Lead at the Highest Level with the White House Fellows Program 2026 to 2027
Managed by the President's Commission on White House Fellowships and announced by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, the programme has been shaping influential leaders since 1964.
Details
The fellowship takes place in Washington, DC, United States and runs for one year from September 2026 until August 2027.
Selected fellows become full time government employees and work closely with Cabinet Secretaries Senior White House Staff and other top federal leaders.
Participants receive direct involvement in policymaking leadership and decision making at the highest levels of government.
Requirements
Applicants must be citizens of the United States and must have completed an undergraduate degree.
Federal government employees are not eligible to apply except for active duty military personnel.
Candidates should have a record of strong leadership professional success and commitment to public service.
The selection process looks for individuals with exceptional early career achievements the ability to grow as leaders excellent communication and teamwork skills and the potential to work effectively in senior government positions.
Benefits
The White House Fellows Program provides a full time paid government position together with direct mentorship from senior officials.
Fellows gain valuable practical experience in federal leadership and develop a deep understanding of how national policies and major decisions are made.
Participants also build powerful professional networks with government leaders policymakers and experts from many fields.
Over the years the programme has produced respected leaders in politics business the military and academia.
Notable former fellows include Dan Caine, Emil Michael, Heidi Overton, Bill Hagerty, and Dan Sullivan.