Presidential Internship Program (PIP)
The Presidential Internship Program (PIP) launches in Summer 2025! This competitive, paid internship program represents a new tier of internship experiences for a select cohort of SUNY Potsdam students (18 students will be chosen for the PIP). The Lougheed Center for Applied Learning will cover 6 internship credits and award a $4,000 stipend for every student in the PIP cohort. This pilot program also strengthens our university's connection to community partners with a focus on North Country internship sites (sites also apply to be considered for the PIP). Learn more below about how the PIP is funded and why we designed this exciting internship program!
PIP Site List for Summer 2025
Site List and Position Descriptions for Student Applicants (PDF)
- GardenShare
- North Country Children's Museum
- St. Lawrence County Public Health Department
- Algonquin to Adirondack Collaborative, Inc
- St. Lawrence Land Trust
- Potsdam Chamber of Commerce
- Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County
- Village of Potsdam
- Seaway Valley Prevention Council
- St. Lawrence County Arts Council
- Community Health Center of the North Country
- St. Lawrence County Community Development Program, inc.
- Brick & Mortar Music
- SUNY Potsdam Campus Life Office
- Town of Potsdam
- Community Performance Series
- St. Lawerence County Government, Public Health Department
- Village of Potsdam and Climate Smart Communities Task Force
- St. Lawrence County Historical Association DBA St. Lawrence County Center for History & Culture
- Crane Youth Music
- Blueline Magazine
- Site Application - The site application for Summer 2025 is now closed.
- Student Application - The student application for Summer 2025 will be open from February 3–23. No late applications will be accepted.
PIP Guide - Stay tuned in the new year for a guide for sites and students!
| Date(s) | Event |
|---|---|
| February 3 - 23 | Student applications open (apply to PIP with top site choices) |
| February 24 - 28 | Review of student applications |
| March 3 | PIP student cohort selected (18 students) |
| March 10 - 14 | Site Interviews Round 1 |
| March 17 - 23 | Site Interviews Round 2 |
| March 24 - 28 | Final Review/Site Assignments |
| March 31 | Student and Site Matching Complete (Official Announcement) |
We want to express our gratitude to our North Country community partners for their participation in the PIP. We could not launch this pilot internship program without your support of SUNY Potsdam student interns!
Internship Coordinator