Cardinal Careers Community Impact Fellowship 2025-26
Through the Cardinal Careers Community Impact Fellowship, graduating seniors and co-terms work in full-time, paid positions in nonprofit organizations and government agencies in the San Francisco Bay Area, Washington D.C., or elsewhere in the US. Positions are 1-2 years in length. Fellows are paid a stipend plus health insurance coverage (as needed) by the employing organization.
Hosting organizations submit job description for students to review, and applicants are encouraged to select several organizations to maximize their chance for securing a Community Impact position. Partner organizations review finalist applications, arrange interviews, and make final hiring decisions. Please note that Haas Center staff does not necessarily have direct experience with, nor do we professionally endorse, partner organizations.
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The Cardinal Careers Community Impact Fellowship program aims to:
- Recruit talented students to work in public service
- Assist public interest organizations in finding qualified staff
- Engage alumni working in and committed to public service
How to apply:
1. Determine which roles you wish to apply for
2a. Write a cover letter or personal statement (one per position)
2b. Request a letter of recommendation (one for all positions) via SOLO. This letter should be written by someone who is able to attest to your fitness for a professional work environment, your ability to think creatively, and your capacity for leadership.
3. Upload your application materials via SOLO: cover letter(s), resume, and unofficial transcript
To be eligible for a Community Impact Fellowship, you must currently be a senior or co-term at Stanford. US citizenship is not required. We encourage applicants from any field of study, issue area interests, and service pathways.
By accepting a Community Impact Fellowship, you commit to the following program requirements:
- Attend the pre-fellowship orientation session in late May (exact date TBD)
- Complete a workshop on the Principles of Ethical and Effective Public Service
- Participate in regional professional development sessions throughout the year
- Participate in quarterly check-in meeting with the Community Impact Fellowship coordinator to discuss your evaluate individual fellowship experiences, report on your work and projects, make program recommendations, and provide advice to incoming fellows
- Provide the program with a year-end report detailing the fellowship experience and activities
