Governor's Fellows Program
Program Goals
The historic and prestigious Virginia Governor's Fellows Program
offers a select group of outstanding and highly motivated individuals
the opportunity to experience firsthand the administration of state
government in the Commonwealth. Established in 1982, the Governor's
Fellows Program brings exceptional students with creative ideas to
state government — an experience that often leads to careers
in public service.
Eligibility Requirements 
Qualified applicants must be graduating college seniors or enrolled
as degree candidates in a graduate or professional school. Applicants
must be enrolled in a Virginia college or university or must be a
Virginia resident if enrolled in an out-of-state institution. They
must also have a demonstrated commitment to excellence in academics,
proven leadership ability, and involvement in extracurricular activities
and community service. The selection of Fellows will be based solely
on merit, without regard to race, sex, national origin, religion,
age, disability, or political affiliation.
Program Details
Fellows will be required to work full-time in Virginia state government.
The 2010 Governor's Fellows Program will begin Monday, June 7, 2010 through Friday, July 30, 2010.
Assignments
Participants are placed in different positions in the Governor's Office and
in various agencies throughout the
Executive Branch. The program attempts to match Fellows with compatible
assignments according to background, interests and future goals.
Funding
State funds are not allocated for the Governor's Fellows Program. However,
in previous years, colleges and universities have distributed stipends
to the Fellows selected from their institutions. Institutions are urged
to make summer grants available. Applicants who will require financial
assistance in order to participate in the program should discuss this matter
with school officials before applying.
Application
Click here to apply on-line to the Governor's Fellows Program. In addition to the online application you will be required to mail two letters of recommendation and an official transcript. Please mail your transcripts and letters of recommendation to the attention of:
Governor’s Fellows Program
Patrick Henry Building
1111 East Broad Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Attention: Generra Peck, 4th Floor
Applications will be accepted until Friday, March 5, 2010.
Thank you for your interest. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at GovFellows@governor.virginia.gov.
Contact Us
Please check out our Fellows FAQ for
answers to any questions you may have. If you need further
assistance, contact us at GovFellows@governor.virginia.gov
