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, 25 internships are available for the 2021-22 academic year (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 chosen through a competitive selection process.

Other details include:

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

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.
Employers will be notified within ten business days after the application deadline if they have been selected for 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. Summer interns will work up to 300 hours.
The employer must complete a student evaluation form at the conclusion of the internship.

To apply, complete the Internship Program Employer Application by September 17, 2021. You will also be asked to upload a job description for the internship.