Post-graduation Fellowships
Cardinal Careers Fellowships
If you are a graduating senior or coterm with a deep commitment to public service, consider applying for a Stanford Cardinal Careers Fellowship! Fellowships fund a full-time, mentored experience in an organization with a mission to serve the public good.
Please note that graduating seniors are also eligible for some summer-long undergraduate fellowships.
Our fellowships are open for applications beginning in fall quarter.
View our current fellows
New fellows with alumni volunteers and staff at New Fellows Orientation, May 17, 2025.
Community Impact Fellowship
Work for a participating public interest organization in the San Francisco Bay Area, Washington D.C., or elsewhere in the United States. Be part of a professional development cohort.
John Gardner Public Service Fellowship
Work in a government or nonprofit organization of your choice, matched with a mentor to guide your professional growth and development.
Schneider Fellowship
Work for a year at one of the Natural Resources Defense Council's regional offices to tackle today's sustainable energy challenges.
Advising & Resources
Not sure where to start?
- Get help from the Cardinal Careers team
- Check out our public service careers resources
"I'd absolutely recommend the fellowship to anyone who loves to learn, wants to explore the social impact space, and could benefit from some guidance along the way."
- Kayla Williams, '22; Ford Fellow, Share Our Strength