Applications for the 2025 Douglass-O’Connell Global Internship are now open!

The Opportunity: The Douglass-O’Connell Global Internship is an eight-week program promoting freedom, equality, social justice, and economic mobility, giving students the opportunity to attend lectures on the history of social change in Ireland, participate in extracurricular and networking activities, and intern with a host company that aligns with their skills and career goals.

Details: 12 exceptional student leaders will be selected for a 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. Co-sponsored by CIEE, the Government of Ireland, and the African American Irish Diaspora Network all program costs are covered, including housing and airfare. Students will also receive a stipend for their time on the program.

To Apply: Click this link to go to the application. 1st, 2nd or 3rd year students with a GPA of 3.0 or above who are Pell Grant eligible are invited to apply. The application is due on November 29th.

For more information, check out the provided flyer or click this link.