WASHINGTON, September 1, 2002 - The White House announced today that the President's Commission on White House Fellowships is now accepting applications for the 2003 - 2004 Class of Fellows.

Founded in 1964, the White House Fellows program is America's most prestigious program for leadership and public service. White House Fellowships offer exceptional young men and women first-hand experience working at the highest levels of the federal government.

White House Fellows typically spend a year working as full-time, paid special assistants to senior White House Staff, the Vice President, Cabinet Secretaries and other top-ranking government officials. Fellows also participate in an education program consisting of roundtable discussions with renowned leaders from the private and public sectors, and trips to study U.S. policy in action both domestically and internationally. Fellowships are awarded on a strictly non-partisan basis.

Applications must be postmarked by February 1, 2003 and sent to:

White House Fellows Program
c/o O.P.M. - Shelia Coates
1900 E Street, NW, Room B431
Washington, D.C. 20415
Phone for express mail: 202-606-1818

Applicants should check the program Web site (www.whitehouse.gov/fellows) prior to mailing the application for any potential changes to the mailing instructions.

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