Dole Caregiver Fellowship

The Dole Caregiver Fellowship is an immersive multi-year leadership experience, focused on building community and support across all 50 states. There are nearly 290 Fellows representing what a caregiver looks like and helping others self-identify in the process.

2026 Dole Caregiver Fellowship

How to Apply

Applications for the 2026 Dole Caregiver Fellowship have closed.

Who is eligible to apply?

Spouses, parents, family members and loved ones who provide support to a wounded, ill, injured or aging service member. Caregivers 22 years of age and older*, from all U.S. states and territories are welcome to apply.

*exceptions may be made after speaking with the Director of Caregiver Engagement, Liz Rotenberry. Please reach out to fellowsapplication@elizabethdolefoundation.org with any questions.

Being a Dole Fellow gave me a family and the confidence to go back to pursuing my dreams too. It gave me the strength and courage to help my veteran work to become a contributing happy member of society.

Anne Adkinson

2020 Dole Caregiver Fellow

Meet The Fellows

The heart and soul of the military & veteran family unit

Meet our Dole Caregiver Fellows and learn the stories of some of the millions of military and veteran caregivers in America.