Semester in the City

Semester in the City (SITC) is a 15-week Boston-based gap semester program that places Fellows in hand-matched, well-supported internships at one of 200+ partner organizations across the social sector. Participants live in program apartments, take two weekly classes in social innovation and professional development, and complete a capstone project while supported by staff advisors and site mentors. Gap students may optionally earn 16 college credits from Wheaton College upon successful completion. The program provides financial benefits and scholarship funding based on need.

Hand-matched 400-hour internship at one of 200+ host organizations; program apartments housing options; unlimited MBTA commuter pass; cost of living stipend ($595); food & wellness reimbursement ($625); program-provided meals & swag (~$280); AmeriCorps Segal Education Award (~$2,000); eligibility to earn 16 college credits from Wheaton College (gap students).

Applicants must have graduated from high school and be between the ages of 18 and 24. Students may enroll as gap semester (pre-college or not currently enrolled) students or as college students on an off-campus semester.

Apply via the program's official website; request information or schedule a meeting through the program site. For scholarship inquiries contact sitc@collegeforsocialinnovation.org.