White House Fellowship
President's Commission on White House Fellowships
A prestigious one-year, full-time fellowship placing selected fellows directly in the offices of senior White House staff, the Vice President, or Cabinet Secretaries to work on high-level public policy issues, paired with an off-the-record education program of leadership discussions.
π Washington, D.C.Paid
Who can apply
US citizens who have completed undergraduate education; not currently employed by the federal government (except active-duty military); selection favors a record of remarkable professional achievement early in one's career; no fixed minimum years of experience specified.
How to prepare
Review past Fellows' bios on whff.org to calibrate the achievement bar; line up at least three strong recommenders early, since three letters of recommendation are required as part of the application.
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