Running Start/Walmart Congressional Fellowship
2025 Running Start/Walmart Congressional Fellowship
Running Start is a nonpartisan nonprofit that trains young women to run for political office. We're excited to announce we're accepting applications for the 2025 Running Start/Walmart Congressional Fellowship!
The Congressional Fellowship is:
- Running Start's most intensive program, designed to create tomorrow's leaders today
- A politically inclusive experience that provides Fellows with training on how to become a public leader
During the Congressional Fellowship, you’ll:
- Work with a US Senator or House Representative, learning firsthand how Congress serves its constituents and growing your political network
- Spend 3 intensive days in Washington, DC getting experience on Capitol Hill and making connections with high-level DC insiders
- Learn and grow with a tight-knit cohort from all walks of life and diverse political ideologies with regular political leadership workshops
- Get hands-on practice of real-world campaign skills through a campaign simulation, and build your network for a future political career
- Receive a $1,000 stipend and all expenses paid in-person training in Washington, DC
This program is for you if:
- You’re interested in politics, public policy and public service (no prior professional political experience required)
- Learning how Members of Congress engage constituents in their communities sounds exciting
- You want to learn about running and governing from a role model at the highest level of government
- You’re looking to be challenged and supported by a diverse and ideologically inclusive cohort of other women leaders
- You're a young woman between 18 - 25 years old
Be sure you apply by February 16, our priority application deadline.