Student Assembly at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs

For Harvard undergraduates only.

Academy Assembly is the longest-running undergraduate national security conference in the United States. Each year, the Air Force Academy hosts subject matter experts who tackle important and often controversial topics relevant to contemporary political discourse. Over one hundred undergraduate delegates from around the country attend these keynotes and panels, participate in roundtable workshops, and discuss important issues facing our nation and world.   

Two-to-four Harvard undergraduates will be nominated to attend and examine the many facets of the changing relations in both the European and the Indo-Pacific Region. The Air Force Academy will provide lodging, meals, thought-provoking discourse, and an unforgettable time to meet and interact with cadets, undergraduate guests, and distinguished visitors and speakers. 

The US Air Force Assembly usually takes place in April, though exact dates and the theme for 2026 are TBD. For more information on the Air Force Academy and the conference, please visit the USAFA Assembly website. 

Awards and Benefits

The Weatherhead Center will nominate 2–4 undergraduates to participate in the Assembly. The Center will pay the conference fees and cover modest transportation costs to and from Colorado Springs. 

How to Apply

Send a 1–2 page statement of interest explaining your interest in attending the conference along with your resume. Include in your cover letter what you believe are the most relevant courses you have taken at Harvard along with a copy of your most recent transcript to Clare Putnam at cputnam@wcfia.harvard.edu. (Please send materials as a single PDF document.)  

Deadline

January 26, 2026