ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS
There is a common online application for all Center for Public Service Fellowships. The application is one cohesive process composed of two parts. The first section is aimed at collecting baseline information, ensuring that each applicant is qualified for consideration for the fellowship of their choice. The second section is a short series of essay questions designed to showcase candidates’ professional motivations, aspirations, experience, and suitability for the experience. Applicants will also be asked to include a current resume and one letter of reference.
Members of the CPS Fellowships Team will screen all applicants, and those who are approved will have their profiles uploaded to what is referred to as the “Talent Bank” ー a marketplace where potential sponsors can connect with candidates to explore possible projects and placements. The last phase includes screening interviews with CPS and, if applicable, final interviews with sponsors. Please note, candidates who are added to the Talent Bank are not guaranteed a placement, but rather marked as “available” for consideration. All fellows who are successfully placed with sponsors receive administrative support for payroll, tax reporting, training, and briefings from CPS prior to the commencement of their assignments
| Online Applications Open for all Fellowships | October 16, 2023 |
| "Early Matching" for May Placements Begins* | February 27, 2024 |
| Standard Matching for Placements Starting June-July Begins** | March 27, 2024 |
| Target Range for Sponsor-Led Interview with Finalists^ | April 2024 - June 2024 |
| 2024 Placement Cycle Ends | October 1, 2024 |
*In some instances, due to project and/or budget timelines, certain sponsors target the month of May for their fellowship start date. We encourage fellow candidates who are available to work as early as May 2024 to complete the application by February 27, 2024.
**Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis after March 27, based on sponsor placement opportunities, and will continue until September 2024.
^ Fellowship start dates can range between June-September, and thus interviews are conducted throughout the spring and summer, depending on the sponsor project and targeted start date. Fellows are asked to keep CPS informed of their availability throughout the process.
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