Joseph McKeen
Center for the Common Good

Public Interest Career Fund 

A generous gift from the Preston Family has provided the College with funds to support students committed to enhancing social justice by serving the needs of the underserved and disadvantaged through policy making, direct service, or community organizing. The Public Interest Career Fund Summer Fellowship Program encourages students to intern for social service agencies, legal service organizations, humanitarian organizations, public education, and similar organizations during the summer, with the hope that they will, as undergraduates, begin to build a foundation for future career development in these areas.

The program provides awards of up to $4,000 for current first-years, sophomores and juniors. The program is administered by the Career Planning Center.

Other Opportunities 

Students who wish to undertake summer community work for an academic department, in an internship, or through a non-traditional experience can apply for funding from various Bowdoin fellowship funds. A complete list of these opportunities can be found at the Office of Student Fellowships.