Hiatt Career Center

Commuter Rail

Brandeis will reimburse currently enrolled full-time undergraduate and graduate students for the full cost of a round trip commuter rail ticket (subject to limitations) for all eligible travel from the Brandeis MBTA rail stop to Porter Square or North Station. Effective dates for reimbursement are August 26, 2021 (first day of classes) through May 17, 2022 (last day of finals). Reimbursement is made possible by funding from the Brandeis Student Union, Graduate Student Association, and Campus Operations.  

• Eligible travel includes: Trips for internships or jobs, academic purposes (enrolling in classes or attending special lectures at another institution), visiting libraries for specific research needs, visiting exhibits or sites (historic or cultural) associated with a student's classes or field of study.
• Eligible trips do NOT include: Trips for exclusively social purposes (e.g. attending a party, going on a date, visiting family or friends, or getting to the airport or South Station to take a trip).

Commuter rail trips must take place when there is no Brandeis Boston/Cambridge shuttle. Visit the Boston/Cambridge shuttle page for the full shuttle schedule. The cost of any additional travel from the destination train stop will be the student’s responsibility. Monthly passes do not qualify. 

Reimbursement:

• Gather your receipts from all your qualifying trips. Receipts will need to be uploaded into the reimbursement form. Keep the email receipts if ordering online tickets. If purchasing tickets at the station, scan or take a photo of each ticket, or if using the App take a screenshot of each trip.
• Receipts should be attached as .pdf, .jpg, or .png. If we are unable to open the attachment we will request resubmission of the request
• Receipts must be submitted within 30 days of travel 
• Complete the Transportation Reimbursement Form

Hiatt processes the refund requests twice monthly, on or around the 15th and the 30th of each month. If you are/were a student employee you'll receive a direct deposit otherwise checks will be mailed to the address you provide. Email HiattCenter@brandeis.edu with any additional questions.

Apply for funding to cover expenses while pursuing an internship for credit at Brandeis. Reimbursement is made possible by a generous gift to the Division of Arts & Sciences and the Brandeis Graduate Student Association.

Eligible Expenses:

• Reimbursement may be used towards the expense of traveling to the internship (Examples: Uber/Lyft fees, train or bus fees and tolls) 

 

Step 1 -  Apply for Reimbursements

• Currently enrolled degree-seeking undergraduate or graduate student pursuing an unpaid internship for credit during the fall or spring semester 

• Preference is given to students with identified financial need (as determined by Student Financial Services)

• Funding is for one semester, if the internship is for additional semesters a new request must be submitted

• Requests will be reviewed upon receipt each semester, priority is given to requests submitted by the second week of the semester

• Complete the Request for Funding form or contact HiattCenter@brandeis.edu to get started

 

Step 2  - Submit Receipts

• If approved, you will need to submit receipts within 30 days of activity to receive reimbursement

• Hiatt processes the refund requests twice monthly, on or around the 15th and the 30th of each month

• If you are/were a student employee you'll receive a direct deposit otherwise checks will be mailed to the address you provide

• Email HiattCenter@brandeis.edu with any additional questions

Reimbursements are for activities and trainings furthering student’s professional development. Reimbursement is made possible by funding from the Hiatt Career Center. 

Eligible Expenses:

• Registration for online courses, certifications, skill-building trainings, webinars and other professional development events

• Interview or graduate school preparation materials

• Traveling outside of Waltham for a job or internship interview

• Attending a conference or networking event on a professionally related topic

Ineligible Expenses:

• Regular transportation costs for a job or internship 
  
  

Step 1 - Apply for Reimbursements

• Open to currently enrolled degree-seeking undergraduate students

• Preference is given to students with identified financial need (as determined by Student Financial Services)

• Reimbursements are capped at $500 and limited to one per student per semester. Requests will be reviewed on a rolling basis

• Complete the Request for Funding form or contact HiattCenter@brandeis.edu to get started

 

Step 2  - Submit Receipts

• If approved, you will need to submit receipts within 30 days of activity to receive reimbursement

• Hiatt processes the refund requests twice monthly, on or around the 15th and the 30th of each month

• If you are/were a student employee you'll receive a direct deposit otherwise checks will be mailed to the address you provide 

• Email HiattCenter@brandeis.edu with any additional questions

Marginalized students often lack access to resources such as studio space, mentorship, subsidized private music lessons, exhibition opportunities, printing technology, and so forth. In June 2020, the Division of Creative Arts publicly stated its support of BIPOC students’ opportunities to engage with and learn from the arts.

Arts Engagement BIPOC microgrants support Brandeis undergraduates whose creative work amplifies the voices of BIPOC people. The grants of up to $250 may be used for resources such as equipment, materials, studio time, lessons, workshops and so forth for creative arts disciplines such as (but not limited to) music, photography, crating, filmmaking, design, poetry, spoken word, etc.

Guidelines and the application form are on the Arts Engagement website. Questions? Please contact Ingrid Schorr, director of arts engagement, at ingrids@brandeis.edu.

The Hiatt Career Closet provides undergraduate students FREE access to professional attire for interviews, career fairs, networking events and other career-oriented activities and occasions. Our goal is to help students feel prepared, professional and comfortable when making a first impression without having to leave campus or spend a lot of money. 

• Students: Learn more about accessing the space
• Alumni, Parents and Parents: Learn more about making a donation

F.R.E.S.H. is a free resource to all students, providing access to healthy food and hygiene product options for students and raises awareness about resources that are available at Brandeis and within the Greater Waltham community. For more information and details visit the F.R.E.S.H. website.

Contact: foodpantry@brandeis.edu to learn more. 

 

Brandeis offers a variety of ways to financially support internship experiences.

Please refer to the list below to find Brandeis funding sources that best match your needs and criteria. Some funding is based on type of experience including undergraduate research and study abroad, others are based on particular fields including women’s and gender studies, and others are focused on geographic location including the India Initiative.

• History Majors — Eugene C. Black Prize Internship (2), $1,000

• India Initiative Fellows

• Journalism Program — Esther Kartiganer Prize for Excellence in Journalism and Women’s and Gender Studies

• Latin American & Latino Studies Program — Jane’s Travel Grants

• Middle East Studies — The Crown Center Travel & Study Grants

• Peace, Conflict & Coexistence Studies Program Awards

• Public Service — Eli Segal Citizen Leadership Fellowship

• Undergraduate Research — The Office of Scholarships and Fellowships; Division of Science Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship

• Study Abroad Scholarships

• Tauber Institute Undergraduate Research Grants - for senior thesis research in any academic discipline related to Jewish Studies

• Women’s & Gender Studies Grants & Prizes — Rapaporte grant for internships related to Women, Children or Gender

• Frances Taylor Eizenstat '65 Undergraduate Israel Travel Grant Program — competitive $2,500 grants for students pursuing academic or career interests in Israel: study, work, research or internship. Students from all departments and majors are invited to apply. Deadline: March 30. Questions? Email Keren at scis@brandeis.edu.

• Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program in the biological and physical sciences

• Funding for undergraduate research in the sciences

Foundation Grants to Individuals

The Library has a subscription to Foundation Grants to Individuals which provides details on foundations that offer scholarships, fellowships, grants, and a wide range of financial support to individuals. 

External Fellowships

The Office of Scholarships and Fellowships located within Academic Services can help guide you through the necessary steps in applying for academic fellowships such as Fulbright, Rhodes, Marshall, Goldwater and others. Additional fellowships are listed in Handshake.

Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) Division Awards for both mentors and students to support research projects, provide funding for conference presentations, and honor exemplary mentoring. Multiple awards in varying fields are available, each with their own deadline to apply.

Jordan Liebhaber Scholarship for young adults wanting to do community service work projects, particularly those benefiting seniors.

The Hiatt Career Center can help you in tailoring your resume, and reviewing your personal statement, and coaching you through the interview process. If you are applying for an academic fellowship that requires Brandeis University nomination, you must work with the Office of Scholarships and Fellowships.

The Hiatt Career Center's World of Work (WOW) fellowship supports undergraduates who pursue unpaid summer internships. $200,000 is available this year for you to take on unpaid internships, gain skills and still get paid. The competitive program helps reduce financial obstacles for you so you can follow your interests, explore career fields, and gain new skills!

Learn more about all the types of awards!

The YMA Fashion Scholarship Fund encourages gifted and enterprising liberal arts students to pursue careers in design, merchandising, retail and business. The program offers internships, career mentoring from prominent senior executives, and $5,000 scholarships for students interested in the business of fashion as a career.

Requirements:

• Eligible students must be a current sophomore, junior or senior. 

• Overall G.P.A. of 3.0 or above.

• Completion of a case study as part of the application. Students must work with a faculty member on the development of their case.

• Applicants will be expected to participate in an interview with a YMA FSF School Ambassador.

• Students must have a desire and passion to enter the Fashion Industry.

Brandeis is 1 of the 41 educational institutions nationwide selected to participate. For additional information about YMA and the scholarship fund, visit the YMA website.

To apply to the YMA Fashion Scholarship Fund, contact Alice Kelikian.