Before You Begin
Please review the Eligibility Criteria - https://publicservicescholars.umbc.edu/eligibility/ and Application Instructions - https://publicservicescholars.umbc.edu/apphelp/ to ensure you submit a competitive application.
Step 1: Submit Your References
SUBMIT THESE EARLY to give your recommenders more time to complete the recommendation form! Applicants must include 2 references (professional or academic) who will be contacted by us to complete a recommendation form, not letter of recommendation. Make sure the email address is correct. You must click the Submit Button in the below form for them to be contacted. The rest of the application can be submitted any time prior to the deadline.
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Application: General Information
Name
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First Name
Last Name
Preferred Email Address
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example@example.com
Preferred Name
Preferred Pronouns
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He/Him/His
She/Her/Hers
They/Them/Theirs
Other
Which program(s) are you applying for (check all that apply). It is HIGHLY recommended that you apply for all programs for which you are eligible
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Governor's Summer Internship Program (rising juniors and seniors)
Sondheim Nonprofit Leadership Program (rising juniors and seniors and enrolled graduate students)
MDOT Fellows program (rising juniors and seniors and May grads.)
Sondheim Public Service Law Fellows (Law students only)
Alternate Email Address
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example@example.com
Permanent Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
Please Select
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
State
Zip Code
Phone Number
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Select the most appropriate
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I am a resident of Maryland
I attend an institution in Maryland
I am a resident of Maryland AND attend an institution in Maryland
County you live in
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County you live in
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Please Select
Allegany County
Anne Arundel County
Baltimore County
Baltimore City
Calvert County
Caroline County
Carroll County
Cecil County
Charles County
Dorchester County
Frederick County
Garrett County
Harford County
Howard County
Kent County
Montgomery County
Prince George's County
Queen Anne's County
St. Mary's County
Somerset County
Talbot County
Washington County
Wicomico County
Worcester County
OTHER/Non-MD County
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Education
Current Institution
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Full name of the institution
Major(s)
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If more than 1 please separate majors with a semicolon.
Minor(s) (if applicable)
If more than 1 please separate minors with a semicolon.
Current GPA
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Expected Graduation Date (MM/YY)
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What is your current class standing?
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Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Graduate Student (eligible only for SNLP)
Law student (Law program only)
Graduate students/law students complete this section
Undergraduate Institution
Full name of the institution
Major
If more than 1 please separate majors with a semicolon.
GPA
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Experience
On-campus involvement
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Community Involvement
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Honors and Awards
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Brief Statement of Career Goals/Career exploration path (150-250 words)
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Upload Documents
Upload Resume
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Browse Files
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Upload Transcript
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Upload Personal Statement (500-800 words)
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Upload Issue Writing Sample
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Other (Undergrad. transcripts for Grad/Law students, GPA justification, etc.)
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Program-specific Questions
You must complete the program-specific questions for each program you are applying to.
Governor's Summer Internship Program questions: click here to expand the section if you are applying to GSIP
Governor's Summer Internship Program
All questions below are required if you are applying to the Governor's Summer Internship Program
Government Agency Interest
List 3 Maryland state departments/agencies that you are interested in interning with and provide a brief justification for each choice. Please note: listing a department does not ensure placement in that department. See a list of departments at https://msa.maryland.gov/msa/mdmanual/09dept/html/00list.html
Department/Agency 1
Department/Agency 2
Department/Agency 3
Issues impacting Maryland (state government focus)
List 3 issues impacting the state of Maryland (or region) and explain why you are interested in it/why it is important to you. Please provide a very brief description of the issue if it is not well-known.
Issue #1
Issue #2
Issue #3
Sondheim Nonprofit Leadership Program questions: click here to expand the section if you are applying to SNLP
Sondheim Nonprofit Leadership Program
All questions below are required if you are applying to the Sondheim Nonprofit Leadership Program
3 Issues impacting Maryland (Nonprofit focus)
List 3 issues impacting the state of Maryland (or region within) and explain why you are interested in it/why it is important to you. Please provide a very brief description of the issue if it is not well-known.
Issue #1
Issue #2
Issue #3
Nonprofit Organization Interest
List 3 nonprofit organizations located in Maryland that you are interested in interning with and provide a brief justification for each choice. Please note: listing an organization does not ensure placement in an organization.
Organization 1
Organization 2
Organization 3
MDOT Fellows Program questions: click here to expand the section if you are applying to MDOT Fellows
MDOT Fellows Program
All questions below are required if you are applying to the MDOT Fellows Program
Which type of internship with MDOT are you interested in?
Technical Internship (Engineering, IT, etc.)
Non-technical Internship (Policy, HR, Procurement, Marketing, etc.)
Both
Why are you interested in the MDOT Fellows Program
Sondheim Public Interest Law Fellows: : click here to expand the section if you are applying to Sondheim Public Service Law Fellows
Which best describes you
I already have an internship secured for Summer
I am almost finished securing my internship for Summer, and know where I will be interning
I have not yet secured an internship for Summer and am not sure where I will be interning
If you know where you will be interning please tell us where and what you will be doing.
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Program Acknowledgements
How did you hear about this program?
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MPSS Staff
Job/Internship Fair
MPSS Alumni
Information Session
MPSS Social Media
Career Center Staff
Professor/Advisor/Department
Handshake/Career Center Post
Governor's Social Media
Internet Search
MDOT Social Media
Job/Internship Fair
State Government Employee
Parent/Family member
Nonprofit Professional
Other
If a specific person told you about these programs, please list their full name.
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Program Expectations
(GSIP, SNLP, MDOT) I understand that, if selected, I will be expected to be available from 8:30-5:00 Monday through Friday for the program duration
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Yes
I am applying to the Law Fellows Program
I understand that if selected, as part of my participation in GSIP, SNLP, or MDOT I will be asked to complete a group project, reflection assignments, evaluations, and participate in seminars in addition to an internship OR if selected for the Law program I am expected to complete reflection assignments and evaluations in addition to an internship.
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Yes
I understand that, if selected, the stipend is intended to alleviate some of the financial burden of internships that are often unpaid or underpaid.
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Yes
(For GSIP, SNLP, MDOT) I understand that internships are primarily hybrid or in-person and primarily based in Central Maryland
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Yes
I am applying to the Law Fellows Program
(For GSIP, SNLP, MDOT) I understand that I am expected to attend weekly seminars and that some seminars may require in-person attendance in Central Maryland
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Yes
I am applying to the Law Fellows Program
I have clicked the green submit button on the reference form at the beginning of this application and received an email confirming that a recommendation form has been sent to my references
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Yes
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Demographics
MPSS strives for equitable recruitment practices and processes and to reach diverse job seekers. Please fill out the below information to help us determine if we are meeting that goal. Please know that we will NOT share your name or identifying information with the selection committee or anyone else, and this information will NOT be used in the selection process for the position you have applied to.
Which best describes you?
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African American or Black
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian or Asian American
Hispanic, Latinx, or of Spanish Origin
Middle Eastern or North African
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
White or of European Descent
Not listed here or prefer not to self-describe
Prefer not to answer
Do you identify as LGBTQ+?
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yes
no
prefer not to answer
Do you identify as having a disability?
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yes
no
prefer not to answer
Are you a first generation college student? (neither parent has completed a 4-year university or college degree)
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yes
no
prefer not to answer
Have you served in the military or are you military-affiliated?
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I served in the military
I am active duty
I am a military spouse
I am a caregiver for someone who served
I am a child of someone who served
No
Prefer not to answer
Thank you for sharing this information with us so that we can ensure equitable recruitment strategies!
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Before you submit...
Make sure you check that you answered every question, submitted your references (you should have received an email confirmation), and uploaded all necessary required documents. If you've done all that you are ready to apply. Please press the blue button below to submit your application.
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