Community Development Fellowship Program
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Since the program's launch in 2016, we've placed 13 students into Community Development Fellowships. We want to increase that number each year. You can help us make a big impact in our neighborhoods and create a new generation of Baltimore community development leaders with your support. DONATE NOW
The Community Development Fellowship Program—housed in the Schaefer Center for Public Policy—gives dynamic, motivated students who have a strong interest in effecting positive change in urban areas the opportunity to strengthen their leadership skills and gain hands-on development experience. By matching students with organizations that directly support Baltimore neighborhoods, this grant-funded fellowship program aims to improve the city while cultivating the next generation of community development leaders.
How does the program work?
Fellows are matched with a community-based organization in the city, such as the Baltimore Main Streets program or a public-private partnership dedicated to economic or community-development work. Specific projects are determined by the host sites based on organizational needs but may include community outreach, special events and other daily work that aligns with fellows’ abilities and goals. Fellows work anywhere from eight to 20 hours per week and earn $13.50 per hour in addition to course credit for the semester-long internship.
How do students qualify for participation?
Eligible students:
- are current juniors, seniors or graduate students in good academic standing (3.0 GPA or better)
- are available to work a minimum of eight hours per week at the host organization
- have a strong interest in community development and creating positive change in urban areas
- have community development experience and/or knowledge of Baltimore’s neighborhoods
- are able to work independently and take initiative.
How do students apply for the fellowship?
To apply to be a Community Development Fellow, submit your resume, unofficial transcript and a cover letter that addresses the preferred qualifications to Daniel Khoshkepazi, Community Development Fellowship Coordinator at daniel.khoshkepazi@ubalt.edu, with the subject line “Community Development Fellowship.”
How do organizations apply to be a host site?
To apply to be a Community Development Fellowship Program host site, submit a cover letter with a description of the organization, its mission and a brief description of a prospective fellow’s job responsibilities—noting any special qualifications that are necessary—to Daniel Khoshkepazi, Community Development Fellowship Coordinator at daniel.khoshkepazi@ubalt.edu with the subject line “Host Site for Community Development Fellowship.”
Current Fellowship Opportunities
For information about the fellowship program and upcoming opportunities, please contact:
Daniel Khoshkepazi, Community Development Fellowship Coordinator
daniel.khoshkepazi@ubalt.edu

The Community Development Fellowship Program was recognized for its contributions to Baltimore Main Streets.