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Capital Fellows Program

Apply to the Capital Fellows Programs by February 8, 2016

The Center for California Studies at Sacramento State administers four fellowship programs. For a description of each program and application materials, please click on the links below:

California Senate Fellows
Executive Fellowship Program
Jesse M. Unruh Assembly Fellowship Program
Judicial Administration Fellowship Program

The Capital Fellows Programs offer a unique opportunity to participate in policymaking and development. Fellows work for 10-11 months as full-time, paid staff members in the California State Assembly, California State Senate, California Executive Branch or the California Judiciary. Fellows actively engage in public service and prepare for future careers, while gaining firsthand experience in the governance and leadership of the most diverse, complex state in the nation.
Voted as one of the Top Internships in the nation by Vault.com, the Capital Fellows Programs are ranked highly for their combination of meaningful work experience and career opportunities.

Prospective Capital Fellows must have a bachelor’s degree (in any major) by September 1, 2016 and a demonstrated interest in public service, public policy, and California state government. Applicants may apply to one or more of the programs that meet their interests and qualifications. Recent graduates, graduate, postgraduate and mid-career applicants are welcome to apply.

For the 2016-17 fellowship year, individuals must complete the online application by the deadline of February 8, 2016 at www.csus.edu/calst/programs.

If you have questions regarding the Capital Fellows Programs, please contact Sacramento State’s Center for California Studies at (916) 278-6906, calstudies@csus.edu or visit www.csus.edu/calst/programs.