CIL Summer Fund
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CIL Summer Fund
The CIL Summer Fund provides $6,000 stipends for Swarthmore students seeking internships, research opportunities, or similar experiences in innovation, entrepreneurship, or leadership — particularly for unpaid opportunities.
How we know this: the figures on this page come from the linked sources (last verified 2026-06-24); what those sources do not state is left unknown.
Key numbers
Funding range
$6,000
Stipend
Equity
None
Application
Annual
Campus Wide
Last activity
2026-02-22
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Application and Timing
- Applications open: January 12, 2026
- Applications close: February 22, 2026
- Decisions: by end of March
- Acceptance deadline: April 1
- Closed for AY 2025/26 as of June 2026
Participants
First-years, sophomores, and juniors only. Must be actively enrolled and in good academic and conduct standing.
Funding and Equity
Direct: $6,000 stipend per student for 10-week summer experiences between May and August. Intended for unpaid summer experiences. Requires end-of-summer report. No equity taken.
Recent Activity
2026 funding cycle posted. CIL Instagram and web presence confirm active summer programming.
Known Startups or Winners
Individual host organizations not listed centrally. Students use funding to work with startups, innovation labs, or leadership organizations sourced via CIL or career resources.
Research gaps & things to verify
Verification Gaps
- Number of awards per cycle unknown
- Host organizations not enumerated on public page
- Selection rate unknown
Additional research notesShow
Evidence
Official CIL Funding page confirms eligibility, amount, timeline, and terms.
News & articles
News articles and official sources documenting CIL Summer Fund at Swarthmore College.
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