FHSU/Dane G. Hansen Internship Program

Fort Hays State University invites employers interested in hosting a student intern to apply for the FHSU/Dane G. Hansen Internship Program.

Through a generous grant from the Dane G. Hansen Foundation, internships are available for the 2023-24 academic year (either spring or summer). FHSU will partner with employers in the Hansen Foundation’s 26-county service area to create part-time internship experiences for students. The employer pays $500 toward the student’s wages, and the remaining funding is through the Hansen Foundation grant.

Both employers and students will be selected through a competitive application process.

Employers in these counties are eligible to apply:

Cheyenne	Logan	Russell
Cloud	Mitchell	Saline
Decatur	Norton	Sheridan
Ellis	Osborne	Sherman
Ellsworth	Ottawa	Smith
Gove	Phillips	Thomas
Graham	Rawlins	Trego
Jewell	Republic	Wallace
Lincoln	Rooks

Other details include:

An employer may apply more than one semester/term for an internship, but the typical award will be for one term to allow more businesses and students to participate in the program.
A participating employer must sign an MOA indicating agreement with the terms of the internship.
The employer must pay the $500 match to FHSU for the student’s employment within 30 days of receiving an invoice.
Students will apply through FHSU for the internships. FHSU Career Services will screen student applications and provide assistance with the interview and hiring process.
The student intern works at the employer’s place of business but is paid through Fort Hays State University.
For a spring internship, the student will work approximately 240 total hours (not to exceed 20 hours/week). Summer interns will work up to 300 total hours (typically 30-40 hours/week, depending on summer class enrollment).
The employer must complete a student evaluation form at the conclusion of the internship.

To apply, see the application process information. Applicants must complete the employer application form and submit an internship job description using the template provided.