Seasonal Fellowship - Summer - Winter

FOUNDATION FELLOWS – SEASONAL FELLOWSHIP (2–3 Months) Full-Time | Summer or Winter Placement | Puerto Rico (Hybrid) Become part of a new generation of changemakers shaping Puerto Rico’s future. The Foundation Fellows Seasonal Program is an intensive 2–3 month immersive experience for undergraduate and graduate students who want to contribute meaningfully to Puerto Rico’s socioeconomic transformation—while building high-value professional skills in real-world environments.

Designed for students returning home during academic breaks or seeking a high-impact experiential learning opportunity, this fellowship offers a unique chance to work alongside visionary leaders, explore interdisciplinary development challenges, and contribute to initiatives that matter.

What You Will Do

As a Seasonal Fellow, you will be embedded in one of four strategic areas: Governance & Institutional Setup Mobility & Infrastructure Deployment Attractions & Cultural Asset Development Human Capital & Talent Systems You will: Lead a defined Immersion Project with tangible deliverables. Participate in accelerated Learning Labs on innovation, leadership, and systems thinking.

Receive mentorship from experts in public policy, planning, data, culture, or talent development. Join Peer Circles and mini Shadow Boards to practice collaborative problem-solving. Ideal Candidates Current undergraduate or graduate students (any discipline aligned with public interest, development, innovation, business admin, law, or social impact).

Curious, adaptable, self-driven learners with a passion for Puerto Rico. Individuals seeking to strengthen their resume with rigorous, hands-on experience. What You Gain Intensive professional development in a high-performing nonprofit environment. Exposure to real economic development initiatives. A prestigious credential as a Foundation Fellow.

Eligibility to continue into the Semester or Year-Long Fellowship tracks.