Douglass-O'Connell Global Internship

External Application Deadline: January 9, 2026

Ten exceptional student leaders will be selected for a fully-funded transformative summer internship program in Dublin, Ireland, during which they will expand their understanding of Irish history and culture while gaining real-world work experience.

The program pays tribute to Frederick Douglass’ transformative experience visiting Ireland more than 175 years ago, when Douglass was embraced by the Irish people and met the famous Irish reformer, Daniel O’Connell.

During this unique eight-week program, Douglass-O’Connell Global Interns will spend June 12 to August 9, 2026 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.

Open to: Be a current undergraduate freshman, sophomore, or junior who is Pell Grant-eligible
Award Type: Academic/ Professional
Area(s) of study: All fields
Award criteria: leadership; academic achievement; desire to emulate the business acumen and social reform of Frederick Douglass and Daniel O’Connell
Award provides: Funds 8-week immersive summer program in Dublin, Ireland.
Open to international students: No
Institutional Support or Endorsement Required: No

For the 2025-2026 season, Douglass-O'Connell is hosting four virtual info sessions:

For additional information, please visit their website: Douglass O'Connell Summer Global Internship | Dublin | College Study Abroad | CIEE