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Fellowships
What If I Want to Gain Experience or Get Involved Now?
Plan ahead. All fellowship programs are looking for highly motivated students with records of academic excellence, a commitment to community service, and demonstrated leadership. Understand the profile of the competitive candidate and plan your
academic curriculum and extracurricular activities accordingly.
Remind yourself of why you are interested in a career in public service. What issues truly motivate you? Figure out where you want to contribute and volunteer in those areas you are concerned about.
Research fellowship programs. What kind of fellowship are you most interested in? All are structured a bit differently, addressing certain professional development areas and providing differing kinds of work experiences.
Contact current fellows or fellowship coordinators to get their advice. It's nice to have these conversations early on before you in the midst of the application process.
