Requirements
Anyone interested in applying for the upcoming class of IDF must apply either online or mail in all of their application materials. Applicants must be Democrats between the ages of 21 to 36. There is a non-refundable $25 application fee (application fees increase to $40 if you apply after the deadline date). Tuition is $475. Final selection of participants will be determined through an interview process.
Applying to IDF Online
If you have all of your application materials together, you may submit them online using our online application tool. All materials must be submitted together and the $25 application fee paid (again, $40 if you apply after the deadline date) in order for the application to be accepted. Click here to apply online.
Mailing in Your Application Materials
If you cannot submit all of your materials together online or prefer to mail in a check and your materials, please submit the following:
- an application form
- a cover letter explaining your interest in the program
- a current resume
- one letter of recommendation
- $25 application fee (make checks payable to "Institute for Democratic Future")
- if requesting a scholarship, a letter explaining your situation
Submit Application Materials to:
Institute for a Democratic Future
P.O. Box 31596
Seattle, WA 98103
Deadlines and Timelines
Applications for the Class of 2011 will be accepted starting on July 1, 2010 and must be postmarked or submitted online by November 19, 2010.
If you cannot apply by November 19th, a 'late registration grace period' will be extended through Wednesday, December 1st, 2010; however, the application fee then increases to $40 per registrant. No applications will be considered after Friday December 1st.
All applicants will be interviewed by alumni and IDF Board members the first two weekends in December: the weekends of Dec 3, 2010 and Dec 10, 2010. Phone and Skype interviews will be allowed in exceptional circumstances.
Applications are considered on a rolling basis, so please consider applying early.
Only in exceptional circumstances will the Board of Directors consider late applications beyond the grace period.
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