The Ansari Public Service Fellowship empowers young Iranian Americans to explore careers in government, public policy, and service. Accepted fellows receive a $2,500 stipend to support their participation in a qualified summer internship within the public sector.
This fellowship allows students to gain real-world experience while receiving mentorship from seasoned Iranian American professionals working in public service and policy.
The Ansari Public Service Fellowship is a summer fellowship program that encourages and empowers young Iranian Americans to pursue careers in public service. Young Iranian Americans who are accepted for the fellowship receive a stipend for taking summer internships in public service.
The Civic Leadership Program also provides fellows mentorship opportunities via access to a network of Iranian American public policy experts. Our mission is to help give rise to an unprecedented generation of Iranian American leaders in government, policy, and public service.
Available during the summer only.
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$2,500 stipend for qualifying summer internships
Access to Iranian American public service professionals for career development and networking
Engage with the democratic process, understand how public policy is shaped, and see your values in action
Fellows gain valuable work experience and build connections that have helped many launch careers in public service
