The Capital Fellows Program is a nationally recognized fellowship offering unique, hands-on experience in policy-making within California's state government. Fellows work full-time for 10-11 months in the Legislative, Executive, or Judicial branches, supporting state legislators, senior executive staff, and other key projects.

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Program 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; and
• upon successful completion of the fellowship, a Graduate Certificate in Applied Policy and Government

Application Information and Details

Applicant Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Dates & Deadlines

• September: Capital Fellows Programs applications will open
• December: Capital Fellows Programs application deadline
• February: Capital Fellows Programs interviews in late February
• March: Capital Fellows Programs interviews in early March.
• March: Notification of acceptance will be sent late March
• September/October: Program orientation begins in Sacramento. (Judicial Fellows begin in September. All other programs begin in October.)

Application & Selection Process

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.

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https://www.csus.edu/center/center-california-studies/capital-fellows/capital-fellows-apply.html#resources

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