Swarthmore Future Entrepreneurship Program
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Swarthmore Future Entrepreneurship Program
The Swarthmore Future Entrepreneurship Program (SFEP) places Swarthmore students in paid summer internships at local startup companies through a partnership with Ben Franklin Technology Partners. The College provides $6,000 in summer funding support for 10-week internships; students are unpaid by the startups.
Also known as: SFEP
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
2026-02-12
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Application and Timing
- Applications open: late January
- Deadline: mid-February (February 12)
- Mandatory SFEP Application Labs in early February
- Positions posted via Handshake; search "SFEP"
- Resume required (college template)
Participants
Swarthmore students graduating between June 2027 and June 2029. Full-time enrolled, non-seniors. Open regardless of immigration status. Good academic and conduct standing.
Funding and Equity
Direct: $6,000 summer stipend from the College (maximum $6,000 total summer stipends per student). No equity taken. Students cannot hold concurrent JobX hourly position during stipend period.
Recent Activity
2026 cycle active with application labs and Handshake job postings. Program has been running annual summer cohorts since at least 2023.
Known Startups or Winners
Startup hosts sourced through Ben Franklin Technology Partners portfolio. Specific company names posted in Handshake; not enumerated on public page.
Research gaps & things to verify
Verification Gaps
- Number of positions per cycle unknown
- Specific host companies not listed on public page
- Selection rate unknown
- Alumni outcomes from program not tracked publicly
Additional research notesShow
Evidence
Official SFEP page on Career Center website confirms eligibility, funding, timeline, and partnership with Ben Franklin Technology Partners.
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News articles and official sources documenting Swarthmore Future Entrepreneurship Program at Swarthmore College.
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Swarthmore Future Entrepreneurship Program (SFEP)
Swarthmore College Career Center
Swarthmore College Career Center
Swarthmore Future Entrepreneurship Program (SFEP)
Official SFEP page describing the Swarthmore Future Entrepreneurship Program partnership with Ben Franklin Technology Partners. Students receive $6,000 summer funding for internships at local startup companies. Includes eligibility, timeline, and application instructions.
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