Public Service Scholars Programs Summer 2017!
Application deadline is approaching! Apply by March 15th!
Governor’s
Summer Internship Program Fellowship
This fellowship program introduces Maryland’s “best and brightest” college students to the rewards and challenges of working within Maryland state government. Students are paid a stipend of $3000.
The fellowship has 4 components:
Experience - Fellows are placed at a government agency full-time, 4 days a week, under the mentorship of a senior-level professional
Exploration - Fellows attend an orientation and seminars to strengthen their understanding of the functions of state government and policy making
Exposure - Fellows attend meetings, events, field trips, and networking opportunities to connect with Maryland’s leaders
Practice - Fellows work together in groups to put their knowledge and skills into practice, researching and preparing a policy analysis and recommendation to present to the Governor
Eligibility criteria for fellows
· Rising Junior or Senior
· Attending a Maryland institution OR a current Maryland resident attending an out-of-state institution
· GPA 2.7 or above
· Available May 31-August 11, 2017
2017 GSIP Important Dates:
December 5- Applications Live
March 1- Application Priority Deadline
March 15- Application Deadline
April 15- Applicants Notified
May 31-June 2- Orientation
June 5- Opening Celebration
August 10- Closing Celebration
To apply go to: http://publicservicescholars.umbc.edu/apply-to-gsip/
Walter Sondheim Jr. Maryland Nonprofit Leadership Program
The Sondheim Nonprofit Leadership Program introduces Maryland’s undergraduate and graduate students to the nonprofit sector. Fellows are paid a stipend of $3,000 for their participation in the program.
The Fellowship Has 4 Components:
Experience - Fellows are placed at a nonprofit organization full-time, 4 days a week, under the mentorship of a senior-level professional
Exploration - Fellows attend an orientation and seminars to strengthen their understanding of the functions of nonprofits and examining community needs and social challenges
Exposure - Fellows attend meetings, events, field trips, and networking opportunities to connect with Maryland’s leaders
Practice - Fellows work together in groups to put their knowledge and skills into practice, researching a challenge impacting Maryland and design an innovative way to address the challenge
Eligibility criteria for fellows:
· Rising Junior or Senior, or graduate student
· Attending a Maryland institution OR a current Maryland resident attending an out-of-state institution
· GPA 2.7 or above
· Available May 31-August 11, 2017
2017 Important Dates:
December 5- Applications Live
March 1- Application Priority Deadline
March 15- Application Deadline
April 15- Applicants Notified
May 31- June 2 Orientation
June 5- Kickoff Celebration
August 9- Closing Celebration
To apply go to: http://publicservicescholars.umbc.edu/apply-to-snlp/
Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Fellows Program
The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Fellows Program exposes Maryland’s college students to careers in the state sector within Maryland’s integrative transportation system. Fellows of all majors are placed in full-time assignments in one of MDOT’s units, mentored by senior-level administrators.
With the knowledge gained at their placements, and through seminars, trips, and networking, fellows research and create a proposal to solve a transportation challenge. The program is administered by the Shriver Center in conjunction with the Office of the Secretary of Transportation.
Fellows are paid a stipend of $3,500 for their participation in the program.
The fellowship has 4 components:
Experience - Fellows are placed in an MDOT office and perform substantive work, full-time for 8 weeks under the mentorship of a senior-level professional
Exploration - Fellows attend an orientation and seminars to strengthen their understanding of the functions of state government and policy making
Exposure - Fellows attend meetings, events, field trips, and networking opportunities to connect with Maryland’s leaders
Practice - Fellows put their knowledge and skills into practice, researching and proposing a solution to a transportation challenge.
Eligibility Criteria:
· Rising Junior of Senior in Fall 2017
· Attending a Maryland institution or are a Maryland resident
· GPA 2.7 or above
· Available Friday, March 31 for interviews
· Available June 9-August 4, 2017
2017 Important Dates:
December 3- Applications Live
March 1- Application Priority Deadline
March 15- Application Deadline
March 31- Fellow Interviews
June 10- Opening Kickoff and Orientation
June 13- First Day of Internship
August 5- Closing Celebration
To apply go to: http://publicservicescholars.umbc.edu/apply-to-mdot/
For more information, please email Hannah Schmitz: publicservicescholars@umbc.edu
Posted: February 21, 2017, 1:56 PM
