Next-level networking
The Zankel Experience Network (ZEN) offers 91福利社students exclusive experiential opportunities, connecting them with alumni mentors, summer fellowships, internships, and research projects.
Summer Skill-building
Take what you learned September 鈥� May and practice it June 鈥� August. Sponsored by Skidmore, supported by alumni, and open to all students, the Zankel Experience Network of programs provides powerful connections and experiences to help you make the most of your summers and accelerate your postgrad preparedness.
Summer Experience Fund
Summer Experience Fund
Sometimes, a great summer internship may be unpaid. At Skidmore, students can apply
for a grant to pursue the internship of their dreams.
See-Beyond Awards
See-Beyond Awards
SEE-Beyond is your opportunity to pitch your passion and receive a $6,000 grant to pursue something connected to your major or minor.
Faculty-Student Summer Research
Faculty-Student Summer Research
Apply to spend five or 10 weeks in the lab or classroom this summer, immersed in research, gaining hands-on experience alongside accomplished faculty.
Year-Round Mentors
Keep the conversation going and build a lasting connection. Stephanie Hon 鈥�16, founder and CEO of Cadence, a New York City-based startup, has become a role model
and mentor for Natalie Jew 鈥�23, who interned as a communications associate with the company.
The ZEN Mentoring Program pairs students with mentors in their fields of interest.
Participating students are further supported through our Career Access Fund, which
helps offset the costs of networking, from coffee or lunch to train tickets and an
interview suit.
Learn more
The Zankel Experience Network was established in 2020 by trustee Jimmy Zankel 鈥�92 and Pia Scala-Zankel 鈥�92 to build
on and encourage the support of like-minded donors who hope to expand Skidmore鈥檚 commitment
to experiential learning. Contact the Office of Advancement to learn how you can join
them.