Each year, the Nelson A. Rockefeller Center works with the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress in Washington, D.C. to enable one student from Dartmouth to participate in a unique non-resident program. The program offers 85 select undergraduates and graduate students from leading colleges and universities a unique year-long opportunity to study the U.S Presidency, the public policymaking process, and our Chief Executive's relations with Congress, allies, the media, and the American public. Their goal is to develop a new generation of national leaders committed to public service. Fellows attend two events each year. At these events, they have the opportunity to discuss national issues with presidential scholars and White House Fellows, are briefed by senior government officials and national recognized policy experts, and prepare and present an original research paper. Fellows also write a paper and work with an identified expert in the field and a faculty member to produce it over the course of the winter.The Nelson A. Rockefeller Center covers travel to and from Washington, D.C. for one student while the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress pays for the lodging and other associated costs for this program. Learn more about the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress. Learn more about our 2009-10 CSPC Fellow, Cathy Lian'10.
The application process takes place during the spring term of a student’s junior or senior year.
Complete the Center for the Study of the Presidency Application Package. The package includes:
Current Resume
Autobiographical statement (200 word maximum)
2-line description of major and minor
Letter of recommendation from a Dartmouth professor
Letter of recommendation from a Dartmouth peer
Submit the Application Package via e-mail to the Rockefeller Center, Curricular & Research program administrator.
See the Rockefeller Center Calendar for due date of application.
Demonstrated interest in the institution of the Presidency and the ability to research, write, and present original material suitable for publication.
Strong academic credentials and interest in public service and the program (All majors are eligible but political science, history, international relations and journalism predominate)
Complete application package has been submitted.
Availability for an interview.
Rockefeller Center Curriculum & Research Office (603) 646-2229
Jane DaSilva, program administrator
