Tuesday, September 30 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Online — Zoom
Do you have a hunger for making a difference in our world and within our generation? Are you interested in getting experience that connects your passions with real issues? Are you passionate about gaining the skills to be a change agent in your community at the local, state, or national level?
If so, the undergraduate programs through the Leo T. McCarthy Center for Public Service and the Common Good are great opportunities for you to get internship experience, connect what you learn at USF in a new, exciting environment, and prepare you with practical skills for your future.
The McCarthy Fellows in Sacramento program is a fully funded summer 2026 program that combines a full-time internship at various institutions to implement California public policy. Students spend the summer interning in Sacramento and live, work, and explore the state capital while developing practical skills and having learning opportunities necessary to prepare them for future careers in public service. Stipend provided to all participants.
The McCarthy Fellows in San Francisco is a fall 2026 semester-long program that integrates a part-time internship with the City & County of San Francisco alongside a rigorous academic seminar. Students develop the knowledge, skills, and disposition to be informed participants in democratic life while also contributing to local policymaking, administration, and politics aimed at shaping San Francisco into a more inclusive and equitable city. Stipend provided for all participants.
USF in D.C. is a semester-long program in the fall or spring, and spring 2026 is open. Students participate in an internship, as well as take coursework. This is a great opportunity to build real-world experience and professional skills to help achieve future career goals. Admission is rolling so students can apply in advance for an upcoming fall or spring semester. Stipend provided for all participants.
The priority deadline for all the above programs is Oct. 1. Programs fulfill the community-engaged learning core requirement. All majors are welcome to apply to any of the programs! To learn more, please come to one of our information sessions on Thursdays from 11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m. PDT on Zoom. For more information, please contact Angeline Vuong at amvuong@usfca.edu