February 1
Application Deadline
Applications must be postmarked on or before this date to be accepted. Please check the website for updates on mailing instructions. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that their application has been received.
March/April
Regional Finalist Selection
Applicants are notified in the first week of March whether they have been selected as regional
finalists, and of the time and location for regional interviews. The regional finalist list is
also posted on the website and is announced by the White House Press Office. Panel interviews are
conducted during these months. Regional finalists must keep a flexible schedule until panel
assignments are announced. It is not likely that the assignment can be changed. Regional finalists
submit extensive security background investigation forms.
April
National Finalists Notification
National finalists selected from the regional interviews are notified at the end of April and the national finalist list also is posted on the website and announced by the White House Press Office. All national finalists undergo background investigations before proceeding with the selection process.
June
Selection Weekend
National finalists are interviewed over a 2 1/2 day period by the members of the President's Commission on White House Fellowships. Expenses are paid by the Commission.
Presidential Selection
The White House Press Office announces the President's official selection of the incoming class of White House Fellows.
July
Placement Week
Fellows interview with principals in government agencies for their work assignments for their fellowship year. The Director determines the placement of each Fellow in a work assignment. Expenses are paid by the Commission.
September 1 to August 31
Inclusive dates of the fellowship year.
