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Real programs you can apply to right now — scholarships, internships, research, mentorship, certifications. 5 programs built specifically for women in policy are surfaced first.

Built for women in policy

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5 programs

LeanIn.Org

Lean In Circles for College Women

For women

Small peer groups of college women supporting each other through career decisions, negotiation, and confidence-building.

VirtualOpen to all college women
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WomenNC

WomenNC Young Women's Leadership Programs

For women

WomenNC runs leadership development, career panels, mentorship, and UN-aligned advocacy programs for young women across North Carolina.

Raleigh, NC (statewide)NC women, high school & college
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Running Start

Running Start — Women in Politics

For women

Trains young women to run for political office. Programs as early as high school, with a strong college-age track.

DC / VirtualWomen ages 14–25
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IGNITE

IGNITE National College Fellowship

For women

Trains and elects young women to political power. College chapters throughout NC.

Virtual / RegionalCollege women
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NC Women United

North Carolina Women United

For women

Statewide network advancing economic, social, and political equality for NC women — internship pipeline and youth advocacy.

Raleigh, NCNC women, all ages
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Open to everyone

Internships

2 programs

NC State Climate Office

NC State Climate Office Internship

Climate science fieldwork and data analysis for NCSU students. Direct mentorship by state climatologists.

Raleigh, NCNCSU undergrads
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UNC Department of Public Policy

UNC Public Policy Internship Program

Connects undergraduates with paid policy internships at the NC General Assembly, nonprofits, and federal offices.

Chapel Hill / Raleigh, NCUNC undergraduates
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Mentorship

1 program

Leadership NC

Leadership North Carolina

Civic leadership program for emerging public-sector and civic leaders across North Carolina — the state's closest analog to a Coro-style fellowship.

Raleigh, NC (statewide)Engaged NC residents (multiple program tiers)
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Research

1 program

Environmental Protection Agency

EPA Research Fellowships

Funded research fellowships for students working on environmental and public health science. (The legacy STAR program was discontinued; this is the current EPA research fellowships hub.)

MultipleUndergraduate & graduate applicants
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