White House Fellowship Program 2021-2022 for Young Professionals in the U.S. (Paid)

Deadline: January 6, 2021

Applications are open for the White House Fellowship Program 2021-2022. Founded in 1964 by Lyndon B. Johnson, the program is one of America’s most prestigious programs for leadership and public service. White House Fellowships offer exceptional young men and women first-hand experience working at the highest levels of the federal government.

Selected individuals typically spend a year working as a full-time, paid Fellow to senior White House Staff, Cabinet Secretaries and other top-ranking government officials. Fellows also participate in an Education Program consisting of roundtable discussions with leaders from the private and public sectors, and trips to study U.S. policy in action both domestically and internationally. Fellowships are awarded on a strictly non-partisan basis.

The purpose of the White House Fellows program is to provide gifted and highly motivated young Americans with first-hand experience in the process of governing the Nation and a sense of personal involvement and responsibility in the leadership of society.

Eligibility

• Applicants to the White House Fellows program must be U.S. citizens.
• Employees of the Federal government are not eligible unless they are career military personnel.
• Applicants must have completed their undergraduate education by the time they begin the application process.
• There are no formal age restrictions to becoming a White House Fellow. However, the Fellowship program was created to give selected Americans the experience of government service early in their careers.

Selection Criteria

Selection as a White House Fellow is based on a combination of the following criteria:

• A record of remarkable professional achievement early in one’s career.
• Evidence of leadership skills and the potential for further growth.
• A demonstrated commitment to public service.
• The skills to succeed at the highest levels of the Federal government, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Application

The application has six major sections:

1. Personal Information
2. Recommendations
3. Declarations
4. Resume
5. Essays
6. Certification

Applications will not be complete until both the application and three recommendations have been submitted online. Only applications completed by the January 6, 2021 deadline will be considered.

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For more information, visit White House Fellowship.