Admissions   

Prospective Student Information

How to Apply

Applications are submitted through our Online Application form. After making an account by logging in via UMD, you can work on the application over multiple sittings. The application includes several brief essays and a variety of questions. You will be asked to rank your top three program concentrations, or fall seminars. You may choose any of our 13 concentrations, regardless of whether they are part of the Federal, Global, or Maryland branch. To learn more about each concentraion, view our Federal branch concentrations, our Global branch concentrations, and our new Maryland branch concentrations.

Learn More

Prospective students can learn more about the program on our Program Overview page, or by connecting with our team through a variety of options:

Email fedglobal@umd.edu or call 301.314.0689 to request more information and to speak with a team member

Drop-in to our office from 10am to 3pm, Monday - Fridays

Book a virtual meeting with our Graduate Assistants

Application Materials

A completed online admissions packet will include:

Resume

Complete Online Application form

Letter of recommendation (optional)

Eligibility

30 credits completed by the end of spring semester 2024 (Sophomore, Junior, and Senior standing)

Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0

Why Become a Fellow?

We have an outstanding track record of empowering students to secure top internship placements at the international, federal, state, and local level. As they pursue careers of influence and impact, Fellows benefit long-term from early career development. We provide one-on-one guidance, comprehensive professional development opportunities, and connections to prestigious partner institutions. Fellows also join a distinguished network of alums and have ample opportunity to form mentor relationships.