The Shriver Center at UMBC coordinates several Public Service Scholars fellowship programs on behalf of the state of Maryland. These fellowships provide students across Maryland the opportunity to develop as future leaders in Maryland’s public and social sectors.
Visit our website publicservicescholars.umbc.edu for more information
Walter Sondheim Jr. Public Service Summer Internship Scholarship Programs
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Governor’s Summer Internship Program
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Sondheim Nonprofit Leadership Program
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Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Fellows Program
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Sondheim Public Service Law Program
Public Service Scholars programs are comprised of 4 components:
[Experience] Fellows are placed at a nonprofit organization or government agency and work full-time under the mentorship of a senior-level professional
[Exploration] Fellows attend an orientation and frequent seminars to strengthen their understanding of the sector in which they are placed
[Exposure] Fellows attend field trips, meetings, and networking events, and are given opportunities to connect with Maryland’s leaders
[Practice] Fellows work together in groups to put their knowledge and skills into practice and present their projects to stakeholders