Apply for PIFP
Want to make a difference?
The Public Interest Fellowship Program offers Summer and Yearlong Fellowships for Colorado College students to experience the Colorado social sector while making direct impact on our communities.
Who's Eligible?
The Summer Fellowship is open to all CC students.
The Yearlong Fellowship is open to August 2024, December 2024, and May 2025 CC graduates.
What you can expect
- A built-in cohort of PIFP peers
- To be paid to work for social change in Colorado
- Intentional professional development with PIFP
- Mentoring with CC alumni
- To get your foot in the nonprofit door and make professional contacts for life
Application details!
Follow PIFP instructions closely to ensure your complete application is received by the Feb. 5 deadline.
Use the PIFP 2025 Application to apply to each organization of interest via Handshake. Each application will include:
- Short answer essay questions
- Two references
- Resume
You must also complete a separate PIFP Interest, Work Authorization, & Commitment Form.
Once your applications are complete, you will complete a poll to indicate preferences for dates/times to complete a mock interview with CC alumni prior to potential nonprofit partner interviews.
Learn more?
PIFP Information Session|
Wed., Dec. 4, 2024 – 4pm
Career Center Carriage House
RSVP in Handshake
PIFP Virtual Information Session
Thurs., Dec. 5, 2024 – 1pm
RSVP in Handshake
PIFP Virtual Information Session
Mon., Dec. 9, 2024 – 4pm
RSVP in Handshake
PIFP Information Session
Tues., Dec. 10, 2024 – 1pm
Career Center Carriage House
RSVP in Handshake
PIFP Virtual Information Session
Mon., Jan., 27, 2025– 4pm
RSVP in Handshake
PIFP Partner Fair
Tues., Jan. 28, 2025 – 12-1:30pm
Worner Campus Center
2025-2026 Fellowship Placements
New fellowships may be added until January 12, 2025, as nonprofit partners complete their applications to participate in PIFP for the 2025 cycle.
2025 Summer Fellowship Partners
Catamount Institute, Colorado Springs, CO (Fellowship Description)
City of Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services; Colorado Springs, CO (Fellowship Description), 2 fellowships
Colorado Children's Campaign, Denver, CO (Fellowship Description)
Educating Children of Color, Colorado Springs, CO (Fellowship Description)
Palmer Land Conservancy (PLC), Colorado Springs, CO (Fellowship Description)
*The PLC Fellowship is funded by Charlie Campbell of the Heather Campbell Chaney Environmental Fellowship (HCCEF)
2025-26 Yearlong Fellowship Partners
Catamount Institute, Colorado Springs, CO (Fellowship Description)
Colorado Children's Campaign, Denver, CO (Fellowship Description)
Fountain Creek Watershed Flood Control and Greenway District, Colorado Springs, CO (Fellowship Description)
Immunize Colorado (IC), Aurora, CO (Fellowship Description)
Peak Education, Colorado Springs, CO (Fellowship Description)
Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC), Denver, CO (Fellowship Description)
For reference only: previous placements
ACLU of Colorado, Denver, CO (Fellowship Description)
Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition Denver, CO (Fellowship Description)
One Colorado Education Fund, Denver, CO (Fellowship Description)
Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance (PPORA), Colorado Springs, CO (Fellowship Description)
TESSA, Colorado Springs, CO (Fellowship Description)
Need more support?
PIFP Drop-ins
Quick questions about PIFP, the process, or your application. Reviews of application pieces as time allows.
Wed., Jan. 29, 2025 – 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Mon., Feb. 3, 2025 – 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Tues., Feb. 4, 2025 – 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Interview Prep for PIFP Applicants
Mon., Feb. 10, 2025 – 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Career Center Carriage House
RSVP in Handshake
Virtual Interview Prep for PIFP Applicants
Wed., Feb. 12, 2025 – 1 pm - 2:30 pm
RSVP in Handshake
You are always welcome to schedule an appointment with a Career Center team member via Handshake for questions prior to these events.
"My PIFP fellowship with DSF was honestly incredible. I think the most rewarding parts were twofold: The organization is SO dedicated to the cause as well as to its staff member which made me feel truly valued and inspired. Secondly, the work itself and the tangible success and gratitude demonstrated by students were empowering. The model of being supported while also supporting others was a really great."
Mimi Smith (Denver Scholarship Foundation, 2018-19)
Contact Us
Director, Public Interest Fellowship Program
aculp@ColoradoCollege.edu
719-389-6310