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Spend Your Summer with Shi
Spend your summer making a real impact with the Shi Institute’s 2026 Summer Sustainability Fellowships. Open to all Furman undergraduates (any major, any year), these 10-week paid fellowships (June 8–August 14) offer hands-on sustainability work with campus partners, local governments, nonprofits, and farms across the Upstate.
“Shi has given me such a wonderful group of friends and mentors in the sustainability space which has been so helpful to me as I navigate thinking about what I want to do after I graduate.”
Nabila Wilson, Class of 2027
See yourself…
- Lead tangible sustainability projects
- Work with local governments, nonprofits, and businesses
- Gain professional skills while making community impact
- Reduced-rate on-campus housing available
- Apply to up to three fellowships with one application
- Paid $4,000 stipend
No car? No problem. Students without personal transportation are encouraged to apply. Transportation options and support will be available.
Opportunities range from working with the City of Greenville, Greenlink Transit, and local farms, to roles in conservation education, composting, sustainable agriculture, planning, and outreach.
“The Shi fellowships have allowed me to explore different paths in Sustainability and also shaped the career I would like to pursue in the future. Every summer, there are so many options to choose from whether you are interested in environmental engineering, sustainable food systems, or education and communication programs. I would encourage everyone to become a student fellow because Shi truly provides students with hands-on experiences in analyzing complex systems and solving challenges related to climate change.”
Vanessa Amasi, Class of 2026
Applications due Monday, February 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Questions? Contact Joy Baker at [email protected].