The 2025 Speechwriters Fellowship: Friday, October 10th – Monday, October 13th 2025
About the Fellowship
Founded in 2017, the Claremont Institute Speechwriters Fellowship combines an education in the principles of the American Founding with a study of modern political speech craft. Fellows meet over the course of the Columbus Day weekend to discuss and debate these important ideas. Upon acceptance into the program, fellows will receive a reading packet with designated primary texts and assignments, when applicable, for each course.
The Curriculum
This year’s curriculum will pay special attention to the dominant political themes that continue to animate the American political debate today: America’s founding principles, natural law, equality, American identity, globalism, multiculturalism, identity politics, and the administrative state–all with the aim of equipping fellows with the tools for a robust defense of the American Way of Life. Classes will be led by a combination of Claremont scholars and former presidential speechwriters.
Who Should Apply?
Speechwriters currently serving in the executive or legislative branches of federal government. Speechwriters working in the private or non-profit sector may also apply.
Required Information:
- Personal information
- Resume
- Personal statement
- 2 speeches
- A writing sample (published or unpublished op-ed)
- 1-2 recommendations (optional; may be mailed separately)
- Transcripts (optional)
Location: Washington DC
2025 Application Open: December 1, 2024
Application Deadline: April 5, 2025
2026 Application Open: December 1, 2025