Internships
The Center for the Study of Democracy offers St. Mary’s College students three separate paid internship opportunities.
- Be an intern at the Center for the Study of Democracy. Find out more and how to apply.
- The William Donald Schaefer Internship for Government Service
- The Schaefer Internship in the Office of the Comptroller are made possible through generous donations from Terry Meyerhoff Rubenstein, Henry A. Rosenberg, Jr., and friends of William Donald Schaefer.
- The William Donald Schaefer Legislative Internship is funded by the Office of Government Relations and is available through the Center for the Study of Democracy.
Awards
THE THOMAS PENFIELD JACKSON AWARD FOR CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY AND DEMOCRATIC CITIZENSHIP
This Award, in honor of Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson and his lifetime service to our country and commitment to the Center, recognizes and supports students who intend to pursue careers in public service, law, international relations, or other activities that promote civil society in the country. The recipient will receive a $1500 stipend to enable them to take internships or to support early career options that strengthen our democracy or help build civil society.
Pursuits could include:
- Participation in national or international service organizations
- Peace Corps
- VISTA
- Teach for America
- Academic programs that help build civil liberty
- Academic programs the advance public policy
- The study of law
Requirements:
Must be a current St. Mary’s student
Must be a St. Mary’s junior or senior with a 3.0 GPA or higher
Must have applied to career programs or internships prior to applying
Application Process:
A completed written application is due by Monday, February 24, 2025.
Submissions should be emailed to democracy@smcm.edu
Oral interviews will follow as appropriate.
The announcement of the final award will be made in April 2025.
DAVID AND GINNY ROSENBAUM AWARD
A Florida native, David Rosenbaum was an award-winning American journalist and editor with the New York Times (1968-2005). He was best known for the Times feature, The Fine Print, in which he exposed hidden, perplexing or hypocritical aspects of legislation that were pending or had just passed.
Application Process:
A completed written application is due by Monday, February 24, 2025
Submissions should be emailed to democracy@smcm.edu
Oral interviews will follow as appropriate.
The announcement of the final award will be made in April 2025.
Sponsorships
Student Sponsorship
The Center provides support to student organizations interested in the many languages of democracy by funding activities of interest to them-whether they are speakers, exhibits, literary or artistic performances. Students are invited to join the discussions we host on campus and to recommend new speakers and dialogues on contemporary problems we face.
How to Apply for Funding
Proposals for student organizational funding must be delivered to the Center’s director. Funding will be considered and providing on a case by case basis.