Whenever possible, we work through existing partnerships and aim to cover the amount. There is a great deal of fluctuation across our partnerships and in most markets today, but for partnerships, the important point is that these costs may be covered. For internships where we don’t work regularly, we ask students to propose appropriate amounts. We take those proposals into consideration as we award any amounts.
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Summer Fellowship Funding
Fellowships are awarded according to the Selection Rubric.
The CPGC funds 50 - 60 students for summer internships each year. Every full-time CPGC Summer Fellow receives a stipend of $4,000 for a full summer (8 - 10 week) internship; half-time internships are pro-rated for a $2,000 stipend; other variations based on that formula are possible. Additionally, students who receive some funding from a host organization are still eligible to apply for supplemental funding from the CPGC, in order to make the internship possible. The funding supports student professional and intellectual growth with organizations and institutions advancing peace, justice, inclusion, or sustainability.
Students may apply for fellowships that include additional funding beyond the regular amount. Amounts awarded beyond the regular stipend are intended only for reasonably expected food, travel, and lodging costs (including program fees in and required vaccinations/ medications in the case of some international opportunities), and will be awarded to selected applicants at that rate or the total allotment for the fund, whichever is lower. CPGC decisions regarding award allotment are final. All stipends are taxable. Funding details appear below.
International Opportunities and Funding
CPGC Robert & Vivian S. Toan Fellowship: Humanitarian Engagement in the Middle East
Students committed to humanitarian engagement in the Middle East may apply for funding that covers the cost of students’ flights to the Middle East, lodging, and most meals, in addition to the CPGC summer stipend. Though engagement with the region will be significantly limited during the summer of 2024, as of December, 2023, engagement in the United Arab Emirates and Turkey continue to be possible, including self-designed options. Before travel, all programming is ultimately approved by the College Travel Council. Two fellowships of this kind are available. The funding cap for this fellowship is $10,500 total value.
CPGC Kessinger Family Fellowship: Community-driven Development in the Global South
Students committed to community-driven development in the Global South may apply for funding that covers the cost of students’ flights, lodging, and many meals, in addition to the CPGC summer stipend. Opportunities we have supported of this kind in recent years include global health Fellowships with Child Family Health International, experiences in Ghana with Lagim Tehi Tuma, and self-designed opportunities. An emerging opportunity in Trinidad & Tobago with WhyFarm would also be relevant to this Fellowship. Two fellowships of this kind are available. The funding cap for this fellowship is $10,500 total value.
CPGC Tom Kessinger Fellowship: Global Health, Education, and Well-being in Asia
Students committed to global health, education, and well-being in Asia may apply for funding that covers the cost of students’ flights to Asia, lodging, and many meals, in addition to the CPGC summer stipend. One fellowship of this kind is available. Opportunities in this area include working with Friends Peace Teams in Indonesia or developing a self-designed proposal. The funding cap for this fellowship is $10,500 total value.
CPGC International Fellowship (plus expenses award up to $4,000)
Exceptional applicants may be awarded fellowships that significantly address most costs of summer internship experiences, and provide a meaningful stipend for the work. These fellowships may occur anywhere outside the United States, advancing justice, inclusion, or sustainability across sectors. At least one of these fellowships must connect with Asia and at least one must occur in the Global South. Five Fellowships of this kind are available. The funding cap for this fellowship is $8,000 total value.
CPGC International Fellowship (plus expenses award up to $2,000)
Strong applicants may be awarded fellowships that address some summer internship experience costs, and provide a stipend for the work. These fellowships may occur anywhere outside the United States, advancing justice, inclusion, or sustainability across sectors. At least one of these fellowships must connect with humanitarian engagement in the Middle East. Seven Fellowships of this kind are available. The funding cap for this fellowship is $6,000 total value.
CPGC International Fellowship
CPGC fellowships provide a $4,000 summer stipend. These fellowships may occur anywhere outside the United States, advancing justice, inclusion, or sustainability across sectors. Eleven Fellowships of this kind are available. The funding cap for this fellowship is $4,000 total value.
US Opportunities and Funding
CPGC Sachs Family Fellowship - US Democracy, Civil Society, and Democratic Rights
Students committed to democracy, civil society, and public service may apply for this funding that covers costs of food, lodging, and travel (up to $2,000) beyond the $4,000 fellowship stipend. Five fellowships of this kind are available. The funding cap for this fellowship is $6,000 total value.
CPGC Domestic Fellowship (plus expenses award up to $2,000)
Strong applicants may be awarded fellowships that address some summer internship experience costs, and provide a stipend for the work. These fellowships may occur anywhere in the United States, advancing justice, inclusion, or sustainability across sectors. Thirteen Fellowships of this kind are available. The funding cap for this fellowship is $6,000 total value.
CPGC Domestic Fellowship
CPGC fellowships provide a $4,000 summer stipend. These fellowships may occur anywhere in the United States, advancing justice, inclusion, or sustainability across sectors. At least one of these fellowships must connect with environmental studies and at least one must connect with environmental policy. Eleven Fellowships of this kind are available. The funding cap for this fellowship is $4,000 total value.
Summary
The CPGC will fund 50 - 60 students for summer internships each year. The regular rate for an internship is a stipend of $4,000. Students may apply for fellowships that include additional funding beyond the regular amount. Amounts awarded beyond the regular stipend are intended only for reasonably expected food, travel, and lodging costs (including program fees in the case of some international opportunities), and will be awarded to selected applicants at that rate or the total allotment for the fund, whichever is lower. CPGC decisions regarding award allotment are final. All stipends are taxable.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What amounts are awarded for travel, food, and accommodations?
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Is it possible to apply for the costs to cover food and accommodations in the Philadelphia region? How does that work?
Yes, that is possible. If a student is awarded support beyond the stipend for a Philadelphia internship, it will occur one of three ways (as a reminder, all additions to the stipend are taxable):
- College room in HCA, supplemental meal plan through DC, and a $750 addition to the stipend for food costs
- College room in HCA plus a $1,000 addition to the to stipend for food costs
- A $2,000 addition to the stipend for food and accommodation costs
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Is it possible to apply for air travel to return to Philadelphia for an internship, and go home again at the end of the summer?
Yes, that is possible.
- Is funding for travel, accommodation, and food cost guaranteed for everyone who applies?
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Will CPGC funding cover all costs I have this summer?
Not necessarily. CPGC funding is a $4,000 stipend. In some cases we are also able to reward additional resources for food, travel, and accommodations.
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What if I have additional costs I am trying to cover beyond flight, accommodations, and food?
The CPGC stipend is intended to support students with additional costs as is typical of any summer job. Students who are LIFTFAR eligible may apply for additional funding through the LIFTFAR program as necessary.
Taxation
In most cases, your CPGC stipend will be taxed at U.S. rates. The Controller’s office reports the full amount of your stipend to the IRS as taxable income. Depending on many factors, you may owe taxes for the year. Please prepare for this by researching, discussing with your family, or if possible, talking to a tax professional.