Application Period for upcoming Cohort 4 opens on February 27th, 2023 and will close on April 21st, 2023 at 11:59pm.
To apply, please visit the job announcement on USAJOBS.
Please ensure all supporting documents are included in your application. The following supporting documents will need to be complete for the application:
- Résumé
- Recommendation Letters and Endorsement Letter
- Undergraduate and Graduate Unofficial Transcripts
- Academic Writing Sample
- Compelling Narrative
Incomplete application package and/or late submissions CANNOT be accepted.
Application Requirements
Applicants are evaluated on their technical and professional excellence, character, commitment to public service, and academic achievement.
- Advanced Degree – Master’s Degree and above.
- Passing background and security investigations.
- Completed application package and supporting documents:
- Complete Résumé.
- Two letters of recommendation from previous employers, professors, coaches, internship supervisors, volunteer activity leads or work colleagues addressing work ethic, academic ability and any extra-curricular activities.
- An endorsement letter from the applicant’s graduate institution (i.e., academic advisor, career counselor, guidance counselor, university dean or professor) addressing the applicant’s academic history and overall character (i.e., no record or honor investigations, plagiarism, accusations, suspension, misconduct, etc.)
- Official transcripts of educational achievement at the undergraduate and graduate level. To be eligible, applicants must be recent graduates at the time of application and must apply within 2 years of advanced degree(s) completion. Applicant expecting to graduate within 6 months at the time of application are also eligible to apply.
- Provide an academic writing sample (i.e., published articles, dissertation, thesis, etc.)
- Provide compelling narratives:
- Career goals. Describe your career goals, areas of interest, and how the McCain Fellows Program will help you achieve those goals.
- Accomplishments. Describe and provide examples/evidence of any learning, professional, leadership and work accomplishments.
- Benefits for the Department of Defense. Describe how your selection benefits the DoD and your motivation for service in the Department.
- Essay. Describe what you want to accomplish and achieve during the fellowship.