Applicants must have worked or lived for at least one continuous year immediately before the application deadline in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, or one of the following counties in northwestern Wisconsin. Those Wisconsin counties are Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Buffalo, Burnett, Chippewa, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Florence, Forest, Iron, La Crosse, Lincoln, Oneida, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Price, Rusk, St. Croix, Sawyer, Taylor, Trempealeau, Vilas, and Washburn. At the time of application, applicants should be employed full time, with a minimum of five years of work experience. Some experience in a policymaking or administrative capacity is desirable. Work experience may include part-time and volunteer work.
Most successful applicants have baccalaureate degrees or their equivalent.
Previous Bush Leadership fellows may not reapply. The deadline for applications to be received or postmarked is November 12, 2001. The Foundation announces Bush Leadership fellows in April or May of the following year. Selection Criteria Selection committees review applicants records with attention to personal qualities, past work experience, career goals, and the potential impact of their fellowships on the communities in which they live and work. Desirable Personal Qualities Integrity Adaptability Intelligence High energy Work and Community Service Record Competence Demonstrated leadership Involvement in community activities Fellowship Plans Appropriate, detailed, challenging and complete Inaccessible without a fellowship Goals Ambitious Focused Realistic Financial Support Fellowship grants include monthly stipends for living expenses, and reimbursement for travel expenses.