Summer Enrichment Program

The Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) is for current Illinois Wesleyan students of color and international students. The program focuses on three major areas: academic, professional and personal growth. As participants of the program, students have a paid internship, learn from formal training workshops and work on a summer-long project servicing the Bloomington-Normal community. These activities are designed to enhance the students' team building and leadership skills. Those who successfully complete the program will be awarded a scholarship ($1,000).

SEP 2025 will run from Monday, June 2nd through Friday, July 9th.

Students wishing to apply to be a part of the SEP cohort must meet the following criteria:

• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
• Be a rising sophomore, junior, or senior (current first-year to junior class standing)
• Cannot have previously participated in SEP
• Commit to fully participating in all 6 weeks  
• Commit to working at an internship for 24 to 32 hours per week
• Attend weekly on-campus meetings on Wednesdays throughout June and July to engage in discussions, workshops and activities related to cultural, career and leadership development
• Complete the online application
• Submit the names and email addresses of two IWU faculty or staff references (references will be contacted to complete a reference form)
• If selected for the program, attend the SEP meet and greets in March and April
• Be in good standing with the University and commit to respecting fellow cohort members and ODI staff.

Apply Here: SEP 2025 Application