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.
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 weekly seminars to strengthen their understanding of the functions of nonprofits and examining community needs and social challenges and participate in reflection activities
[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 May, 31, 2022 – August 12, 2022, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
2022 Important Dates:
- December 1 (2021) – Applications Live
- February 1 – Priority Application Deadline
- March 1- Application Deadline
- May 31 – Program Begins
- August 12 – Program Ends
For more information email publicservicescholars@umbc.edu