Three California community colleges students from American River College, Foothill College, and Riverside College were accepted to participate in the Community College Global Affairs Fellowship (CCGAF) in Washington, DC in Summer 2023 from May 30 – August 16. These finalists were among 30 fellows chosen out of over 140 exemplary applicants. CCGAF is a fully paid summer enrichment and mentorship program that seeks to expand access to global education opportunities and international affairs careers. The program includes coaching, ongoing access to networks and career supports that global affairs students and professionals need to grow in their work, advance to higher levels of leadership, and to become decision-makers on the world stage. It is funded through the generous support of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.