Applications are currently being accepted for the Bush Foundation Fellowship 2027 in USA. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Bush Foundation Fellowship
Bush Foundation Fellowship supports individual leaders to invest in themselves through a self-designed leadership program that gives recipients time and resources to grow their capacity to lead. The Bush Fellowship awards up to $150,000 and funds plans that help Fellows think bigger and differently about their leadership journey.
The Bush Foundation administers the Bush Fellowship program and selects up to 30 Fellows each year. The Foundation welcomes leaders from any sector and provides cohorts, retreats, and resources to support Fellows as they put their Fellowship plans into action.
Benefits of Bush Foundation Fellowship
- Up to 30 Bush Fellows are selected each year to receive up to $150,000 to support their self-designed leadership plan.
- Fellowships are for up to 2 years.
- Professional learning and executive education
- Travel and immersive learning experiences
- Leadership coaching and mentorship
- Time away from work to focus on personal development
- Customized experiences aligned with the fellow’s leadership goals
Bush Foundation Fellowship Requirements
- They’re looking for people who have a track record of impact.
- They’re looking for people who have a vision for the change they want to make happen.
- They’re looking for people who have a plan for their own development.
- They welcome leaders from any sector — including business, government and nonprofit.
- There are specific limits and rules for government and elected officials under IRS regulations.
Application Date and Process
- Thoroughly review the materials on this webpage, including the application process, criteria and application questions.
- Prepare your application: clearly convey your unique perspectives, context and experiences.
- Applications opened Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. CT and close Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at noon CT.
- Semifinalists and finalists will be notified according to the published timeline; finalist interviews occur April 15, 19 and 22, 2027.
- Apply via the official application form
Application Deadline
06 October, 2026
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