Applications open for 2022 Governor’s Fellows Program
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Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin recently announced that the application window for the 2022 Governor’s Fellows Program is open through Mar. 28.
The Governor’s Fellows Program is an opportunity for rising college seniors and recent graduates to get a firsthand look at the executive branch in action. Since 1982, fellows have worked alongside the governor’s cabinet and staff, learning about state government and assisting in essential work for the commonwealth.
“We are excited to welcome the next generation of leaders to kick off their careers with our administration,” said Youngkin. “The Governor’s Fellows Program is a unique opportunity for young Virginians and students to experience public service first-hand and gain essential work skills for their future.”
During their time in the program, governor’s fellows have the opportunity to learn from guest speakers who are leaders in state government and elsewhere. Fellows also experience state government on the road, visiting state government agencies and historic sites that have shaped our past and are improving our future.
“Through meaningful interactions with the governor’s senior level staff, lunches with cabinet members, trips around the commonwealth, and projects both inside and outside my assigned secretariat, I became fully immersed in Virginia government at the highest level,” said Tommy Lukish, a 2012 Governor’s Fellow. “In every way, those experiences amplified my appreciation for public service and helped my personal and professional growth.”
Qualified applicants must be rising college seniors, graduating seniors, or graduate students. All Virginia college and university students are eligible to apply. Virginia residents who attend out-of-state colleges and universities are also eligible. Both public and private college and university students are encouraged to apply.
The selection of fellows is based upon merit. The deadline to apply is Mar. 28, and interviews will begin Mar. 30. Applicants will be advised about decisions beginning Apr. 18. The program runs from Monday, May 30, 2022 to Friday, July 29, 2020.
To apply, visit the Governor’s Fellows Program website and send the required recommendation letters to:
Governor’s Fellows Program
Post Office Box 2454
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Email any questions to govfellows@governor.virginia.gov.
