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Army Congressional Fellowship Program (ACFP)

The Army Congressional Fellowship Program is a 44-month program which includes pursuit of a Master's Degree in Legislative Affairs at George Washington University, service on the staff of a Member of Congress, and utilization on the Army Staff in a congressional-related duty position. Army National Guard Congressional fellows receive a fully-funded graduate degree from George Washington University earning a master's degree in Legislative Affairs while gaining Capitol Hill experience, followed by a 2-year utilization tour. The National Guard Bureau's Office of Legislative Liaison encourages eligible Army Captains, Majors, and senior Non-commissioned Officers in Title 10 AGR, Title 32 AGR, and M-Day status to apply to this prestigious career-broadening opportunity. The program seeks service members who have demonstrated outstanding promotion potential.

**FY24 ARNG application suspense date is 25 March 2024.**Questions about this fellowship opportunity can be directed to:Mr. Josh SpannNGB Office of Legislative Liaison(571) 256-7345ng.ncr.ngb-arng.mbx.ngbjs-ARNG-Congressional-Fellowship@army.mil

Helpful Links

                            -  Army Posture Statement 2023   
                            -  Army Posture Statement 2024   
                            -  Army Regulation 1-202 Army Congressional Fellowship Program   
                            -  CY 2026 Army Congressional Fellowship Application Instructions (Updated 07 Mar 2023)   
                            -  Broadening Opportunity Program Application   
                            -  Form 4187 for Fellowship   
                            -  TAG Release Letter for CY26 Fellowship   
                            -  FY24 Broadening Opportunities Program Catalog (Dated 22 Mar 2023)   
                            -  FY24 Broadening Opportunities Program Catalog (Revised 29 Jan 2024)   
                            -  Air National Guard Congressional Liaison Officer Opportunity (closes 30 Sep 2024)   

 

For more information about the Army Congressional Fellowship read the Reflections of an Army Congressional Fellow.

For more information about the George Washington University portion of the Army Congressional Fellowship read https://gwtoday.gwu.edu/army-congressional-fellows-gain-legislative-experience.

For information about how to apply for the Air Force Congressional Fellowship, review information about the Intermediate Developmental Education, Senior Developmental Education and Advanced Studies Group Application (IDE/SDE/ASG) announcement at  https://usaf.dps.mil/sites/13644/SitePages/Home.aspx (CAC Required).

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