Leadership Development
Leadership Institute for Public Service
The Leadership Institute for Public Service prepares the next generation to take its place in community service and policy development arenas. The Leadership Institute’s primary goal is to increase the pool of black leaders in community-based programs and public service careers. The Leadership Institute offers numerous educational and leadership development programs for individuals ranging from junior high school students through young adults (generally ages 40 and under). Participants are provided with opportunities to learn the inner workings of Congress, explore public service and public policy careers, discuss current events and policy initiatives and see close up leadership at its very best by working with and learning from Congressional Black Caucus members.
CBCF Scholarships
CBCF has award scholarships to talented students for over 20 years. Our scholarship recepients have gone on to successful careers in government, non-profit and private sectors. Each year, we award more than 700 scholarships to students across the United States. For more information on individual scholarship programs, visit the CBCF Scholarship page.
CBCF Alumni Success Stories
CBCF Congressional Internship Blog
In June 2010, CBCF debuted its official blog (located here) which will initially focus on the experiences of our Summer 2010 interns (full intern roster). In their own words, CBCF interns will share their personal stories each week on their time on Capitol Hill working for a congressional member. Check back often as the blog will be updated daily!
Hallmarks of the Leadership Institute include:
- Congressional Fellows Program
- Louis Stokes Urban Health Policy Fellows Program
- Congressional Internship Program
- Emerging Leaders Internship Program
- Communications Internship Program
- CBCF Leadership Network of Alumni



