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In addition to completing the online application below, applicants must submit an official copy of their college transcript(s) and three letters of recommendation. In order for an application to be considered, all of these items must be submitted by the application deadline. Persons completing letters of recommendation can submit them electronically here. Transcripts and paper letters of recommendation should be mailed to:

Kimberly Bane, Executive Director
Florida Gubernatorial Fellows Program
Executive Office of the Governor
400 South Monroe Street
The Capitol, Suite 2002
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001

Application deadline for the 2024-2025 class is Thursday, February 1, 2024.

Personal Information
Name*
First Last
Permanent Mailing Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
University Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Specify your preferred address:*
- Permanent Mailing Address
- University Address
Phone*
Email*
Are you a U.S. citizen?*
- Yes
- No
Date of Birth*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Place of Birth*

City, State, Country
Have you ever used or been known by another name?*
- Yes
- No
Name*
Gender
- Male
- Female
Race
Are you currently employed?*
- Yes
- No
Please provide information on your employer:*
Employer's Name, Address, Phone Number, and your Job Title
Are you a registered voter?*
- Yes
- No
Have you ever been convicted of a crime regardless if it has been expunged from the court?*
- Yes
- No
If "YES" what charges?*
Description of Charges, Where Convicted, and Date of Conviction
College/University Information
Are you currently enrolled at or have been accepted to a Florida 4-year college or university?*
- Yes
- No
Name of university*
What year are you currently in?*
What is your area of concentration/major?*
What is your cumulative grade point average?*
Are you currently in graduate school?*
- Yes
- No
What graduate board exam did you take and what was your score?*
What are your SAT and/or ACT scores?*
List all post-secondary education intitutions attended:*
Name and location, dates attended, certificates/degrees received, and any honors bestowed upon graduation.
High School*

Name and location, and year graduated.
List all extracurricular activities associated with your college, university or community:*
List all leadership positions held within your college, university, or community:*
Describe any of your skills or talents that may relate to the Fellowship:*
Advisor Contact Information
If applicable, please include your university academic advisor's contact information below:
Name
First Last
College/Department
Phone
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Email
Recommendations
Please provide the names and contact information of the individuals who will be submitting letters of recommendation or personal evaluations on your behalf. You must submit three recommendations for consideration.
Reference 1
Name*
First Last
Title*
Relationship*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Email*
Phone*
Reference 2
Name*
First Last
Title*
Relationship*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Email*
Phone*
Reference 3
Name*
First Last
Title*
Relationship*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Email*
Phone*
Essay Questions
Please answer each of the following questions in 500 words or less. Your responses will be judged on the clarity and quality of your writing, as well as the substance of your narratives.
Policy Proposal*
Write a memorandum for Governor DeSantis outlining a specific policy proposal. Explain why this proposal is important, how it will benefit Floridians, and why the Governor should implement the proposal.
Signficant Personal Achievement*
What do you consider to be your most significant achievement and why?
Reason for Applying*
Describe your reason for wanting to be a Gubernatorial Fellow, what benefits you would provide, and what you would expect to gain from the experience.
Goals and Aspirations*
Describe your life's aspirations, what you hope to achieve, and where you see yourself in 10 years.
Please attach your resume
Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 50 MB.

Jessica Bolson

Personal Information

College/University Information

Advisor Contact Information

Recommendations

Reference 1

Reference 2

Reference 3

Essay Questions