The Rawlings Programis looking for students who have *at least two semesters remaining at the start of Fall 2025* and are interested in being change-makers.
Thanks to the generous support of the Institute for Public Leadership, successful applicants will receive a $1,000 Fellowship upon completion of the program.
Application Deadline: Friday, April 4th, 2025
Prospective students can learn more and apply at this link.
Program Benefits
• Teambuilding
• Completion of a leadership development
seminar in the fall semester (PLCY388N,
Wednesdays at 4:15pm)
• Mentoring relationships with professors and
teaching assistants, with opportunity for
mentorship through internships
• Access to renowned leadership scholars
and policy faculty
• Organized site visits
• Development of a Community Action
Project (CAP)
• Public service and professional
development events
• Participation in courses and events on
leadership in public life
• Certificate of completion
Point of contact: Any questions can be directed to the Rawlings Program Coordinator, Maleeha Coleburn (cmaleeha@umd.edu).
