The Baltimore City Mayoral Fellowship program is now accepting applications for Summer 2008. The program is highly selective and provides broad exposure to the highest level of local government officials in a city that is nationally recognized for its innovative urban management programs. The Baltimore City Mayoral Fellowship is one of the best urban policy fellowships in the country. Students accepted into the program are provided with a unique opportunity for on-the-job training in one of several municipal agencies through a ten-week full-time summer experience. The objective of the program is to encourage talented individuals, with an interest in public service, in seeking permanent positions within City government at the conclusion of their degree. Fellows are placed in an agency, such as Recreation and Parks, Finance, Police Department, Health Department, Office of Neighborhoods, Communications etc.. In addition, the Fellows attend weekly speaker series which have included leaders from government, business, foundation, and the media. The Fellows also attend community activities, which have included a day of Outward Bound, serving dinner at a homeless shelter, and painting an inner city school. No housing is provided. Parking vouchers are provided.
There is a stipend of $4,000 for undergrads and $5,000 for grads. Graduate students from every discipline are welcomed to apply as well as exceptional undergraduates finishing their junior or senior year. Fellowship dates are 6/9/2008-08/15/2008 and application is due March 1, 2008.
To download an application and find more information about the Fellowship program go to
http://www.baltimorecity.gov/fellows/