UMD Global/Federal Fellows Programs - Applications Are Open

UMD Global/Federal Fellows Undergrad Internship Program-

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Do you want to gain professional experience, try out working for the federal government, non-profits, consulting firms, and more? Our one-year certificate program combines a fall 2020 seminar and a spring 2021 internship, both for college credit, and offers a unique active-learning opportunity to integrate your academics with real world experience and explore future goals. Join a passionate, multi-disciplinary, and engaged student cohort and become part of a +1000 alumni network for life! 

***Information Sessions for prospective students will occur every Friday this spring semester from 2:00PM to 3:00PM in 2407 Marie Mount Hall.***

Program Perks Include:

·         Your Choice of Nine Fall Seminar Courses (all taught by expert practitioners with courses offered once a week, mostly in the evenings; fall seminars are also cross-listed with Honors)

- Political Engagement and Advocacy

- Water Security and Global Health Challenges

- Critical Regions and International Relations

- Homeland Security and National Security Policy

- Energy and Environmental Policy

- US Diplomacy

- Responses to Global Challenges

- Public Health Policy

- Science Diplomacy

·  Spring Internship 3-9 credits available through our program (including Scholarship in Practice credit) or through your own major.

·  Program Partnerships at a myriad of sites, such as: Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, World Resources Institute, Chemonics, Department of State, embassies, Department of Energy, National Institutes of Health, Aerospace Industries Association, House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, Congressional offices, Environmental Law Institute, and many more!

·  Year round activities include visits to DC organizations, professional development workshops, one-on-one coaching, resume and cover letter review, interview preparation, good cheer, etc.

·  Earn transcript notation as a Federal or Global Fellow

Application Link: Online Application

First Priority Deadline: February 28, 2020

For more information, visit our Fellows websites: 

http://federalfellows.umd.edu/ and http://globalfellowsdc.umd.edu/