Application Process

Bauer in D.C. Fellowship Program

How Do I Apply?

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Meet the Eligibility Requirements
  • Be an undergraduate at Bauer College
  • Have 60 hours completed by the time you go to D.C.
  • Degree plan on file prior to going to D.C.
  • 3.0 cumulative GPA or better
  • Provides examples of previous work experience
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Get Prepared: Items You Will Need
  • Résumé
  • 2 letters of recommendation (One letter must be written by someone who works for UH in a staff or faculty role)
  • Personal statement (1-2 pages, double-spaced) describing your interest in the Bauer in D.C. Program, why you should attend, and how this experience aligns with your future goals
  • Write a mock cover letter as if you were applying to an internship position within an organization in Washington, D.C.
3
Apply via Bauer Career Gateway
  • Select posting titled "Bauer in D.C. Fellowship Program"
  • Applications can be submitted via Career Gateway beginning January 20, 2026
  • Applications are due: March 31, 2026
  • Final decisions will be announced in May 2026
    • Click here to access Bauer Career Gateway
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I'm Accepted! Now What?
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Questions? We Can Help
  • If you have additional questions or would like to discuss the Bauer in D.C. fellowship program in greater detail, please contact:
    • Colleen Davies
      Bauer in D.C. Fellowship Program Director
      Bauer Honors Academic Advisor
      cmdavies@uh.edu
      713-743-4709