Capital Fellowship Programs

Capital Fellowship Programs (Assembly, Executive, Judicial Administration, and Senate Fellowship Programs) are nationally recognized public policy fellowships offering college graduates unique experiences in policymaking and development with California state government. Fellows work as full-time, paid policy assistants to senior executive branch staff, court officials, members of the California Assembly and Senate, legislative committees, and other top-ranking government officials. Fellows help draft and analyze legislation, answer constituent inquiries, write speeches, conduct policy briefings, and work with court project development and implementation.

Fellows receive a monthly stipend of $1,972 plus full medical, vision, and dental benefits. The only prerequisite for the program is a four-year college degree by fall of the program year. Fellows typically have exceptional written and verbal communication skills, well-developed analytical and organizational abilities, and a superior academic background. No previous legislative, judicial or political experience is required. Fellows earn 12 graduate units from California State University, Sacramento, for courses taught by faculty from the Department of Government or Public Policy and Administration.

How to apply: Each of the four programs requires a separate application. Individuals are invited to apply to one or more of the programs that meet their interests and qualifications. Applications in each program require personal and professional essays, transcripts, and letters of recommendation. Applications are available at www.csus.edu/calst/programs.html. The submission deadline for application and additional materials is February 27, 2008.

Questions? Contact the Center for California Studies at (916) 278-6906 or calstudies@csuc.edu.

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