The Tim J. Penny Fellowship is a yearly fellowship granted to students interested in a career in public service. This fellowship is meant to support students by paying them $2,000-$5,000 for an internship at the state or federal level. 

Internship sites include Tribal Government, Minnesota State Government, and Federal Government. Students have held a range of positions, from administrative internships with local tribal authorities, all the way to internships with legislators in Washington D.C. 

To better meet student needs, we've changed the application guidelines and openings for the 2026 application year. Please check-in in September of 2026 for more information!