Deadline: December 4, 2023.

The Capital Fellows Programs are nationally recognized public policy fellowships which offer unique experiences in policy-making and development in each branch of California’s state government.

Capital Fellows spend 10-11 months as paid, full time employees working in a Legislative, Executive or Judicial Branch office. Capital Fellows are placed at some of the highest levels of California state government and assist state legislators, senior-level executive staff, and court administrators with a broad range of public policy issues and projects and are typically given assignments with a significant amount of responsibility and challenges.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• A completed bachelor’s degree by September 1st of the fellowship year and either a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or higher or a GPA of 2.5 or higher in the last 60 (semester) or 90 (quarter) units.
• Applicants must be 20 years of age or older by Sept. 1 of the fellowship year.
• Non-U.S. citizens must provide proof of appropriate immigration status. The program does not meet the requirements for F-1 or J-1 visas, nor any work permits requiring participation in the E-verify system.
• Applicants must be prepared for full-time employment, Monday – Friday.

BENEFITS

All Fellows receive:

• a monthly stipend of $3,253, as well as medical, dental and vision benefits.
• fully-paid enrollment and earn six graduate units.
• a one-time moving allowance of $875 (non-taxable).
• student loan deferment.
• upon successful completion of the fellowship, a Graduate Certificate in Applied Policy and Government.

APPLICATION

All applications must include the following materials:

• Completed online application.
• Personal statement and program or policy statement.
• Resume.
• Three letters of recommendation.
• Transcripts from each college and university attended.

Apply through the OFFICIAL LINK