The Sondheim Nonprofit Leadership Program introduces Maryland’s undergraduate and graduate students to the nonprofit sector.  Fellows are paid a stipend of $3,500 for their participation in the program.

• Full-time Fellows: Monday-Thursday internships (32 hours), Friday weekly seminars. $3,500 stipend
• Part-time Internships: Monday-Thursday internships (16 hours), Friday weekly seminars. $2,000 stipend

The Fellowship Has 4 Components:

[Experience]

Fellows are placed at a nonprofit organization full-time 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 current graduate student in the summer of participation
• Attending a Maryland institution OR a current Maryland resident attending an out-of-state institution
• GPA 2.7 or above
• Available June 1, 2021 – August 13, 2021

2021 Important Dates:

• December 1 Applications Live
• March 1- Application Deadline
• June 1 – Program Begins
• August 13 – Closing Celebration

 For more information email publicservicescholars@umbc.edu