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.

Our current and past Fellows are a vibrant and diverse group, representing a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Each Fellow brings unique strengths and insights, contributing to a rich and dynamic community. We invite you to learn more about their exceptional profiles and the distinctive qualities they bring to our program.

Discover what makes our Fellows unique.

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 $75,000.

  • 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

To be considered for the 2025 Fellowship Cohort, applicants must:

  • Be authorized to work in the United States for 2 years (GFA does not provide sponsorship for Fellows).

  • Must have completed an undergraduate degree or be on track to earn an undergraduate degree by June 2025.

  • Be available to begin the Fellowship in late June 2025 to attend Summer Institute in person from June 24th through July 2nd.

  • 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. Current placements include Connecticut, Colorado, Maryland, and Michigan.

We actively encourage 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 FAQs.

Govern For America is committed to equal opportunities in employment. Every Fellow has the right to work in an environment free from all forms of discrimination. We recruit Fellows without regard to color, religion, race, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, age, or any other status protected by law.

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