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2027 Public Service Fellowships Info Sessions - RSVP for a Session |
Info Sessions provide potential applicants with more detailed information about the fellowship program, application cycle, and more. All info sessions take place over Zoom to accommodate applicants located outside of the Portland Metro region. |
ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS
There is a common online application for all Center for Public Service Fellowships. The application is one cohesive process composed of multiple parts. The first section is aimed at collecting baseline information, ensuring that each applicant is qualified for consideration for the fellowship of their choice. The second section is a short series of essay questions designed to showcase candidates’ professional motivations, aspirations, experience, and suitability for the experience. Applicants will also be asked to include a current resume, cover letter, and one letter of reference.
Members of the CPS Fellowships Team will screen all applicants, and those who are approved will have their profiles uploaded to what is referred to as the “Talent Bank” ー a marketplace where potential sponsors can connect with candidates to explore possible projects and placements. The last phase includes group screening interviews with CPS and, if applicable, final interviews with sponsors. Please note, candidates who are added to the Talent Bank are not guaranteed a placement, but rather marked as “available” for consideration. All fellows who are successfully placed with sponsors receive administrative support for payroll, tax reporting, training, and briefings from CPS prior to the commencement of their assignments.
PROGRAM TIMELINE |
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| Online Applications Open for all Fellowships | October 14, 2026 |
| Information Sessions Available | October 2026 - December 2026 |
| Early Matching Applications Due | February 26, 2027 |
| Standard Matching Applications Due for | March 26, 2027 |
| Group Screening Interviews with CPS | February 2027 - April 2027 |
| Candidates Match with Sponsors | April 2027 - August 2027 |
| Fellowship Placements Begin | May 2027 - September 2027 |
| * Oregon Summer Placements Wrap Up | August 2027 - September 2027 |
| * Hatfield Resident Placements Wrap Up | February 2028 - April 2028 |
| * Fellowship placement end-dates vary depending on when the placement began, as well as other special scheduling considerations for the fellow and/or sponsor. |