Graduate/Post-Commencement/Alumni Opportunities

One of the categories of ‘fellowship’ (and the one people tend to think of when they think of ‘fellowships’) is focused upon opportunities students apply for in their junior year (Truman) or senior year (everything else) and then, if awarded, engage in after graduation. Depending upon the opportunity, GVSU alumni are also eligible - do reach out if you are a year or more ‘out’ from graduation and interested in pursuing a Fulbright, Peace Corps, Payne, Rangel, Pickering or other fellowship. We work often with alumni applicants. Many awards seek applicants who have significant gap experiences in leadership and service between commencement and advanced study or other form of fellowship experience. These opportunities can be life-changing! You will see some of these opportunities listed below, linked to the actual funding organization. Note that there are many more opportunities available than are highlighted here.

Graduate Post-Commencement Fellowships

Competitive, Prestigious Internships (competitive fellowship opportunities) 

Key resources for public service opportunities:  

And the Opportunities!

Internships at Major Think Tanks (Policy and Analysis Organizations)

Internships at Major Museums and Libraries

Internships with Congressional Organizations and National Councils

Federal Internships and Resources

A key resource for anyone seeking internships in government - this is a searchable database for all federal internships (!) - Federal Internship Finder • Go Government (and you can filter for 'fellowships' as well) and Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program • Go Government

State Department

Other Federal Departments

Some Industry Fellowships that may open doors!

  • Oscar Mayer - Wienermobile | Kraft Heinz (yes, becoming a 'hotdogger' is a great fellowship opportunity for recent graduates who majored in public relations, marketing, communications or journalism)
  • PLANTERS® NUTmobile (another fine entry-level marketing and advertising fellowship opportunity!)

For more possibilities for service (for alumni, graduate students and undergraduates, see Roadmap to Fellowships - Frederik Meijer Office of Fellowships - Grand Valley State University (gvsu.edu)

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    Other Resources

    Faith Kidd '23

    Faith Kidd '23 has received a Fulbright Mentor Fellowship - Spain award for the 2025-2026 academic year. Faith writes: "I am finishing my first year with Fulbright as an English Teaching Assistant. I work in a public high school in a smaller city outside of central Madrid in the Comunidad de Madrid. As a Madrid ETA, my main focus is teaching the "Global Classrooms" curriculum to high school freshmen. Global Classrooms is Spain's take on "Model U.N.." a collaboration between the British Council, Fulbright, and the Spanish public education program. Next year I will be acting as the Fulbright Global Classrooms mentor."

    The Fulbright U.S. Student Program expands perspectives through academic and professional advancement and cross-cultural dialogue. In partnership with more than 140 countries worldwide, the Program offers unparalleled opportunities in all academic disciplines to passionate and accomplished graduating college seniors, graduate students, and young professionals from all backgrounds. Program participants pursue graduate study, conduct research, or teach English abroad.

    You can follow Faith's blog about her Fulbright experience in Spain! Faith in Spain (Faith Kidd '24, Fulbright ETA-Spain)


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