Student Internships

Student Intern Testimonials:

Cory Thompson, St. Mary’s University, San Antonio, TX intern at NuStar Energy: “This experience has opened my eyes to what a real world business setting is like….I’ve learned more in a few weeks here than I could have in a semester of class. I loved the position I had at NuStar for the summer and I only hope one day I can make my way back to this company.”

Aaron Lui, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, intern at SAS Institute: “By working under Mari-Jo Hill, I have gained some irreplaceable experience working in the risk management world, and I wouldn’t have had this opportunity if it wasn’t for her and the Spencer Educational Foundation.”

Greg Lagreid, Washington State University, Seattle, WA, intern at YMCA of Greater Seattle: “Overall, I had an awesome experience at the YMCA this summer. I have learned so much more about the risk management profession through this internship and, it has reinforced my interest in risk management as a career path.”

2012 Student Internship Program

Please be advised that we are no longer accepting 2012 internship applications; we have awarded all grant money budgeted for this program. Click here view the 2012 Student Internship Program grant recipient employers.

The Foundation will begin reviewing RIMS member employer internship applications on February 1, 2013.

You may download our 2013 application by clicking here .

Please bear in mind that, although there is no deadline for submitting internship grant proposals, the Foundation's budget for this program is frequently depleted by March or April. Please submit your proposal for internship grant awards as soon as possible.

The Spencer Educational Foundation is pleased to offer RIMS members (deputy and associate) and chapters the opportunity to participate and receive grants to administer a Spencer Student Internship Program locally! Grants of up to $3,000 each, to compensate the intern, will be awarded to selected RIMS member employers to launch this internship program. If your chapter already has an existing internship program or if you wish to start one, you are encouraged to announce this program to your members.