George C. Marshall Fellowship

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George C. Marshall Fellowship

Providing opportunities to develop grand strategy and practice strategic leadership

About

Mission. The Heritage Foundation’s George C. Marshall Fellows program provides exceptional conservative professionals with the opportunity to apply the principles of grand strategy and the integration of all instruments of national power to achieve our national security interests.

Vision. A comprehensive overview of Grand Strategy theory and practice employing current global challenges provided early in the careers of those who will be charged with advancing U.S. national security interests which preserve the principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional American values, and a strong national defense.

2025 George C. Marshall Fellowship
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2025 George C. Marshall Fellowship

Sep 22, 2025

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Don’t fight the problem, decide it.

George C. Marshall

PROGRAM LAUNCH
April 30 (5 p.m.
-7 p.m.)
Dinner and Discussion with Guest Speaker

DEFENSE BUDGET 101
May 14 (5 p.m.
-7 p.m.)
Practical Briefing and Workshop on the Defense Budget

GETTYSBURG STAFF RIDE
May 29 (All day)

Day trip, lunch, and battlefield tour in Gettysburg, PA

MODULE 2: DETERRING CHINA 
June 11 (5 p.m.
-7 p.m.)
Dinner and Discussion with Guest Speaker
June 25 (5 p.m.-7 p.m.) 
Practical Exercise

MODULE 3: HEMISPHERIC SECURITY 
July 9 (5 p.m.
-7 p.m.)
Dinner and Discussion with Guest Speaker
July 23 (5 p.m.-7 p.m.)
Dinner and Panel Discussion 

PROGRAM GRADUATION
September 10 (time and location TBD)
Dinner and Happy Hour