Yes, the Franklin SIFE team is relatively new to Franklin and was established in April 2008, and competed in its first ever SIFE Regional competition in March 2009, where the team won the Rookie of the Year award.

Yes. SIFE is open to all Franklin students, both undergraduate and graduate students.

Yes. Although all SIFE members must be current students, there are many ways that alumni can help. Contact Franklin SIFE for more information.

No. SIFE is free to join and there are no membership fees. The team is funded through support from the SIFE headquarters, fundraising, and the University.

SIFE is a student organization and members do not get paid. However, the networking opportunities and experience that can be gained by being a SIFE member is extremely valuable and can open many doors when it comes to finding a job or an internship. Many companies actively recruit SIFE members because they know that SIFE students go above and beyond, and have had experience with real world projects, teamwork, and leadership, all of which are very attractive assets to recruiters.

There are several scholarships through SIFE that are available exclusively for SIFE students. These range from a few hundred to several thousand dollars. In recent years the there has been a shortage of applicants for many of these scholarships and the odds of getting them has been quite favorable.

There are over 1,300 active universities in 40 countries around the world with SIFE teams. This network brings together the knowledge and expertise of professional educators and business executives to positively focus the energy and enthusiasm of more than 30,000 university students worldwide.

If you would like to join Franklin SIFE, you should come to the upcoming monthly meeting, which is generally held the last Wednesday of every month at 5:00pm. Check the event page for the details of the next meeting.