World Affairs Council Fellows Program 2026–2027: Professional Development Opportunity for Seattle Leaders
The World Affairs Council Fellows Program 2026–2027 provides professional development and international affairs networking for Greater Seattle leaders. The year-long program features private roundtable discussions, quarterly receptions, site visits, and access to an alumni network.
Overview
The World Affairs Council Fellows Program 2026–2027 offers a unique professional development and networking opportunity for business and community leaders in the Greater Seattle area who want to deepen their understanding of international affairs and connect with influential leaders and experts. The year-long program brings together a small cohort of professionals from diverse sectors for substantive conversations about global issues and their relevance to the Seattle region. The schedule runs from September 2026 through June 2027.
Benefits
- Monthly private roundtables with international experts focused on global issues with local relevance.
- Quarterly networking receptions that allow Fellows to build relationships within the cohort.
- Opportunities to connect with professionals from business, government, military, education, and nonprofit sectors.
- Site visits demonstrating the importance of global perspectives in the Seattle region.
- A year-long World Affairs Council membership providing access to additional policy discussions and invite-only events.
- Access to the Fellows alumni network to continue building relationships after completing the program.
Eligibility
The program is intended for business and community leaders in the Greater Seattle area who demonstrate current or future leadership potential and an interest in international affairs. Applicants are evaluated based on their community leadership, commitment to participating, interest in global affairs, and ability to contribute meaningfully to cohort discussions.
How to Apply
Applicants can submit their details through the official program page. The program fee is $2,600 for Fellows from the private sector and large nonprofits, and $2,000 for Fellows from small nonprofits and the public sector, with limited financial assistance potentially available.
Deadline
Applications received after the priority deadline are considered on a rolling basis.