Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Exciting NEW Federal Fellows concentration in Political Engagement and Advocacy!

Image result for federal fellows umdInterested in political engagement at the local, state or national levels? Want to run for office, become a staffer on the Hill, and/or influence or make policy? 
The Federal Fellows Program has opened a brand NEW concentration called, "Political Engagement and Advocacy!" Applications are currently being accepted from students of all majors and years.  Students must have at least 45 UMD credits and 3.0 GPA. New seminar course begin this Fall 2018!

Perks include:

  • Fall semester course with an instructor who has over 20 years of political development, public affairs, community relations and civic education experience working in the federal government, private sector and non-profit organizations
  • DC spring internship at sites including the Hill, federal agencies, NGOs, private organizations, embassies, think tanks, etc. 
  • Scholarship in Practice credit for internship
  • Spring internship credit through our program or through your major/program
  • Notation on your transcript as a Federal Fellow
  • Year-round professional development activities, including field trips, one-on-one help with resumes and interviews, etc.

Join a lively, engaged student cohort group (and alumni network)! APPLY NOW!!! Application Link: Online Application

For more information regarding the Political Engagement and Advocacy course and application requirements, visit http://federalfellows.umd.edu or contact our office: 2407 Marie Mount Hall, (301) 314-0261.