Apply now! Apply by Monday, March 11 for first-wave consideration.
Are you interested in gaining professional experience in federal, state, or local government; non-profits; international organizations; embassies; think tanks and more? Apply for the UMD Fellows program (formerly Federal and Global Fellows), a one-year program that combines a fall seminar and a spring internship. We offer a unique opportunity to integrate your academic learning with real-world experience and professional development. Join a passionate, multi-disciplinary, and engaged student cohort and become a lifelong member of a thriving network of over 2000 alums.
Program Perks Include:
A Fall Seminar Course, taught by expert practitioners, meets once a week, mostly scheduled in the evenings. (Each seminar is cross-listed with Honors).
- Strategic Thinking, AI, & Innovation Power – New this year!
- Civic Leadership and Human Service
- Economic Diplomacy
- US Intelligence and Policy Making
- Global Health Challenges and Water Security
- Energy and Environmental Policy
- Science Diplomacy
- Public Health Policy
- Homeland Security and National Security Policy
- US Diplomacy
- Critical Regions and International Relations
- Political Engagement and Advocacy
- Responses to Global Challenges
- *Maryland General Assembly Writing Internship* ENGL381/HONR368A (apply via English Department)
Connecting you to Internships through our rich network and partnerships with prestigious sites such as foreign embassies, congressional offices, the Maryland General Assembly, federal agencies, Maryland state agencies, and many more!
A Spring Internship for 3-9 credits that you can register for through our program or through your own major’s experiential learning course.
Professional Development Opportunities including site visits, resume and cover letter workshops, personalized one-on-one coaching, interview preparation, and much more!
Earn transcript notation as a Maryland, Federal, or Global Fellow.
Prospective Student Virtual Information Sessions are open to all! Join us to learn about the program and the application on one of these two days:
- Friday, February 23, 2024, 11:00am-12:00pm, Zoom Session
- Friday, March 8, 2024, 11:00am-12:00pm, Zoom Session
You may also drop into our office at 2407 Marie Mount Hall anytime between 10:00am-3:00pm M-F! For more in-depth information visit the websites of the program’s Maryland Fellows branch, Federal Fellows branch, and Global Fellows branch. You can also connect on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, or X.
