Cultivating our next generation of public service leaders
The Robertson Foundation for Government invests in the future of the United States by cultivating public service leaders and catalyzing globally engaged talent for the federal workforce.
With an emphasis on foreign policy, international relations, and national security, RFG supports graduate academic fellowships, government internships, professional development, and career networking.
Melissa Alvisi
Syracuse University, Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs
Cody Arigo
University of Maryland, School of Public Policy
Emily Ashbridge
Texas A&M University, Bush School of Government & Public Service
Meet our 2023 & 2024 Fellows
The RFG Fellows are among the most promising students from some of America’s leading schools of public service, policy and administration.
Naomi Atughonu
University of Maryland, School of Public Policy
Christina Baker
Texas A&M University, Bush School of Government & Public Service
JaKyah Beatty
University of Maryland, School of Public Policy
Colleen Bowman
University of Maryland, School of Public Policy
Chase Burciaga
Texas A&M University, Bush School of Government & Public Service
RFG Fellowships fund master’s degrees in international affairs, policy, public administration and related fields at select partner universities that are among the top ranked across the nation.
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Current News & Events at RFG
NEWSLETTER
October 2022
The Robertson Report
- RFG Welcomes New Class of Fellows
- RFG Seeks to Expand Internships and Academic Partnership Programs at USINDOPACOM and CFE-DM
- RFG Fellows Serving Around the World Summer 2022
- First Days on the Job: RFG Alumni Kick Off New Opportunities in Public Service
- RFG Fellows & Recent Grads Prepare for a New PMF Application Season
- Alumni Spotlight: Stéphane Laroche (USAID in New Delhi)
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Nov 29
RFG 2022 Charity Drive In Support of So Others Might Eat (SOME)
RFG is conducting a charity drive in support of So Others Might Eat (SOME), an organization that strives to combat poverty and homelessness in the Washington, DC area through the provision of health and wellness care. Donations from RFG Alumni and Fellows will be collected during RFG’s Holiday Party on Saturday, December 10 from Noon to 2 PM ET. The event will be held at the Old Ebbitt Grill at 675 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005. Lists of requested items for donation can be found here: https://some.org/get-involved/donate-goods/.
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Nov 29
RFG Holiday Party – Winter 2022
RFG will be hosting a Holiday Party for its Alumni and Fellows on Saturday, December 10 at the Old Ebbitt Grill. The festivities will be from Noon-2 PM ET. The guests of RFG Alumni and Fellows, including spouses, children, and significant others, are invited to attend. RSVP for this event by Monday, December 5 at https://forms.gle/JF9ncCJtQs7jcYBTA.
Fellows in the News
Sep 27
RFG Welcomes New Class of Fellows
RFG is proud to announce the most recent additions to the Robertson Fellows’ network. Eleven new fellows have kicked off the 2022-2023 academic year, which marks the 14th class supported by RFG. We are excited to introduce our newest fellows and to share more about what motivated them to pursue careers in the Federal Government […]