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The John Jay Fellowship is multidisciplinary in scope and college graduates of all academic disciplines are welcome to apply. Applicants compete for 12 available seats each spring and fall term. Criteria for selection are based upon the applicant's Christian commitment, articulated calling to public life, leadership potential, scholastic aptitude, and teachable disposition, and an interview. Candidates for the Fellowship should be well-rounded in general knowledge and experience, have completed a bachelors degree by the time of their enrollment, have maintained a cumulative 3.0 or better (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average, and have abilities in oral and written communication. Persons interested in receiving applications materials may download an application by filling out our on-line application form.

Applicants will also be responsible for providing the following items which may accompany the application or be mailed separately:

  1. Official College/University Transcripts
  2. 3 Letters of Reference
  3. Writing Sample

Before an applicant can be considered for admission, all of the materials must be postmarked by the application deadline for the desired term.

If you have any questions regarding the application process please contact us through our online contact form.

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Who was John Jay?
Member & President of the Continental Congress
Chief Justice of New York State
Minister to Spain
Peace Commissioner
Foreign Secretary of the United States
Chief Justice of the United States
Diplomatic Envoy
Governor of New York
Founder of the New York Manumission Society
President of the American Bible Society
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