The
Stars of Valor Fellowships Program is committed to honoring and acknowledging
the invaluable service, sacrifice, and resilience provided by wounded or disabled veterans, Active-Duty military spouses, and Gold Star families. It presents
a distinct opportunity for individuals to extend their significant
contributions to America beyond their military tenure. Senate Resolution 442
(117th Congress) established the SFC Sean Cooley and SPC Christopher Horton
Congressional Gold Star Family Fellowship Program, Senate Resolution 443
(117th Congress) established the McCain-Mansfield Fellowship Program, and Senate Resolution 737 (118th Congress) established the Active-Duty Military Spouses Fellowship Program.
Collectively, these programs are the Stars of Valor Fellowships Program.

These fellowships are exclusively available to eligible wounded or disabled veterans, Active-Duty military spouses, and Gold
Star family members who aspire to serve as paid fellows for a two-year duration
within the esteemed halls of the United States Senate. Leveraging their unique
perspectives, selected fellows will have the privilege of supporting Senators
and their dedicated staff, helping to shape legislative agendas, and address
constituents' concerns on a national scale. These positions are based in
Washington, DC, as well as in Senate Offices across the United States.

The SFC Sean Cooley and SPC
Christopher Horton Gold Star Family Fellowship Eligibility Criteria:

Candidates must be a family member of

• A U.S. Armed Forces servicemember who died in the line of duty; or
• A Veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces who
  died of service-connected injuries.

Stars of Valor Fellow - Senator Heinrich - Albuquerque, NM #442

Qualifications:

• Detail-oriented
• Excellent organization
  skills
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to complete
  projects within timelines and under minimal supervision
• Ability to work well under
  pressure and maintain a professional and courteous work disposition
• Ability to exercise
  discretion and independent judgment in handling sensitive information
• Ability to manage multiple
  tasks simultaneously
• Effective verbal and
  written communication skills are necessary

Education Requirements:

High School Diploma
required. Some college-level classes are preferred but not required. 

Gold Star Required Documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• For family members of a servicemember who died on
  active duty: DD Form 1300 or DD Form 2064 accompanied by a Line of Duty
  (LOD) Determination or Department of Veterans Affairs Dependency and Indemnity
  Compensation (DIC) Award Letter; OR
• For family members of a veteran who died of service-connected disability: Last DD Form 214
  issued to the veteran and a Department of Veterans Affairs Decision
  Letter
• Proof of dependency to the
  servicemember: DD Form 1172 or equivalent; OR Proof of relationship to the veteran: obituary or birth certificate

Please do not contact or submit applications to Congressional offices.