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 fellowship program from the Dartmouth campus, as well as through attending two separate conferences in Washington, D.C. Their goal is to develop a new generation of national leaders committed to public service.
The program offers 85 select undergraduates and graduate students from leading colleges and universities a unique 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, through on-campus research and off-campus conference participation.
At these conferences, the Fellows have the opportunity to discuss national issues with presidential scholars and White House Fellows, are briefed by senior government officials and nationally recognized policy experts, and prepare and present an original research paper. Fellows write this research paper over the course of the winter, working with a faculty member and an identified expert in the field.
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. Our newly awarded 2011-2012 CSPC Fellow is Jeremy Kaufmann ‘12. See information on past CSPC Fellows. Read the Presidential Fellowship Paper written by Josh Roselman, our 2010-2011 CSPC Fellow.
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 Jane DaSilva, Program Coordinator, by 4:00 p.m.
For Juniors graduating in 2014 or Seniors graduating in 2013, Thursday, March 1, 2012 is the due date of the application for the 2012-2013 academic year.
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 Curricular & Research Office (603) 646-2229
Jane DaSilva, Program Coordinator
