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Be a Part of the Legacy: Become an Archer Fellow


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Thank you for your interest in the Archer Fellowship Program. The Archer Center provides undergraduate students from across The University of Texas System a unique opportunity to live, learn, and intern in the nation's capital for a fall or spring semester. 

The application deadline for fall 2023 and spring 2024 is Wednesday, February 15, 2023. If you were adversely impacted by the winter storm in early February and have not received direct notification on your campus about an extension to the deadline, you may request one by completing this form. Please complete the form requesting an extension by February 15, 2023. ​

Stephen F. Austin State University Students: 
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The Archer Center is very pleased to welcome Stephen F. Austin State University into The University of Texas System. Current Stephen F. Austin students are eligible to apply for the fall 2023 and spring 2024 undergraduate Archer Fellowship Program. The application deadline for SFA students is April 3, 2023. 
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Please visit our application guidelines page to learn more about the application requirements. Candidates are strongly encouraged to familiarize themselves with the application requirements and guidelines well before the deadline. We look forward to seeing your application! If you have any questions about the application process, you can contact your campus coordinator or reach out to the Archer Center at archeradmissions@utsystem.edu.
2023-2024 Archer Fellowship Program Application

Eligibility Requirements 
Required to apply and at the time of participation:
  • ​Overall GPA: 3.0 or higher
  • Applicant must be pursuing a bachelor's  degree at a University of Texas System institution
  • Previous work or internship experience
  • Campus leadership and/or community involvement
Required by semester of participation:
  •  Junior or senior status by years and hours (first and second year students are not eligible) 
  •  24 hours completed in-residence
  •  Completion of basic (core) government curriculum ​requirements
Application Components
  • Resume
  • Personal Statement
  • Policy Essay
  • List of Potential Internships
  • 2 Letters of Recommendation
  • Official Transcript
  • Signed Disclosure Statement

Detailed application guidelines for each of these components can be found on the Archer Fellowship Program application guidelines page. 
Connect with an Archer Fellow Alumni Ambassador!

​Archer Center Ambassador Alumni help guide prospective students through the application process and share their experiences from applying and their Fellowship semester.
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  • Home
  • About
    • Archer Staff
    • Archer Faculty
    • Founding
    • Namesake
  • Programs
    • Archer Fellowship Program >
      • Academics
      • Application Process >
        • Application Guidelines
        • Interviewing >
          • Preparation
          • Practice
          • Presentation
          • Panel Interview Tips
      • Archer Fellow Alumni Ambassadors
      • Campus Coordinators
      • Current Fellows
      • Funding your Fellowship
      • Information Sessions
      • Internships
    • Graduate Archer Fellowship Program >
      • Academics
      • Application Process >
        • Application Guidelines
      • Campus Coordinators
      • Current Fellows
      • Funding your Fellowship
      • Graduate Archer Fellow Alumni Ambassadors
      • Information Sessions
  • Alumni
    • Alumni Profiles >
      • Archer Fellow Alumni Profiles
      • Graduate Archer Fellow Alumni Profiles
    • Archer Fellow Alumni Association
    • Get Involved
    • Previous Fellows
  • Support
    • Advisory Board
    • Archer Center Endowments and Funds
    • Corporate Partners
    • Friends of the Archer Center Trust
    • Make a Donation
  • Contact
  • Fellow Resources
    • Onboarding Process
    • Internship Postings
    • Internship Resources
    • Living in Washington, DC