2025-2026 SSS Application

First name*

Last name*

Email*

Current Job Title*

Current Employer / Current Company*

Are you an alumnus of the following organizations/programs?*

The Public Interest Fellowship

Alexander Hamilton Society Campus Chapter

Alexander Hamilton Society Professional Chapter

Security and Strategy Seminar

None

Have you previously applied for SSS?*

Yes

SSS is designed for professionals aged 25 to 35. Given the growing competitiveness of the program, we will have fewer opportunities to make exceptions to the age requirement. Please put your date of birth below.*

Month/Day/Year

This program is an in-person seminar with no virtual availability. Please select your region below:*

DMV

NYC

Other

Which seminar(s) are you applying for? (Check all that apply)*

U.S.-China Strategic Competition

U.S.-Russia Strategic Competition

U.S.-Iran Strategic Competition

Defense Strategy and Policy

The following questions are intended to help the application review board evaluate applications before interviews. Please answer in complete sentences.

What is the biggest foreign policy threat to the United States? Briefly explain your response in under 300 words.*

List three individuals (at least two currently serving in government) whom you believe articulate a foreign policy/national security position that is in the best interest of the U.S. Briefly explain your choices in under 300 words.*

List three publications, newsletters, or websites you read regularly for foreign policy and national security news and analyses. Briefly explain your response in under 300 words.*

Please paste the link for your LinkedIn profile below. If you do not have a profile, please put "n/a."*

Please upload your resume (PDF format only)*

Please upload a letter of interest (maximum 500 words, PDF format only)*

Please upload a recent 5-page writing sample (PDF format only)*

Name of Reference #1*

Reference #1 Email Address*

Reference #1 Affiliation*

Name of Reference #2*

Reference #2 Email Address*

Reference #2 Affiliation*