Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress (CSPC) Presidential Fellows Program

Each year, UB nominates one student to become a Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress (CSPC) Fellow. These fellows are fully funded to participate in the program, during which they attend a four-day leadership conference in Washington, D.C., participate in monthly webinars and develop a research paper eligible for publication and awards.

Since 1970, CSPC fellows have traveled to Washington, D.C. to learn about leadership and governance, to share their outstanding research and to explore careers in public service. While attending the conference, the fellows participate in workshops where they present and receive peer feedback on their research projects. The fellows also have the opportunity to engage with policy experts, government officials and leaders in the legislative process. 

June 15

• Be an undergraduate student from any field of study.
• Be a domestic or international student.
• Be available to attend all portions of the program. For the 2023-2024 program, the Washington, D.C. conference will take place March 16-20, 2024.
• Have an interest in the American government.
• Be comfortable with speaking, presenting and writing about the American presidency or Congress.

The 2023-2024 application is now closed. Applications for 2024-2025 will open in April 2024.

A UB faculty committee will review the nominee’s application and determine if the student will be endorsed to the scholarship program. Applicants will be notified of their selection status by June 30.