Summer 2021 Virtual Internship Experience
hosted by Arras Foundation + USC Lancaster
June-July 2021
A highly competitive 8-week paid virtual internship program that gives college students and/or recent college graduates the meaningful & unique shared-learning experience that enables interns to work collaboratively with local communities to focus on and research topics of diversity, equity, inclusion, and access (DEIA).
Interns will work virtually with both organizations and will engage with community members, University and regional experts to build a platform for studying and learning together as we explore the topic of diversity as a community strength.
Applications for the Summer 2021 Internship Experience are now closed.
Learn more about the Summer 2021 Internship Experience:
Eligibility Requirements
Selection Criteria
The Arras Foundation is committed to the health and wellness of Fort Lawn, Great Falls, and Lancaster County, SC.
From 2016-2020 the Foundation offered a highly competitive summer internship program giving college students and/or recent college graduates the unique opportunity to make important professional contributions to the community. By working in the field of philanthropy, together with local nonprofit organizations and community members, interns gained experience in event planning, relationship building, research and community outreach.
Former Summer Interns
CLASS OF 2020
(Top row, L-R): Jasmine Blair, Ryan McGee (Bottom row, L-R): Emma Higgins, Chia Yang, Kaitlyn Ayers
CLASS OF 2019
(L-R): Fred Thompson, Will Robinson, Sydney Ribelin, Tanner Knight, Alicia Jones, Reagan Wade, Jillian Wilks
(L-R front row): Taylor Meadows, Savannah Crosby
CLASS OF 2018
(L-R): Katie Harbin, Carrie Morrison, Keendarius Truesdale, Savannah Hayes, Briana Cuttino, Brynn Plyler
CLASS OF 2017
(Seated, L-R): Drae Wright-Linton, Ryleigh Waiters, Michaella Oswald, Catherine-Anne Langle
(Standing, L-R): Effie Spears, Avery Faile, Laney Buckley, Zack Catoe
(Not Pictured): Tyler Ferguson
CLASS OF 2016
(Front Row, L-R): Abigayle Morrison, Elizabeth Howe, Savannah Williams, Hannah Knight
(Back Row, L-R): Eaven Austin, Jared Hayes
Intern Spotlight – Where Are They Now?
