Montgomery County’s paid 10‑week summer fellows program returns for its 11th year

Oct 5, 2026

The Montgomery County Council’s paid 10‑week Summer Fellows program offers graduate students placements across county government; fellows cited hands‑on policy work, weekly field trips, and a final presentation to the full council.

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Jordan Lindsey, reporter, introduced the Montgomery County Council’s Summer Fellows program, noting, "Summer 2027 will be the 11th consecutive year for the program." The council coordinates a paid 10‑week placement that pairs graduate students in policy, public administration, and planning with county departments and independent county organizations.

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