C A L E N D A R A N D P R O C E D U R E S

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F E B R U A R Y 1

Application deadline. Application must be postmarked on or before this date to be accepted.


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T H I R D W E E K I N M A R C H

Regional finalist selection. Applicants are notified by mail whether they have been selected as regional finalists, and of the time and location for regional interviews.


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A P R I L

Regional finalist interviews. Selection panels convene for 1-1/2-day regional finalist interviews in about 10 cities throughout the United States. Every effort is made to schedule interviews as close to finalists' homes as possible, while distributing the finalists in a balanced way among the panels. Finalists are responsible for all expenses associated with the regional interviews, including travel.


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F I R S T W E E K I N MA Y

Notification of national finalists. National finalists selected from the regional interviews are notified by mail. All national finalists are required to complete extensive security forms and to undergo background investigations before proceeding with the selection process.


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F I R S T W E E K E N D I N J U N E

National finalist interviews. National finalists are interviewed over a 3-1/2-day period (Thursday to Sunday) by the Members of the President's Commission on White House Fellowships at a location near Washington, DC. Expenses are paid by the Commission.


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E A R L Y J U N E

Selection announcement. The President announces recipients of the White House Fellowships.


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J U N E / J U L Y

Placement Week. Fellows interview with prospective departments and offices where they will work, and look for housing in the Washington area. Expenses are paid by the Commission.


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S E P T E M B E R 1 T O A U G U S T 3 1

Inclusive dates of the Fellowship year.