Public Policy Fellows 2017-18 Application Thank you for applying to the 2017-2018 Public Policy Fellows program. The deadline for completing the application and submitting your resume is August 1, 2017.All applicants must meet the following qualifications:1. Be an alumnus of one of The Fund for American Studies programs. 2. Work in the field of public policy. 3. Be committed to the ideals of free markets and limited government. 4. Live and work in the Washington, D.C. area. 5. It is recommended that applications have at least one to two years of work experience but all with a strong resume will be considered. Please note that there is no age limit to apply, however the Fellows program is aimed at those in the first 10 years of their career. Graduate students may apply, but preference will be given to those currently working in the field of public policy. All Fellows must commit to attending a weekend retreat in Baltimore, MD (October 13-15) as well as monthly speaker events scheduled through May 2018. Please check the TFAS website for program dates.If you have any questions, feel free to contact Brenda Hafera at bhafera@TFAS.org or 202-986-0384. Personal Information Question Title * 1. Salutation: Question Title * 2. Please list your current contact information: First Name Last Name Home Address Home City Home Zip Code Email Address Cell Phone Number Work Phone Number Question Title * 3. Please indicate your date of birth. Date of Birth: Date Question Title * 4. Which TFAS program did you attend? TFAS Institute Year Question Title * 5. Indicate any additional TFAS institutes, programs or conferences that you have attended. TFAS Institute Year TFAS Institute Year Question Title * 6. Indicate your previous TFAS involvement. Please note that while previous involvement is valued, it is not a requirement of the Fellows program. Served as a Mentor Internship Sponsor or Supervisor Referred student to a TFAS program Served on DC committee Served on the Alumni Council Former Freedom Scholar Speaker/Guest Lecturer Alumni Ambassador None of the Above Other (please specify) Question Title * 7. Please indicate the political ideology that most aligns with your beliefs: Liberal Democrat Moderate Democrat Conservative Democrat Liberal Republican Moderate Republican Conservative Republican Libertarian Other (please specify) Question Title * 8. List the name, phone, email and title of one reference who can speak to your compatibility for and desire to participate in the Public Policy Fellows program. This reference should not be a TFAS staff or faculty member. Employment Information Question Title * 9. Please enter your current employment information. Field Company Department Job Title Brief Description of Duties Employment Dates Question Title * 10. Highlight any previous applicable work experience. Program ExpectationsThe TFAS Fellows program is a year-long networking and education program designed to develop young leaders with a shared commitment to helping improve public policy. Question Title * 11. What do you hope to professionally gain from the Public Policy Fellows Program? Question Title * 12. What do you hope to personally gain from the Public Policy Fellows Program? Question Title * 13. What would you contribute to the Public Policy Fellows program and to your fellow participants? Question Title * 14. Are you planning to relocate in the next 12 months? If yes or maybe, please explain below. Yes No Maybe Additional Comment Question Title * 15. The October retreat is an overnight weekend trip to Baltimore, MD from October 13-15, 2017. Are you able to attend the retreat? Yes No Question Title * 16. All Fellows must attend the September orientation, the October retreat, the February retreat, the May graduation, and five of the six required monthly speaker events as scheduled throughout the year. Failure to do so will result in your removal from the program. Do you commit to attend these events? Yes No Question Title * 17. To complete your application you must submit a current resume to bhafera@TFAS.org. Have you submitted your resume? Yes No Done