Twelve exceptional student leaders will be selected for a fully-funded transformative summer internship program in Dublin, Ireland, where they will draw inspiration from the legacies of two remarkable social justice leaders: Frederick Douglass and Daniel O'Connell.
During this unique eight-week program, Douglass-O’Connell Global Interns will spend June 13 to August 9, 2025 in a fully immersive internship at an Irish organization and accompanying academic seminar. During extracurricular activities throughout the program, the interns will also participate in a special exploration of the influence Daniel O’Connell had on Frederick Douglass and their lifetime legacies as successful businessmen and leaders of social change.
Students seeking a rich international experience that combines real-world work experience in Ireland with an exciting overview of Irish history and culture are encouraged to apply.
Open to: Be a current undergraduate freshman, sophomore, or junior from an accredited institution
Award Type: Academic/ Professional
Area(s) of study: All fields, with an interest in human rights and social justice
Award criteria: leadership; academic achievement; diversity
Award provides: Funds 8-week immersive summer program in Dublin, Ireland.
Open to international students: No
Institutional Support or Endorsement Required: No
Please Note: Pell-eligible preferred (not required)
For additional information, please visit their website: Douglass O'Connell Summer Global Internship | Dublin | College Study Abroad | CIEE
Applicants must have: