Capital Fellows Programs in California

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

Rooted in experiential learning and public service, Capital Fellows spend 10-11 months as part of a cohort 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.

All Fellows receive:

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

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.

Deadline: February