Policy Fellows Application

Policy Fellows at the State Capitol, March 2023

Thank you for your interest in the Policy Fellows program! The application for the 2025-2026 cohort is now open until Friday, May 9, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. CST.

Prerequisites

Applicants must:

  • Live and work primarily in Minnesota
  • Be able to attend monthly in-person cohort meetings, and a four-day study trip to Washington, D.C.
  • Review the program details, including the program fee, tentative program dates, and scholarship opportunities

Application Requirements

  • Basic personal information
  • Relevant work history, community involvement, education, interests, and awards
  • Three short essay responses (800-1200 words total)
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Optional: Any supplemental information (e.g. extended CV, letter explaining unique circumstances etc.)

Process

  1. Download and complete the program application which includes the short essay prompts.
  2. Ask two references to submit letters of support on your behalf related to your application to the Policy Fellows Program.
    1. References should know you well and be familiar with your professional or community work.
    2. You may upload them when you submit your application, or direct references to submit via [email protected].
    3. The two references must be included in the application and be submitted by the deadline to be considered.
  3. When you’re ready to submit everything, upload your completed application and provide basic personal information here. We strongly encourage applicants to have someone else review their application before submission. A fresh set of eyes can help ensure clarity, completeness, and strong communication of your experiences and goals.

Reminders

  • All application requirements are due by Friday, May 9, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. CST.
  • If two recommendation letters are not submitted, you will not be considered for this cohort.
  • After submitting your application, you will only hear from us if your application is incomplete.
  • We do not conduct interviews. All applicants will be notified of selection decisions by mid July. 

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