UNCF/Old Dominion Scholars Program

Program Details
Open Date:
9/20/2022 9:00 PM EST
Close Date:
3/16/2023 11:59 PM EST
Program Type:
Internship
Donor:
Old Dominion Freight, Inc
Eligibility Requirements
Minimum GPA
2.8
Ethnicities
African American/Black, American Indian - Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, Hispanic American
Residency Status
U.S. Citizen, U.S. national or permanent resident
Academic Classification
College Junior
Majors
Business, Business Administration, Communications, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Logistics, Supply Chain Management and Logistics
The scholarship application period for this program has closed, so you cannot apply at this time.
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UNCF/Old Dominion Scholars Program

The UNCF/Old Dominion Scholars Program, sponsored in partnership with Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc., is seeking full-time juniors enrolled in any accredited College or University majoring in business, logistics, supply chain management, communications, or industrial engineering, whose college experience demonstrates community service, leadership, and analytical ability during their college career. Candidates will be selected to intern for summer 2023. 

Program Components

Summer 2023 Internship- Juniors selected for the paid 2023 summer in person internship with Old Dominion Freight Line Inc., will be placed in one of the following locations: Atlanta, GA; Columbus, OH; Harrisburg, PA; Morriston, TN; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Houston Tx; Memphis, TN; St. Louis, MO; Jackson, MS and Greensboro, NC.

UNCF Student Leadership Conference (SLC)- Prior to the start of the internship students will participate in the UNCF Student Leadership Conference (SLC). This four-day professional development and leadership conference in Washington, D.C. aims to provide a framework and forum for equipping students with the skill sets that they will need to be successful as interns and early career professionals.

During SLC, participants will:

* Enhance critical thinking skills

* Develop stronger project management abilities

* Improve verbal and written communication

* Sharpen workplace productivity

* Hone quality workplace readiness and etiquette

* Improve networking skills

* Experience highly motivating industry, corporate, and national leaders 

Eligibility Criteria

All qualified participants of the UNCF/Old Dominion Scholars Program must meet the following eligibility requirements:

  • *Junior undergraduate student enrolled full-time at an accredited educational institution (must be junior at the time of application)
  • *Minimum GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale
  • *U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • *Majoring in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Communications, Information Technology or Industrial Engineering Business at the undergraduate level

To be considered, candidates must submit the online application for the program, a one-page personal statement of career interest, resume and current transcript. All application materials must be received by the application deadline.

Applicants who have submitted complete applications will be notified within 8 weeks after the application closing date.

For account login issues, call a UNCF representative at 202-810-0258 Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM EST.

For more information, contact: Yves Pierre, Director of Professional Development Programs at yves.pierre@uncf.org.