Public Interest Fellowship Program - Colorado College

“Alumni-based public interest organizations are an important vehicle for mobilizing alumni, students, and others to address critical social problems and to provide civic leadership in a troubled world.”

–Colorado College President
Richard F. Celeste

Developing the Next Generation
of Nonprofit Leaders

• Offering nonprofit organizations access to qualified, versatile, and committed young newcomers to the sector
• Providing Colorado College students with meaningful work experience in nonprofit organizations
• Drawing on experienced alumni to pre-qualify candidates and provide training and mentorship

The goal of The Public Interest Fellowship Program (PIFP) is to provide highly qualified, committed, and energetic Fellows who can help build the capacity of nonprofit organizations by providing key support quickly and effectively. The Fellows are products of Colorado College’s unique Block Plan, which teaches students to research and analyze subjects intensively, while working in teams with faculty and students to provide answers on short deadlines.

Fellows are supported by experienced alumni who help match Fellows with the project-specific needs of the host organizations, and who mentor them through their fellowships.

Two lengths of PIFP fellowships are available:

• 12-week full-time Summer Fellowships
• 12-month full-time Yearlong Fellowships

Host organizations provide stipends to each Fellow. View more details on Information for Host Organizations.

• Program Description
• Information for Host Organizations
• Become a PIFP Fellow
• 2009-2010 Fellowships
• PIFP Advisory Board
• Mentoring and Training Program
• Invitation to Alumni
• Support PIFP