The fellowship selection process is very competitive and deadlines are often over a year before the fellowship begins. The application can be quite extensive and includes a rsum, academic transcript and letters of recommendation from faculty. Most programs will also
require some kind of writing sample, essay or written proposal. There may be additional application materials required if the fellowship includes a university nomination process, such as Junior Fellow Program with the
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
In whatever form, applications need to show evidence of:
Academic achievement
An extensive record of commitment to community service
Motivation, self-direction and integrity of character
Highly developed interpersonal and writing skills
Demonstrated leadership and potential for continued leadership
Knowledge of and commitment to a particular public affairs issue
The interview process may be a panel interview or series of oral interviews and could also include situational group interviews where candidates work together to devise solutions to a public policy issue.
