The Shriver Center is launching an exploratory Public Service Scholars program this Spring. The Baltimore RISE Fellowship (Regional Impact through Sector Engagement) is seeking 8 students interested in exploring cross-sector approaches to solving social issues.
We are seeking current juniors, seniors, and graduate students who are academically strong. The fellowship will pay a stipend of $2,000.
The Fellowship Has 4 main Components:
- [Experience] Fellows will be placed at a nonprofit or government site and work 120 hours under the mentorship of a senior-level professional
- [Exploration] Fellows will attend an orientation and seminars to strengthen their understanding of working across sectors
- [Exposure] Fellows will attend meetings, events, and networking opportunities to connect with Baltimore’s leaders
- [Practice] Fellows will work together in groups to put their knowledge and skills into practice, exploring sector engagement to address a Baltimore issue and culminating in a presentation to stakeholders
Applications are due on 12/21 and students will be notified by 1/8. Once accepted, students are expected to attend an orientation on 1/27 from 4pm-8pm at UMBC. Fellows must complete the internship requirement of 120 hours within the semester in addition to attending a few seminars and events throughout the semester. Fellows will be enrolled in a 0-credit Practicum offered through the Shriver Center and will also have the option of enrolling in SOCY 396 Community Service and Learning for 1-3 credits.
To Apply:
- Submit the following to publicservicescholars@umbc.edu. Please title your email Subject "Rise Fellows, Last Name, First Name”.
- Essay (~2 pages): Select a specific issue and describe how the public and social sectors can work together to address it. Discuss why you think it is important for the sectors to work together
- Resume
- Unofficial Transcript
- Class Schedule for Spring 2016
- Complete this form
For more information contact Hannah Schmitz at hannahs@umbc.edu or visit http://shrivercenter.umbc.edu/publicservicescholars/baltimore-rise-fellows/
