White House Fellows Program 2025-2026 (Paid)

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About White House Fellows Program

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 potential trips to study U.S. policy in action both domestically and internationally. Fellowships are awarded on a strictly non-partisan basis.

• Sponsor Organisation: The White House

Benefits of White House Fellows Program

• Fellows are paid as Federal employees at the GS-14 Step 3 rate during their one-year fellowship. Military personnel, however, maintain their current salary and benefits.

White House Fellows Program Requirements

• Applicants 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.

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.

All these qualities combined with the strength of one's character, a positive attitude, and the ability to work well with others are taken into consideration when selecting a class of White House Fellows.

Application Date and Process

• Click on the link to the application website to apply.

The application has six major sections:

• Personal Information
• Recommendations
• Declarations
• Resume
• Essays
• Certification

Application Deadline

03 January, 2025

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