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 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?
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
Deadline has been extended for these select fellowships. Please have your applications submitted in Handshake by Mon., Feb. 10, 11:59pm MT.
SUMMER Catamount Institute, Colorado Springs, CO (Fellowship Description)
YEARLONG Catamount Institute, Colorado Springs, CO (Fellowship Description)
YEARLONG Peak Education, Colorado Springs, CO (Core Programs Fellowship Description)
YEARLONG Peak Education, Colorado Springs, CO (Marketing & Development Fellowship Description)
YEARLONG TESSA, Colorado Springs, CO (Fellowship Description) *Note: this is a 20 hr/wk fellowship
2025-2026 Fellowship Placements
(updated 1/28/25)
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)
Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition (CIRC), Denver, CO (Fellowship Description)
Educating Children of Color, Colorado Springs, CO (Fellowship Description)
One Colorado Education Fund, Denver, 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)
TESSA, Colorado Springs, CO (Fellowship Description) *Note: continuing students who can commit to 20 hr/wk for a full year will be considered for this fellowship
2025-26 Yearlong Fellowship Partners
Catamount Institute, Colorado Springs, CO (Fellowship Description)
Colorado Children's Campaign, Denver, CO (Fellowship Description)
Fountain Creek Watershed District, Colorado Springs, CO (Fellowship Description)
Immunize Colorado (IC), Aurora, CO (Fellowship Description)
Peak Education, Colorado Springs, CO (Core Programs Fellowship Description)
Peak Education, Colorado Springs, CO (Marketing & Development Fellowship Description)
TESSA, Colorado Springs, CO (Fellowship Description) *Note: this is a 20 hr/wk fellowship
Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC), Denver, CO (Fellowship Description)
"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