The John McCain Strategic Defense Fellowship Briefing

When: Monday, December 8th 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST

Location: Virtual

Join the virtual briefing on Monday, December 8, 2025, at 12 pm ET, where you will learn all the details for the upcoming John McCain Strategic Defense Fellowship. Senior Career Coach, Josh Lissauer, will lead a discussion featuring the application requirements, strategies, and tips to enhance your knowledge of the application and hiring process. Please bring all your questions and contribute to the evocative dialogue.The application will open on Monday, December 1, 2025, and close on Monday, January 5, 2026.  Applicants whose degrees are conferred between March 2024 and September 2026 are likely eligible for appointment into the program, contingent upon their ability to meet all pre-employment requirements (including obtaining a security clearance). At the virtual briefing, you will learn:
Key criteria for composing engaging essays.
The new Federal Resume requirements (1 or 2 Pages).
What to consider when choosing a writing sample.
Who to reach out to for the three letters of recommendation.
 ESIA NO-SHOW POLICYIn order to ensure the effectiveness of the services offered by the Elliott School's Graduate Student Services and maintain professionalism and courtesy between graduate students, alumni, professional staff, and our Employer Partners, the No-Show Policy is in effect for this event.