Be a Part of the Legacy: Become an Archer Fellow

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 the fall 2021 and spring 2022 semesters is Monday, February 15, 2021 at 11:59 PM CST. At this time, we are planning for in-residence programs in Washington, D.C., for fall 2021 and spring 2022.
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Archer Fellowship Program interviews will take place on UT System campuses from late February to the end of March.​ Decision notifications will be sent by mid-April, 2021.

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.

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. 
Archer Center Ambassador Alumni help guide prospective students through the application process and share their experiences from applying and their Fellowship semester.