Students

Gain real-world experience in Chicago's tech companies and startups

City Scholars enables you to start building engineering skills while continuing your education in Chicago. Meet and work with inspiring tech leaders, build professional networks, apply your knowledge and learn valuable new skills. 

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Internship

  • Intern with a company while living in Chicago
  • 20 hours a week, $25 -45/hour
  • Offered fall and spring semesters, 16 week program

Eligibility

  • 3.2/4.0 GPA or above recommended
  • Engineering junior or senior credit standing (60+ credits) 
  • Majoring in Computer Science, CS+X, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering (*CS and CS+X students should have completed CS 233 or CS 340. CS 341 is highly recommended. For *ECE students, ECE 210 is highly recommended.

Classes Required

  • TE 440 Engineering City Scholars (3 credits) 

Application Deadlines

  • Spring 2026 deadline: September 17, 2025 
  • Fall 2026 deadline February 18, 2026