  • We are open to all applicants from all colleges and universities.
  • You don’t have to speak Spanish before you arrive. You will receive intensive Spanish language instruction and live with Spanish speaking homestays (amounts vary by program). Our staff is bilingual.
  • You don’t need prior overseas experience.
  • Students from all majors are welcome and encouraged.
  • You will have the experience of a lifetime.