Why Should you Apply to the CC Public Interest Fellowship Program?
To explore a public interest field
To contribute to systemic change
To launch a career in public interest work
To participate in challenging, hands-on educational experiences
To learn from the CC Public Interest Fellowship Program orientation, mentors and educational seminars
To be a part of a community of students and alumni engaged in non-profit work
The Public Interest Fellowship Program is a great way to get practical experience in a nonprofit sector field—and get paid while doing it—no matter what your career plans are.
“I thought [PIFP] was a rare opportunity to work for a great non-profit so soon out of college. My position seemed so much more active and challenging than a lot of other internships or entry level positions my friends were applying for.”
–Isabel Nicholson
Colorado College ’07 (Sociology)
Yearlong Fellow with the Bell Policy Center
Erin Bennett '06 (second from right), a yearlong 2006-07 fellow, representing her host organization, Citizen's Project, at a community rally in Colorado Springs, CO.
Fellowship Application Timeline
December 4, 2008 (Block IV)
Information Session, 4:30 pm, Worner 213
December 10, 2008
Information Session, 12:15 pm, Worner 213
January 22, 2009 (Block V)
Information Session, 12:15 pm, Worner 213
January 30, 2009
DEADLINE - Student Applications Due in SUCCESS by 5pm
February 6-7, 2009
Student interviews with Alumni Committee
February 11-13, 2009
Students notified of interviews with host organizations
February 16 - 27, 2009 (Block VI)
Students interview with host organizations
March 2-13, 2009
Students offered positions
April 2009 (Block VII)
New Fellow Welcome Dinner
June 2009
Fellows begin fellowships
New fellow training retreat
CONTACT INFORMATION
Lani Hinkle
Administrator
Public Interest Fellowship Program
The Colorado College
14 E. Cache la Poudre St.
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
