Strategic Defense Fellows Program Act of 2023

This bill establishes the Strategic Defense Fellows Program within the Department of Defense, creating a structured fellowship for up to 60 participants annually. It requires geographic diversity by limiting any single region (Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, West, or U.S. territories) to no more than 20% of participants. Fellows are appointed to excepted service positions (GS-10 to GS-12) for one year (extendable once), with career development support including mentorship, leadership training, and potential placement in senior leadership tracks. The program also allows for education loan repayment under specific conditions and mandates public disclosure of participant names.