Harvard College students who have identified an unpaid or low-paid independent public summer internship or project are encouraged to submit an application to our office. Below, you'll find a brief overview of the grant sources from our department, but please click through the left navigation menu for more comprehensive program information. Our office utilizes a priority deadline model and a common application on CARAT for the Priscilla Chan Summer Service Stipend, the Harvard Clubs Summer Community Service Fellowship Program, and the Summer Federal Work-Study Program. Independent projects should be full-time (30+ hours/week) and last for 10 weeks. The Center will consider full-time, 8-week projects on a case-by-case basis.
Arthur Liman Public Interest Law Summer Fellowship Program: students can work anywhere in the U.S. on a public interest law project and earn a stipend of $6,000; three to five students are typically selected to participate in this program. The deadline to apply is January 14, 2024.
Priscilla Chan Summer Service Stipend: provides funding for students who receive need-based aid for college and have secured an unpaid summer internship or fellowship in public service! Students will receive a $6,000 base stipend and can request an additional $1,000. The priority deadline to apply is February 29, 2024 and the final deadline is April 14, 2024.
Harvard Clubs Summer Community Service Fellowship Program: we anticipate that over 20 Harvard Clubs and Shared Interest Groups will be raising money to support student public service projects; stipends range from $4,000 to $6,000 per award. The priority deadline to apply is February 29, 2024 and the final deadline is April 14, 2024.
Summer Federal Work-Study Program for Public Service: students can earn up to $5,500 for summer service working in the U.S.; students must be U.S. citizens to be eligible for federal work-study funding. The priority deadline to apply is February 29, 2024 and the final deadline is April 14, 2024.
Do you have an independent public service project, but don't think it's eligible for funding by the programs listed above? You can still apply for funding using our common application!
Note about Eligibility: If you are currently on leave but plan to re-enroll in Fall 2024 you may participate in our programming. If you plan to apply to one of our summer programs, reach out to your Resident Dean as soon as possible to request to be approved to return from leave. You must be approved to return from leave by the Ad Board before accepting our offer to participate. Students graduating in May 2024 are also eligible to apply.