Leadership Programs & Events

Our leadership programs and events help you stay informed and get involved.

Want to learn more about issues like Medicare, student loans, and Social Security?
Check out our events section.
Ready to roll up your sleeves and start solving problems?
Information about - and applications for - our leadership programs are below.

“Through my experience as an Ambassador and Intern, I’ve had the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on important issues that will affect this generation and the next. For me, the work starts now as I exercise my right to vote and make my voice heard.”

Fatimata Ly
Ambassador & Intern
Franklin & Marshall College

“To any student that is even remotely thinking about applying to Free the Facts’ leadership programs, I say absolutely go for it. Doing so has opened so many doors for me, and it has taken me to places that I had only dreamed of as a freshman in college.”

Daniela Kabeth
Ambassador
University of Michigan

“I'm a bipartisan person – I like to work across the aisle, and the longer I have been in the program, the more I've found this deep love for public service… And I think that this organization is one of very, very few that are investing in the future of our nation’s public service.”

Charlie Schindler
Ambassador & Intern
The Ohio State University

leadership programs

Check out the applications to our different leadership programs below.

Have questions? Email us at contact@freefacts.org

Ambassador Program

Student Ambassadors are some of the most important people on our team. They connect us with their campuses and help us host events, liaise with faculty and administrators, and advise our organization's leadership.

In exchange, they receive advanced leadership training, networking and professional development opportunities, and are first in line for our Intern, Scholar, and Fellow Programs, which include generous financial support and housing in Washington, D.C.

Apply to become an Ambassador

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Summer Internship Program

Available to college students entering their sophomore, junior, or senior years, our Summer Internship Program is a great opportunity to work alongside our team in Washington, D.C.

Interns receive a generous stipend, housing, and the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, including event production, program planning, policy research, and communication and marketing initiatives.

Even better? FtF interns are paid as if they are full-time, but they only work in our offices from Monday through Wednesday. This allows our interns to maximize their time in Washington, D.C. by pursuing volunteer opportunities, professional programs, and/or part-time professional positions with government offices or non-profit entities.

Apply to our 2025 program February 12th through March 19th!

Apply to become an Intern

Fellow Program

Open to FtF Ambassadors with a proven track record of success, the Fellow Program is a year-round opportunity that helps clear many of the logistical challenges associated with taking on an internship focused on public service, public policy, or a related field.

Through the FtF Fellow Program, qualified Ambassadors are eligible for financial assistance that can be used toward housing, supplemental income, transportation, and other costs associated with pursuing an unpaid or underpaid internship.

Apply to become a Fellow

Scholar Program

For graduating All-Star Ambassadors looking for a unique challenge, the Scholar Program offers the opportunity to develop and execute an independent project in support of FtF's mission while working alongside our team in D.C.

Apply to become a Scholar

Events

Free the Facts hosts a variety of events throughout the year

Come join us in Washington, D.C. and on college campuses across the country!

Held during the summer months in Washington, D.C., FtF hosts a discussion series featuring conversations with thought leaders from a wide range of fields, including business, politics, entertainment, and sports. Open exclusively to interns and recent college graduates, these events are provided free of charge for attendees. Going to be in D.C. this summer? Apply for a ticket at the link below or contact us at events@freefacts.org.

During the academic year, FtF Ambassadors host events on their campuses. Interested in having us visit your campus? Email us at events@freefacts.org.

Held throughout the academic year on weekday evenings via Zoom, these virtual events give our Ambassadors exclusive access to FtF's professional network. Ambassadors receive practical professional advice and expand their network through conversations with FtF's network of staff, program alumni, public affairs professionals, and policy experts.

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