Rockefeller Leadership Fellows (RLF) Application

This is an application for the Rockefeller Leadership Fellows (RLF) Program.

RLF is a leadership capstone program, exploring personal leadership in the context of public policy and politics. Fellows will work in teams on a public policy project (3P) presentation to conclude the program at the end of the Winter term.

This application is for rising juniors and seniors (Class of 2027 and 2028). Complete only ONE application per person.

The final application deadline is Sunday, May 17th, 2026 by 11:59 pm. Early applications are encouraged.

Fellows must be on campus for the entire fall and winter terms, attend Monday evening sessions from 6:00-8:00 pm, as well as, two Rockefeller Center Public Programs. Additionally, Fellows must attend a mandatory fall retreat scheduled from Saturday October 10th to Sunday morning, the 11th, and a Dartmouth Winterim trip to Washington, DC

November 30th-December 4th.

For more information about the program, visit: https://rockefeller.dartmouth.edu/leadership/rockefeller-leadership-fellows

Please email Madison.E.Piel@dartmouth.edu with questions.

Full Name

First NameMiddle InitialLast Name

Preferred Name (if different from your first name)

Nickname, etc.

Class Year

If class year is 'other,' please specify.

Full Dartmouth E-mail Address

ex: first.mi.last.17@dartmouth.edu

Personal E-mail Address

Gmail, Yahoo, etc.

Dartmouth ID#

ex. d00000a

Hinman Box #

Cell Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number

Legal Home Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

Citizenship

USA or other. If other, please list. If dual citizen, please list all applicable nations

Gender

Preferred Pronouns

Ex. She/Her/Hers

Birth Date

MonthDayYear

Major 1

Major 2

Minor 1

Minor 2

What is your house community affiliation?

If you live in a Living Learning Community, please select which one.

Please submit a brief (150 words or less) bio that we can use in our outreach materials, including on the Rockefeller Center Website.

0/150

Click here for an example bio.

LinkedIn Profile URL

Ex: http://www.linkedin.com/in/firstnamelastname

How did you hear about the Rockefeller Leadership Fellows Program? (Check all that apply)

How do you see the RLF commitment of time and effort fitting in with your other commitments during your junior or senior year?

If RLF sessions were on Mondays instead of Thursdays, would you still be interested in participating? (Information gathering! Please feel free to contact Leslie with any questions or concerns).

Resume

We'd like to know more about your academic and professional experiences. Please upload your most current resume.

Please upload your resume here in PDF format.

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Written Statement of Interest
(maximum of 2 pages total, double-spaced, PDF format)

Your Statement of Interest should explain why you are interested in being a part of the Rockefeller Leadership Fellows. Please use the following questions to guide the content of your statement:

1. Describe your leadership philosophy and style.

What do you think are the most important qualities of a public leader?
What do you feel are your leadership strengths and weaknesses? How do you hope to grow in these areas?

2. How have you demonstrated leadership in your activities on or off campus? Provide specific examples.

3. What do you hope to contribute to the RLF cohort? What do you hope to gain?

4. What public policy issues are of interest to you?

Please do not use Generative AI, such as ChatGPT, in your Statement of Interest. If you need writing support, please consider the wonderful peers and staff at the Writing Center.

Upload your Written Statement of Interest in PDF format.

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What Rockefeller Center programs have you attended or participated in? (Check all that apply)

By selecting YES in this box, I certify that the application form and written statement of interest are my own work and conform to Dartmouth College's Academic Honor Principle.

By selecting YES, I certify that I am in good academic and disciplinary standing with the College and that I am eligible to participate in College-sponsored programs. I understand that the Rockefeller Center may reach out to the Dartmouth Office of Community Standards & Accountability or the Undergraduate Deans Office to confirm my standing.

By selecting YES in this box, I understand that all application materials will become a part of my Rockefeller Center file and that my name, bio, and photo may be used in Rockefeller Center outreach and marketing. This may include, but is not limited to: the website, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, posters/flyers, brochures, YouTube, newsletters, Twitter, and the annual report.