Tag: Local Government Fellowships
24 Aug 2023 • 9 min read
How the PPIA and Dunn Fellowships Led Je’Mia Irving to a Career in City Government
The PPIA Junior Summer Institute Fellowship Program is an academically rigorous summer preparation program that trains undergraduate juniors committed to future careers in...
19 Oct 2022 • 8 min read
How Jeni Dhodary “Fights for Justice” as a Govern For America Fellow
Jeni Dhodary’s worldview and life trajectory have been shaped by her experiences growing up as the daughter of Nepalese immigrants. Recognizing the necessity...
7 Nov 2018 • 4 min read
A Firsthand Experience in Local Government Policymaking: The Montgomery County Council’s Summer Fellowship
The Montgomery County Council’s Summer Fellows Program is a ten-week program in Maryland designed to provide an opportunity for graduate students to get real-world...
1 May 2018 • 6 min read
10 Fellowships for First-Hand Experience in State Government
Imagine yourself working for senators, representatives, and other important officials in your state government while getting valuable first-hand experience! These opportunities could be...
3 Apr 2018 • 7 min read
An Interview with Sean Doss: ProFellow Applicant, Now a FUSE Fellow!
FUSE is a national nonprofit that partners with local government to help urban communities thrive. FUSE works with cities on a range of...
27 Mar 2018 • 7 min read
12 Fellowships for Emerging and Experienced Urban Leaders
These fellowships are for urban leaders with varying levels of experience. They offer diverse opportunities that allow you to get hands-on practice or...
13 Dec 2017 • 4 min read
3 Ways to Land a Government Job Through a Fellowship
By Brittany Mihalec-Adkins For many high-potential change-makers, students, and professionals, working in a federal or state public service agency is the dream. However,...
14 Sep 2017 • 6 min read
10 Fellowships in Chicago
Interested in living, working, or studying in the Windy City? The iconic metropolis of Chicago has abundant resources for scholars and working professionals...
26 May 2017 • 8 min read
The Power of Service: My Experience on the NYC Service Fellowship
The NYC Service Fellowship is based out of the Office of the Mayor and administered by the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS)...
18 Dec 2016 • 5 min read
Gaining Government Experience as a New York City Urban Fellow: A Conversation with Rachel Lauter
The New York City Urban Fellows Program is a highly competitive, 9-month fellowship aimed to introduce college students and graduates to local government...
27 Oct 2016 • 5 min read
Challenge Detroit: A Fellowship to Contribute to Detroit’s Future
No other city in the American landscape offers a cultural and historical complexity quite like Detroit. Challenge Detroit is a one-year public service...
12 Aug 2016 • 4 min read
9 Local Government Fellowships For Careers in Public Service
Last updated January 29, 2023 There are a number of fellowships providing hands-on experience in local government agencies for recent graduates, graduate students...
