Community Fellowship
Community Fellowship supports college students through paid summer internships at Oklahoma City nonprofits, combining community service with career development to help make the city a better place to live.
Funder: Ethics and Excellence in Journalism Foundation
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (Applications open) | December 15, 2026 (Applications due) | March 1, 2027 (Fellows notified) | April 15, 2027 (Host sites notified) | May 27, 2027 (Mandatory orientation) | June 1, 2027 (Class announced; fellowship begins) | July 30, 2027 (Fellowship ends)
Funding Amounts: $17.50/hour for 40 hours per week, June 1–July 30, 2027
Summary: Paid summer internships connect college undergraduate and graduate students with Oklahoma City nonprofits for community service and career development.
Key Information: Fellows must commit to the entire program; preference goes to freshmen, sophomores, and juniors continuing their education in the fall.
Description
The Community Fellowship, supported by the Ethics and Excellence in Journalism Foundation and run by Inasmuch Foundation, connects college undergraduate and graduate students with nonprofit organizations in Oklahoma City for paid summer internships. Fellows are matched with participating nonprofits based on their application answers and interests. Their work involves a range of tasks determined by each placement, with an emphasis on nonprofit service and making Oklahoma City a better place to live, work, and play.
The fellowship also includes InternOKC, organized by the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce. This component offers networking with more than 300 peers across sectors, resources for the transition from college to career, and opportunities to explore Oklahoma City as a place to live after graduation.
