Keenan Center for Entrepreneurship

Summer Internship Programs

Bert L. and Iris S. Wolstein Internship Program

Made possible through the generosity of Bert L. and Iris S. Wolstein, this internship program provides transformational support for undergraduate students pursuing project-based internships with startups and small businesses. The Wolstein family’s commitment to student success ensures that selected interns receive a scholarship to cover a living stipend during the summer term, allowing them to gain meaningful entrepreneurial experience without financial burden. Thanks to this support, participating organizations are able to host talented students at no cost, creating opportunities that would not otherwise be possible. 

Thomas L. Wheeler III Internship Program

The Thomas L. Wheeler III Internship Program, established through the generous support of Tom Wheeler, expands meaningful experiential learning opportunities for graduate students interested in working with startup companies and small businesses. Tom Wheeler’s commitment to fostering innovation and hands-on learning enables students to pursue high-impact, project-based internships during the summer term (May–August) while receiving a scholarship that provides vital living support. This investment not only empowers students to immerse themselves fully in entrepreneurial environments but also allows participating organizations to benefit from graduate-level talent at no financial cost.

Recruitment and Selection Process

  1. Organizations apply to host an intern over summer term.
  2. Position descriptions from accepted organizations are posted on the Keenan Center website for student review.
  3. The Keenan Center promotes open positions to both undergraduate and graduate students through various marketing channels. Organization is already recruiting student interns at Ohio State can direct interested students  Keenan Center website to apply.
  4. Students review position descriptions and submit a common application for interested internships.
  5. The Keenan Center provides organizations the student applications/resumes that indicate interest in the organization’s internship.
  6. The organization reviews resumes and selects student(s) to move forward in the recruitment process. If the organization extends an offer and student accepts, the organization contacts Bailey Hanley  to review scholarship availability. Scholarships to matched organizations and student interns are awarded first-come, first-serve basis.

Program Timeline

  • Wednesday, October 1, 2025: Company Applications open
  • Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 12pm-1pm: Company Information Session Webinar – Register Here
  • Wednesday, October 22, 2025,12pm-1pm: Company Information Session Webinar – Register Here
  • Sunday, November 2, 2025: Company Applications Close
  • Monday, December 1 , 2025, 12pm-1pm: Position descriptions posted and student common application opens
  • Friday, November 21, 2025, 12pm-1pm: Student Information Session Webinar – Register Here
  • Friday, December 5, 2025: Student Information Session Webinar – Register Here
  • Sunday, January 11, 2025: Student Applications Close
  • November, December, January: Organizations review interested students, continue recruitment, and notify Keenan Center if there is match.
  • March: Keenan Center meets with student interns and issues scholarship awards
  • May-Aug: Internships (flexible start and end date)
Learn more about these internships in a recent video highlighting the Wolstein internships.

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