1stGenYale Summer Bulldogs
– Connecting Yalies to Internships Since 2020 –
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Interested Students:
You're invited to our 2nd Annual Internship Fair on Friday, September 25, 2026, at the Yale Poorvu Center! Join us as we kick off the 2027 summer internship hiring cycle and connect with employers recruiting Yale students for internship opportunities taking place next summer.
At the fair, you'll have the opportunity to showcase your skills and talents, connect with employers, and get a head start on securing internship opportunities for next summer. Employers will participate both in person and virtually to meet students and share information about their internship openings. After speaking with employers, you will apply through Yale Career Link or the employer's application platform, depending on their hiring schedule.
You'll also have the opportunity to explore Yale resources to support your internship search. Alumni, peers, and Yale staff will be available to help you expand your network, strengthen your career search strategies, and answer your questions throughout the event.
To make the most of the fair, come prepared with
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copies of your resume
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business cards (instructions to make your own are below)
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a web-enabled device for accessing applications, employer information, and meeting those employers who may attend virtually.
The Office of Educational Opportunity can help you prepare these networking materials in advance, ensuring you're ready to make a strong first impression.
This event builds upon the success of Summer Bulldogs from 2020–2026 by expanding access to career opportunities, internship funding resources, and meaningful professional connections for Yale's talented first-generation and financial aid students.
We look forward to seeing you at the Yale Poorvu Center on Friday, September 25th at 3:00 p.m.!
If you have any questions, please email sbfair@1stgenyale.org.
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Meet Some Past Summer Bulldogs Interns
The 1stGenYale Funding Guide
How did Summer Bulldogs interns find over $1.2 million in fellowships and funding for their summer internships over the past five years? Read our Funding Guide to learn about funding for your summer internship experiences to find out. Here are three tips to get you started:
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Begin searching for eligible summer fellowship funding even before you are sure which internship(s) you want to apply for. Search first in the Student Grants Database. For more information, ask questions via fellowships@yale.edu, or sign-up for a quick advising appointment in the Fellowships Office.
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Apply for multiple fellowships and awards, even if you are on financial aid and applying for the Summer Experience Award (SEA).
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Use 1stGenYale Pathfinder to organize and track your applications and experiences.
The 1stGenYale Summer Bulldogs Impact
Since 2020, 308 1stGenYale Summer Bulldogs interns have worked in 155+ nonprofits, government and public service, the arts, education, STEM research, and for-profit companies. Most of our program's students have benefitted from $1.12 million in fellowships and awards Yale has resourced for their summers, providing them an outstanding opportunity to work at organizations that would not otherwise be able to pay enough.
1stGenYale Summer Bulldogs is an entirely Yale alumni volunteer-run program without direct funding from Yale for its operations or administration. 1stGenYale, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, relies on donations to operate our programs.