Award
Capital Fellows receive 10-11 months of paid, full-time policy employment in the Legislative, Executive, or Judicial Branch office of California state government. Fellows receive medical, dental, and vision benefits and a one-time moving allowance of $875, along with paid university enrollment and six graduate units leading to a Graduate Certificate in Applied Policy and Government.
Eligibility
- Must have a completed bachelor’s degree by September 1 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 90 quarter units.
- Must be 20 years of age or older by September 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.
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Campus procedure
Candidates apply directly to the Capital Fellowship through their website. Applicants can email their full availability and CV/resume to the prestigious scholarships team to schedule advising, discuss the program and application, or for essay review.
