Applications Still Accepted for the UMD Fellows Program!

Call for applications for the University of Maryland Fellows Program (Maryland, Federal, or Global Fellows)! Open to all majors!

Apply Now! Apply by Sunday, March 16, 2025 for second 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 life-long 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).
• A Spring Internship for 3-9 credits that you can register for through our program or through your own major’s experiential learning course. The program connects 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,nonprofits and many more!
• 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:

1. Friday, March 7, 2025, 11:00 pm-12:00 pm, Zoom Session
2. Friday, March 14, 2025, 2:00-3:00pm, In-Person; Fellows office (2407 Marie Mount Hall, University of Maryland)

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 UMD Fellows Website. You can also connect with us on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, or X.