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
December 2022
The Robertson Report
Alumni Spotlight
Mar 20
Alumni Spotlight: Robyn Battles & the Impact of Federal Hiring Pathways for Recent Graduates
From the Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program to the Pathways Recent Graduate and GAO Professional Development Programs, the Federal Government has well established initiatives designed to recruit, train, and integrate recent graduates into the public sector. RFG Alumni have excelled at leveraging these programs to launch their careers in public service, but discovering such opportunities […]
Impact Stories
Dec 19
RFG Supports the International Career Advancement Program (ICAP)
The Robertson Foundation for Government (RFG) is proud to announce a recent partnership with the International Career Advancement Program (ICAP). ICAP is a professional development and leadership program for highly promising mid-career professionals from underrepresented groups in international affairs in the United States. It provides a support network, career advising, mentors, policy and research background, […]
Program News
Dec 19
RFG Celebrates the 2022 Holiday Season
One of its annual traditions, the Robertson Foundation for Government (RFG) hosted a holiday party and charity drive this year at the Old Ebbitt Grill for Fellows, alumni, and their families. Guests brought more than 150 items to donate to a local charity, including nonperishable foods, clothing, and toiletries. These items will go towards supporting […]