Diriker Family Community-Based Internship Award

The Diriker Family is pleased to offer a monetary award of up to $1,000 to Perdue School of Business undergraduate student interns who have demonstrated exceptional performance, dedication, and contributions to the organization. This award recognizes outstanding work and encourages continued academic and professional growth.

Eligibility: To be eligible for this award, applicants must:
1. Be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student in the Perdue School of Business at Salisbury University.
*Students who complete the internship and graduate in the same semester are also eligible.
2. Have completed at least one ABLE internship during the current academic year with a local/regional Community-Based Organization (preferably, the Community-Based Organization should be a 501 c3 focusing on health and or youth).
3. Have demonstrated exceptional performance and dedication to their assigned tasks.
4. Have made significant contributions to the organization’s goals and objectives.
5. Have earned a “B” or better in their ABLE internship course.

Application Requirements:
1. Application Form: Complete the application, providing detailed information about your internship experience, academic achievements, impact, and future goals.
2. Employer Evaluation: Submit a copy of your employer’s final evaluation to support your performance. *Make a written request to the ABLE office if you need a copy.
3. Resume: Submit your resume – which should be updated to reflect your internship experience.
4. Letter of Recommendation: Provide a letter of recommendation from your internship supervisor or mentor who can attest to your contributions and potential.

Selection Criteria:
The selection committee will evaluate submissions based on the following criteria:
• Application
• Internship performance
• Contribution to the organization
• Letter of recommendation

Deadline:
• For ABLE course completed in summer and fall: December 31 | For ABLE course completed in spring: April 30

Award Notification: Applicants will be notified of the award decision within 45 days following the submission deadline.

Please note that the decision of the selection committee is final.

For any questions or inquiries, please contact: Dr. Tammy Donaway (tldonaway@salisbury.edu), Director, Applied Business Learning Experience (ABLE)