Timothy J. Penny State & Federal Public Service Fellowship

Eligibility

• Attend one of the seven Minnesota State universities.
• Demonstrate significant leadership.
• Have an interest in a career in public service.
• Pursue an eligible state-level, federal-level, Tribal-government, or related public-service internship.
• Meet the current Students United fellowship requirements.

Requirements

• Complete the Timothy J. Penny Fellowship application.
• Provide Minnesota State university enrollment information.
• Provide information about leadership experience.
• Provide information about the planned or potential public-service internship.
• Complete all required written responses.

How to Apply

1. 1Confirm enrollment at one of the seven Minnesota State universities.
2. 2Identify public-service internship opportunities at the Tribal, state, or federal level.
3. 3Apply when the fellowship portal opens September 1, 2026.
4. 4Complete the fellowship application.
5. 5Describe leadership experience and interest in public service.
6. 6Provide the requested internship information.
7. 7Submit the complete application by January 1, 2027.