Presidential Management Fellows Program

The PMF Program seeks eligible graduate students every year who want to make a difference through public service.

This rigorous, two-year paid fellowship includes challenging assignments, developmental assignments, and networking opportunities. Finalists appointed as PMFs are hired by Federal agencies to engage in solving domestic and/or international issues in a variety of fields, such as public policy, public health, international affairs, business administration, STEM, cybersecurity, and more.

The selection process for the Presidential Management Fellows Program consists of the following:

1. 1. Application
   2. Assessment Process
   3. Finalist Selection
   4. Agency Placement as a Fellow

Eligibility

You may be eligible to apply if:

• You are a current graduate presently attending a qualifying college or university and expecting to complete your advanced degree requirements (including the completion or successful defense of any required thesis or dissertation) by August 31st of the year following the annual application.
• You are a recent graduate who has completed an advanced degree from a qualifying college or university during the two years preceding the opening date of the PMF Program’s annual application.

Individuals who are not U.S. citizens can apply to the PMF Program; however, appointment opportunities for PMF positions for non-U.S. citizen Finalists are very limited, if any.