UMD’s Federal, Global, and Maryland Fellows Internship Programs –
Submit Admissions forms now!
Are you interested in gaining professional experience through Federal agencies, non-profits, NGOs, state and local government offices, advocacy groups, think tanks, international organizations, and more? Our one-year program combines a fall 2023 seminar, taught by expert practitioners with a spring 2024 internship (both for college credit), and includes professional development workshops and one-on-one advising throughout the year. This is a unique active-learning opportunity to integrate your academics with real world experience and explore future goals. Join an engaged, multi-disciplinary, and passionate student cohort and become part of a thriving 1300+ alumni network for life! Includes sophomores, juniors and seniors!
Program Perks Include:
Your Choice of Fall Seminar Courses (all taught by expert practitioners, with courses offered once a week, many in the evenings)
Energy and Environmental Policy (FGSM340/HNUH348T)
Water Security and Global Health (FGSM390/HNUH398T)
Responses to Global Challenges (FGSM380/HNUH388T)
Public Health Policy (FGSM320/HNUH328T)
Science Diplomacy (FGSM370/HNUH378T)
Economic Diplomacy (FGSM365/HNUH369T)
Homeland Security and National Security Policy (FGSM330/HNUH338T)
International Security and Intelligence (FGSM355/HNUH359T)
US Diplomacy (FGSM360/HNUH368T)
Critical Regions and International Relations (FGSM350/HNUH358T)
Political Engagement and Advocacy (FGSM310/HNUH318T)
AND the *Maryland General Assembly Writing Internship* ENGL381/HONR368A (apply via English Department)
Spring Internship course: 3-9 credits available through our program (including Scholarship in Practice credit); and you can also obtain internship credit through your major to complete this Fellows requirement.
Internships/Program Partnerships at a myriad of sites, including U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), National Park Service, Department of Energy, Department of State, Maryland General Assembly, White House, non-profits, NGOs, think tanks, and many more!
Year round activities include visits with DC-area organizations, professional development workshops, personalized one-on-one coaching, resume and cover letter review, interview preparation, and much more!
Earn transcript notation as a Federal, Global, or Maryland Fellow
Admission Link: Online Admissions Form
Apply by Sunday, March 5, 2023, for first wave consideration!
***Prospective Student Info Sessions***
Every Friday, 12pm-1pm, In-Person at 2407 Marie Mount Hall; or drop by between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. any day!
Exciting News - Launching Maryland Fellows!
The University of Maryland is delighted to launch the Maryland Fellows Program in fall 2023. The aim is to prepare talented and diverse undergraduates to excel at their spring internships and pursue careers in public service, especially at the state and local levels. The centerpiece of the program is the Maryland General Assembly’s Legislative internships. Maryland Fellows is launching as a collaboration between the Federal and Global Fellows Programs, the English Department's existing Maryland General Assembly Writing internship, and the Department of Government and Politics.
For more information on fall seminars, professors etc., visit the Fellows websites:
https://federalfellows.umd.edu/
https://globalfellowsdc.umd.edu/
https://marylandfellows.umd.edu/