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John S. McCain Strategic Defense Fellowship Program

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Meet Our Current Fellows Agencies Academia Contact

Cohort 6 Application (2025-2026)

Application Resources

McCain Fact Sheet

McCain Applicant FAQs

Program Overview for Applicants

Federal Résumé Writing Tips

The McCain Fellowship Cohort 6 (2025-2026) application period is being re-evaluated by the Department of Defense in observance of the current hiring freeze.

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