GFA Fellowship
The GFA fellowship is a competitive two-year program that propels emerging leaders from diverse backgrounds into key positions in government to address our nation’s biggest challenges. Full-time work. Full-time salaries. Your career starts at Govern For America.
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Become a Fellow, make an impact, and ensure every community has a voice at the table.
“Young people can really be agents in making sure the world is changing to cater to greater innovation.”
Jeni Dhodary | 2021 Revenue and Operational Efficiency Fellow at the Missouri Department of Revenue
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Fellowship Program
This is what government should look like:
Over two years, Govern For America fellows receive intensive training, responsive mentorship, and support from an extraordinary community of peers doing inspiring work around the country. Fellows are placed in full-time, paid government jobs where they are needed most. Current placements include the Northeast, West, and Midwest in states such as Connecticut, Colorado, Maryland, and Missouri.
As a Fellow, you will leverage your skills and experiences to create better outcomes for all communities and share lessons learned with a broader network of fellow leaders.
The goal: achieving more equitable, people-centered policy outcomes.
You will receive:
Benefits
Extensive investment in your development as a leader, including regular coaching and mentorship.
Quarterly trainings based on our Leadership Competencies, a set of 9 skills proven to create equity-focused, community-oriented leaders.
Collaboration with a cohort of emerging leaders on a wide range of impact priorities.
Access to GFA’s network of over 250 public policy experts and government leaders.
Competitive salary and benefits package, with salary base starting from $45,000 to $80,000.
Financial support for relocation assistance and emergencies, offered on a case-by-case basis.
Ongoing alumni engagement including support to advance your public service career, events, volunteer opportunities, and newsletters.
Selection
Process
The 2024 GFA Fellowship Application is now closed! Applications were accepted through January 31, 2024.
To be eligible for the 2024 Fellowship, applicants must:
Be authorized to work in the United States (GFA does not provide sponsorship for Fellows).
Be on track to earn an undergraduate or master’s degree by June 2024; or if graduated, have earned an undergraduate degree in 2021 or later
Be available to begin the Fellowship in July 2024
Be willing to serve in cities and states across the country of identified high need. Current placements include Connecticut, Colorado, Maryland, and Missouri
We actively seek applicants who have been traditionally underrepresented in government leadership including people of color, first-generation college students, women, Gender Non-Conforming Individuals, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.
For more information about the application and selection process, visit our FAQ.
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