Previous applicants not selected in prior Congresses are highly encouraged to apply again. In addition, senior staffers from supporting offices of the Legislative Branch, including the Congressional Budget Office, the Library of Congress, and the U.S. Capitol Police, are also eligible for the program and encouraged to apply.
The independent selection committee carefully reviews each application, paying particular attention to the career profile and short essay responses in each application. The ability to devote the time necessary to participate fully in the program is a prerequisite to being selected and retaining the designation of Stennis Fellow.
The Stennis Center seeks diversity in the Stennis Fellows program. It does not discriminate among individual applicants on the basis of race, religion, sex, national or ethnic origin, disability, or veteran status.