2025-2026 Victory Congressional Fellowship Application

Contact information
Name*
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Email*
Phone*
Date of birth*
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You must be at least 21 years old on or before September 2, 2025 in order to participate
Home City*
Home State*
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Current City*
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Resume and Letters of Reference
You will need to submit one letter of recommendation - one from an academic institution or one from someone who can speak to your leadership skills. Please have your recommender email the letters directly to Sarah Pope, Director of US Programs, at sarah.pope@victoryinstitute.org
Resume*
Max. file size: 49 MB.
Applicants should submit a one-page typed resume that is clean, accurate, and well laid-out. Resumes should include your best contact information and should summarize your academic experience, work experience, honors, awards, and activities. Keep in mind that this resume will be shared with staff of the Congressional Equality Caucus. PDF format is preferred.
Unofficial Transcript*
Max. file size: 49 MB.
Please submit an unofficial transcript from your most recent academic institution.
Professional Headshot*
Accepted file types: jpg, png, Max. file size: 49 MB.
High-resolution, no selfies.
Additional Reference
Please provide the name and contact information of one additional academic or professional references. They cannot be the same as your letters of reference.
Name, Reference 1
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Occupation*
Employer*
Primary Phone*
Primary Email*
Relationship to you*
Confirmation
Please initial to indicate your agreement with the following statements:
I understand that this is a full-time fellowship program running from September 2, 2025 - June 26, 2026*
I understand that I am expected to attend the LGBTQ Leaders Conference in December 2025. I understand that meals will not be provided during the conference and that the LGBTQ+ Victory Institute will pay for the registration fee for the event.*
I understand that if I am selected for this program, personally identifiable information including my name and school will be released to the public, through blog posts and other web and newsletter announcements.*
I understand that I will receive email communications from the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund and Institute and that I may unsubscribe from these emails at any time.*
I acknowledge that I have read and understand all of the eligibility and application requirements, have completed the application truthfully, and consent to submitting this application electronically.*

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Contact information

The Victory Congressional Fellowship is open to all US citizens, legal permanent residents and individuals permitted to work in the US.

Undergraduate College or University Information

Graduate Institution Information

Demographic and Financial Information

Statement of Interest

Online Presence and Communications

Resume and Letters of Reference

Additional Reference

Confirmation