Schaeffer Fellows Summit

June 24-28, 2026  |  Washington, DC

The Schaeffer Fellows Summit supports Schaeffer Fellows in building relationships with their peers, sharing about their internship experiences, and engaging with prominent leaders and program alumni from various sectors. Schaeffer Fellows receive full funding to attend the national Summit.

Summit Objectives

  • Create

    Opportunities for reflection

  • Gain

    Deeper, personal understanding of government work

  • Organize

    Activities that foster camaraderie

  • Build

    Transferable skills

  • Experience

    DC landmarks and places of significance

  • Explore

    Prospective career pathways

Testimonials

Schaeffer Fellows share the impact of attending the Summit with their peers:

Matthew Aini, 2024 Schaeffer Fellow

"Overall, I think the single best part of this conference was the inspiration that it provided of what's possible in the future if we, in the words of Leonard Schaeffer, ‘work hard and work smart’. The summit truly opened my eyes to many new perspectives and paths I hadn't really understood prior."

Leah Rockwell, 2025 Schaeffer Fellow

“I express my gratitude to the program for allowing me to have a space where I could talk with seasoned and experienced professionals who have made significant contributions to the field I want to go in.”