Empire State Fellows Application

Empire State Fellows Application - 2026

Please complete this application, including the required attachments, no later than 11:59 pm EST on June 1, 2025.

Today's date*

Demographic Information

First Name*

Last Name*

Email Address*

This email address will be used as the primary form of communication regarding your application. Please be sure this address will be active through January 2026.

Phone Number*

Mailing Address*

Education/Work Information

Highest educational degree awarded*

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Number of years of work experience*

Please indicate how many years of full-time, POST-UNDERGRADUATE work experience you have completed.

Employment Eligibility*

Are you eligible to work for New York State without employer sponsorship?

Yes

Current work status*

Are you currently employed in the Executive or Legislative branch of New York State government?

Yes

Reference Information

Please include name, title and current email address and phone number for two professional references.

Reference 1 Name*

Reference 1 Title*

Reference 1 Email Address*

Reference 1 Phone Number*

Reference 2 Name*

Reference 2 Title*

Reference 2 Email Address*

Reference 2 Phone Number*

Attachments - required

The following documents are required for your application to be complete: 1. Professional Resume or CV; 2. Personal statement explaining your interest in the Empire State Fellows Program and why you should be selected (no more than two pages). Please do not submit this application without these two required attachments.

Please attach resume and personal statement here in PDF or Word format.*

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