Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) Postgraduate Fellowship Program

CHCI’s Post Graduate Fellowship Program is designed for exceptional emerging Latino leaders who want to immerse themselves in a specific public policy area. This paid, nine-month fellowship will provide you with valuable work experience, access to powerful Latino network, and a chance to showcase your public policy knowledge on Capitol Hill. Applicants interested in making an investment in the Latino community and/or working on policies that affect the Latino population are welcome to apply to any and all CHCI programs. With CHCI’s fellowship, you plot your own path. Guided by CHCI, you will research opportunities to work in congressional offices, committees, federal agencies, or even the White House. Choose one that best matches your policy focus area—K-12 education, finance, health, housing, law, energy—and consider changing your placement midway through the program to maximize your experience.

Eligibility

• Applicants must have completed a master’s degree or J.D. within two years of the program start date. Doctoral students are NOT eligible to apply.
• Demonstrated commitment to public service-oriented activities
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, asylees, or individuals who are lawfully authorized to work full-time without restriction for any U.S. employer and who, at the time of application, possess lawful evidence of employment authorization.
  • International students on F-1 or M-1 visas are not eligible for CHCI programs.
  • Individuals who are seeking consideration under the “Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival” (DACA) policy must be eligible to work and possess valid employment authorization at the time of acceptance, and must maintain continuous lawful employment authorization for the duration of the program for which the person is applying.