Up to 30 Bush Fellows are selected to receive up to $150,000 over two years to grow their capacity, knowledge, and network to lead. Fellows come from all sectors, including business, nonprofit, and government. Bush Fellows may use the grant to pursue a self-designed leadership development plan. They may also use the grant to start or complete a degree-seeking program, anything from an undergraduate degree to a PhD. Applicants must be at least 24 years old and must have lived for one continuous year immediately before the application deadline in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, or one of the 23 Native nations that share the same geographic area.