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Applications for the Class of 2025 are now open and will close March 16, 2025.

The GWV Fellowship is now accepting applications for the Class of 2024! If you are a young West Virginian looking for opportunities to accelerate your career, grow your network and experience adventure in the Mountain State, we encourage you to apply.

Applications will close April 1, 2024. 

If you are a young West Virginian looking for opportunities to accelerate your career, grow your network and experience adventure in the Mountain State, we encourage you to apply for the Class of 2025.

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Applicant Requirements:

 

  • This program is for West Virginians in the first few years of their career who are motivated and eager to take the next step in furthering their careers.

  • This program is for young professionals that live or work in West Virginia.
  • If admitted into the program, Fellows are required to attend no less than seven sessions, with attendance of all highly encouraged.
  • The GWV Fellowship is open to young professionals in all industries.
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Timeline

Class of 2025

  • Applications Open December 16th, 2024
  • Close Applications March 16th, 2025
  • Welcome to the Fellowship May 13th, 2025

    Virtual Info Session - Mandatory

  • Session 1 May 29th - 31st, 2025

    Morgantown, WV - Mandatory Orientation

  • Session 2 June 20th, 2025

    Virtual

  • Session 3 July 10th - 12th, 2025

    New River Gorge National Park

  • Session 4 August 1st, 2025

    Virtual

  • Session 5 September 4th - 6th, 2025

    Mingo County

  • Session 6 September 26th, 2025

    Virtual

  • Session 7 October 16th - 18th, 2025

    Tucker County

  • Session 8 November 7th, 2025

    Virtual

  • Session 9 November 19th - 21st, 2025

    Charleston, WV (this session will take place Wednesday-Friday)

Apply for the GWV Fellowship

Are you a young West Virginian looking for opportunities to accelerate your career, grow your network and experience adventure in the Mountain State? If yes, then apply for the GWV Fellowship’s Class of 2023.

Applications are due Feb. 28, 2023.

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Please read before applying

 

Applicant requirements:

  • This program is for West Virginians in their 20s and 30s who are ready to take the next step in their careers and grow as leaders in the Mountain State.

  • This program is for young professionals that currently reside in, or plan to relocate to, West Virginia.
  • If admitted into the program, Fellows are required to attend no less than seven sessions, with attendance of all highly encouraged.
  • The GWV Fellowship is open to young professionals in all industries.

 

Application components:

  • A current resume
  • Two references or letters of recommendation 
  • Essay responses 

We recommend you review the essay questions prior to opening an application using the button below.

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Current Cycle

Class of 2023

  • Admissions Jan 9–Feb 28
  • Application Review Feb 20–Mar 20
  • Session 1 May 4–6

    Orientation at New River Gorge National Park

  • Session 2 May 19

    Virtual

  • Session 3 Jun 8–10

    In-Person in Matewan and Williamson

  • Session 4 Jul 7

    Virtual

  • Session 5 Aug 10–12

    In-Person in Harpers Ferry

  • Session 6 Sep 8

    Virtual

  • Session 7 Oct 5–7

    In-Person in Morgantown

  • Session 8 Nov 3

    Virtual

  • Session 9 Dec 7–9

    Graduation ceremony in Charleston, WV