UMD Global/Federal Fellows Undergrad Internship Program - Apply Now!

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 2022 seminar and a spring 2023 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! 

 

Program Perks Include:

• Your Choice of 10 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                 

           - International Security and Intelligence         

           - Critical Regions and International Relations

           - US Diplomacy

           - Global Health Challenges, Infectious Diseases & Water Security

           - Responses to Global Challenges

           - Energy and Environmental Policy

           - Homeland Security and National Security Policy

           - Science Diplomacy (learn negotiation skills)

           - Public Health Policy

• Spring Internship 3-9 credits available through our program (including Scholarship in Practice credit) or you can obtain credit through your own major.
• Internships/Program Partnerships at a myriad of sites, such as:                   Department of State, Congressional Research Service, International Rescue Committee (IRC),The United Nations, World Resources Institute, Chemonics International, Foreign Embassies, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),          U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Freedom House,        Department of Health & Human Services, Brookings Institution, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security, Congressional Offices, Partnership for Public Service, Cornerstone Montgomery, White House, Peace Corps, Human Rights Campaign, and many more! 
• Year round activities include visits with 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

Next Deadline: May 6, 2022 (then rolling admission)

***Prospective Student Info Sessions***

Every Friday, 12pm-1pm, In-Person at 2407 Marie Mount Hall