How to Apply
The GFA Fellowship is a two-year paid opportunity for recent graduates to serve in high-impact roles in governments across the country as a part of a diverse community of engaged leaders. Our program is a direct-apply program, which means that we do not reserve slots for universities and we do not select Fellows based on nomination or recommendation.
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Must be a U.S. citizen at the time of application.
Must have completed an undergraduate degree or be on track to earn an undergraduate degree by June 2027.
Be available to begin the Fellowship in late June 2027 to attend Summer Institute in person from June 14th through June 20th.
Demonstrate a passion for public service and a desire to ignite your career in the field.
Be willing to serve in cities and states across the country of identified high need.
The 2027 application will open on December 14th, 2026! Sign up for our interest form to receive updates and application tips.
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2027 Info Sessions
Join us live for a virtual information session to learn more about our program, receive tips to make your application stand out, and ask our Fellows, alumni, and staff all your questions. Click the link below to register for the session that works best for your schedule!
For further details or to request a pre-recorded version of our information sessions, please reach out to us via email at apply@govforamerica.org.
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Support Available
GFA strives to provide all our candidates with an equitable application experience that meets each of their unique needs. We are excited to get to know you more through your application and the selection process!
Please complete this form for each stage of the selection process where you would like to request accommodation.
Each request for reasonable accommodations is considered on an individual basis and at each stage of the selection process. Please let us know as soon as possible, and at least one week prior to each application or selection stage deadline for which you are requesting support. If you have any questions, please reach out to us via email at apply@govforamerica.org