Application

What you must submit:

  • Cover letter explaining why you want to be a Nethercutt Fellow.  (How are you active on your campus or in the community?  Why should you be selected to participate in the program)
  • Completed Fellowship Application Form
  • Resume
  • Official copy of your most recent transcript
  • Two writing samples (2-3 pages from two different sources of course work, e.g. research papers, essays, etc.)
  • Two letters of recommendation (at least one recommendation must be from a professor)
  • Essay (not to exceed 2 pages) answering the following question:

“What are the most important issues facing college students in America this year?”

Mail To:

The George Nethercutt Foundation
Attn:  Shelly O’Quinn
801 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 100
Spokane, WA  99201

NOTE:

  • Faxed or incomplete applications will NOT be considered.
  • All materials should be submitted together.
  • Documents received after October 30, 2009 will NOT be considered.
  • Copies of official transcripts must be submitted in envelopes signed and sealed by the college or university registrar.

Our Mission

To develop in young adults an understanding of government, business, public policy issues and civics, and to foster leadership qualities that will add value to their communities.

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Highlights

"Songs are often written by people who are witnesses to history," – George Nethercutt.

In Tune With America quotes from 80 contemporaneous songs to tell the sweeping story of United States history from the American Revolution to the modern day. The book is an approachable, easy to read, non-partisan narrative readers of all ages will enjoy.