FOUNDATION FELLOWS โ SEMESTER-LONG FELLOWSHIP (5 Months)
Part-Time | Hybrid | Academic Credit Eligible
Where academic excellence meets real-world impact.
The Foundation Fellows Semester Program is a 5-month experiential learning opportunity designed for undergraduate and graduate students seeking to apply their academic work within meaningful, interdisciplinary development initiatives in Puerto Rico.
This fellowship bridges the gap between theory and practice, offering a structured pathway to gain academic credit, practicum experience, or capstone fulfillment.
What You Will Do
As a Semester Fellow, you will:
- Work up to 30+ hours per week (depending on academic curriculum stipulations) on transformational projects aligned with Puerto Ricoโs development needs.
- Drive hands-on Immersion Projects in policy, mobility, cultural development, innovation, or human capital.
- Participate in Learning Labs covering systems thinking, AI-enabled professional skills, stakeholder engagement, and more.
- Engage in a mentor-led development journey with clear goals and personalized guidance.
- Optionally rotate into a complementary strategic area.
Ideal Candidates
- Upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in Puerto Rico or U.S. universities.
- Students in fields such as policy, planning, engineering, data science, communications, environmental studies, human resources related, business administration, education, social innovation, and more.
- Individuals who thrive in dynamic, interdisciplinary environments.
What You Gain
- A validated, academically aligned experiential learning experience.
- A prestigious differentiator for graduate school or competitive career paths.
- Cross-sector leadership skills and exposure to nonprofit, public, and private sector collaboration.
- Eligibility for the 1โ2 Year Fellowship track.