the allan p. kirby, jr. center
for constitutional studies & citizenship
GEORGE WASHINGTON FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
1
Prepare
Early in the spring semester, schedule a meeting with Aaron Kilgore, George Washington Fellowship Program Manager.
Throughout the application process, please contact him at [email protected] if you have questions.
2
Apply
General Information
Legal Name _____________________________________ Nickname ______________________ DOB_____________________
Contact Information
Permanent address _________________________________________________________________________________________
Current address ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Cell phone__________________________________ Alternate phone ________________________________________________
Including current semester, number of semesters as a full-time student at Hillsdale College:
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2
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Current Academic Standing:________________________________________________________________________
Expected Graduation Date:_________________________________________________________________________
Contemplated Major/Minor:____________________________________________ Overall GPA:_______________
Please list regular availability for interviews, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.:
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Attach
Attach the following documents:
• An official high school transcript and a rÉsumÉ
• An unoffical transcript from the registrar
• A three- to four-page writing sample from a paper submitted during your freshman year
• An essay, no more than two pages in length, on the following topic:
In his Farewell Address, President George Washington stated, “In proportion as the structure of a government gives force to public
opinion, it is essential that public opinion should be enlightened.” What is “enlightened” public opinion, and what kind of education
enlightens public opinion?
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Two Letters of Recommendation: one from a Hillsdale College professor and one from any (non-relative)
teacher, employer, mentor, etc. List the names of those contacts below:
A._____________________________________________B.______________________________________________
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Submit
Submit completed application by
Friday, February 27, at 12:00 p.m. to:
Aaron Kilgore — GWFP
Moss 427, Hillsdale College
33 E. College St., Hillsdale, Michigan 49242
Please note:
Only completed paper applications will be accepted. The
GWFP Selection Committee will conduct professional
interviews for all invited applicants. Applicants will be
notified by e-mail of their specific interview time.