Monday, April 6, 2020

UMD Global/Federal Fellows Undergrad Internship Program

Do you want to gain professional experience, try out working for the federal government, non-profits, consulting firms, and other organizations of your choice? 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! 

***Virtual Information Sessions for prospective students will occur on Fridays: April 3, 10 and 17 from 2:00PM to 3:00PM***

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)
    • Water Security and Global Health Challenges
    • Energy and Environmental Policy
    • Responses to Global Challenges
    • Public Health Policy
    • Science Diplomacy
    • Political Engagement and Advocacy
    • US Diplomacy
    • Homeland Security and National Security Policy
    • Critical Regions and International Relations
  • 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: U.S. Department of Agriculture, World Resources Institute, Climate Action Campaign, Chemonics International, National Institutes of Health, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Environmental Protection Agency, etc.
  • 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
3rd Priority Deadline: April 19, 2020 (and then Rolling Admission)

For more information, visit the Fellows websites: 

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