The Frederick Douglass-Daniel O’Connell Global Internship was founded in 2017 as the Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship by the Council for International Educational Exchange (CIEE), the nation’s oldest and largest student exchange organization. Since then, the program has evolved to pay tribute to Frederick Douglass’ transformative experience visiting Ireland more than 175 years ago, when Douglass was embraced by the Irish people and met the famous Irish reformer, Daniel O’Connell. This immersive opportunity celebrates their exceptional contributions to society and their notable business acumen, inspiring young professionals to emulate their success and apply their principles in the modern world.
Twelve exceptional student leaders will be selected for a transformative summer internship program in Dublin, Ireland, where they will draw inspiration from the legacies of two remarkable social justice leaders: Frederick Douglass and Daniel O’Connell.
Co-sponsored by CIEE, the Government of Ireland, and the African American Irish Diaspora Network all program costs are covered, including housing and airfare. Students will also receive a stipend for their time in the program.
Eligibility Requirements
The program invites applications from 1st, 2nd or 3rd year students, with a GPA of 3.0 or above who are Pell Grant eligible. The application is online and due on November 29.
As part of their commitment to expanding access to an international education, CIEE offers a $1500 Frederick Douglass-Daniel O’Connell Scholars Grant towards any in-person CIEE study or internship program around the world to all applicants who submit an application and meet all eligibility requirements but are not selected for the Internship program. They can utilize this grant for the next year and study or intern on any CIEE program in Summer 2025, Fall 2025, Spring 2026, or Summer 2026.
Email FDDO@ciee.org with any questions.
