Del Gaudio’s experience reflects the mission of the Leonard D. Schaeffer Fellows in Government Service program, which places undergraduates in high-level government internships to help them explore and pursue career pathways in public service. The Schaeffer Fellows program alleviates that obstacle by providing each fellow with a $6,000 stipend to assist with housing, transportation and other living expenses. “I didn’t realize that public service work could be made into a career,” says Holloway, who now plans a career in government or legal service. The institute now serves as a permanent home for the Schaeffer Fellows program, securing its endowment and supporting expanded opportunities. But she stresses that the professional development aspect of the Schaeffer Fellows program is just as valuable as its résumé-building potential.