The Maryland Leadership Institute is designed to prepare culturally diverse students for graduate study and professional careers in the fields of public policy and international affairs. This intensive seven-week program offers participants an opportunity to closely explore international and domestic policy analysis. A strong emphasis is placed on improving quantitative and analytic skills, which are necessary for graduate study preparation.

In addition to being the host institution for the junior summer policy component of the

The ideal location of the College Park campus (strategically located between Baltimore, MD and Washington DC), allows fellows an opportunity to be actively engaged in the policy community through site visits at various policy institutions and interaction with public officials on the local, state and national level in the public, private and non-pr ofit sectors.

Fellows are also provided with professional development training, and opportunities to engage in the culture and history of the nation's capital.