The Governor's Office James H. Dunn, Jr. Memorial Fellowship
The James H. Dunn Memorial Fellowship Program offers 15-20 recent graduates the opportunity to spend a year working full-time within the Illinois Office of the Governor. Dunn Fellows participate in an annual orientation, bi-monthly lunch & learns, and are welcome into a community of fellowship alumni dating back to 1979. Fellows are paid $43,500 and receive full state benefits. This program attracts talent from across the nation, each cohort united by a shared commitment to public service evident in their academic, professional, and extracurricular profiles. Applicants rank their top teams and if selected, will be assigned to work from Springfield, Chicago, or Washington D.C..