Fellows Program 2026-2027

World Affairs Council Fellows Program 2026-2027 in Seattle, WA, invites individuals selected or nominated for leadership-focused participation in a summer cohort. The program emphasizes current and future leadership in the community, commitment to attend cohort programs, interest in international affairs, and ability to contribute to discussions. Fellows are usually sponsored by their companies or self-fund; program fees are $2,600 for private sector and large non-profits, or $2,000 for small non-profits and the public sector. Priority deadline is July 25 with rolling review as space permits; updates on status occur by August 7. Accepted Fellows will complete a short intake survey about interests and scheduling constraints. For more information, refer to the program page and past participant bios and speaker lists.