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Cape Town Social Transformation Cohort Internship

The Cape Town Social Transformation Cohort Internships are partnered internships developed by the Dartmouth Center for Social Impact. We work with vetted, innovative nonprofits to design robust impactful internships. 

As part of this cohort, students will work for local nonprofits in Cape Town, a city home to many inspirational leaders and changemakers. The internship roles will focus on social transformation from a variety of angles including gender justice, economic and land justice, and youth and workforce development. Students will be placed in internships by DCSI based on their skillsets.  

Interns will live and learn alongside their Dartmouth peers in a cohort designed to provide support and a learning community throughout weekly pre-departure meetings in the summer term (on-campus) and internships in the fall term (in Cape Town).  

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Timeframe:

  • Summer 2025: Weekly pre-departure programming on campus at DCSI (in-person requirement).

  • Fall 2025: 10-week full-time internship in Cape Town, South Africa (approximate dates: Sept 10 - Nov 24, 2025*) 

Housing and Living Stipends 

For our cohort internship program, DCSI coordinates and pays for student housing in Cape Town. The housing in Cape Town includes single rooms in a shared apartment space (with shared common spaces and kitchens) with other international interns, students, and young professionals. 

DCSI pays for housing and for transportation costs to and from Cape Town. Students also receive a stipend check to cover living expenses during the internship portion of the program such as groceries and daily transportation. This estimated living stipend for 2024 was $2,500.  

How to Apply  

Applications for the Fall 2025 Cape Town cohort will close on May 12, 2025 at 3 pm ET 

  • Cape Town Cohort Application (you must use your Net ID to login and submit your application)
  • You will be prompted to upload a resume and unofficial transcript in your application
  • You will need to provide a letter of recommendation (from Dartmouth faculty or employment supervisor) to service.internships@dartmouth.edu by the application due date.
  • Review the Cohort Application Questions

Learn more about the cohort and this year's roles in the Cape Town Cohort Program Profile

Important Travel Information:

  • In order to participate in this program, students must have a passport which is valid through October 1st, 2024. The passport must contain at least two consecutive blank pages. You will be required to submit a copy of your passport in the application.

Reminder: you must submit a separate application to each cohort you want to apply for. Return to all DCSI cohort programs.

Questions? Contact DCSI Staff