The Center administers four fellowship programs: Jesse M. Unruh Assembly Fellowship, Executive Fellowship, Judicial Administrative Fellowship, and California Senate Fellows. These programs, known collectively as the Capital Fellows Programs, are nationally recognized. The 18 Assembly Fellows, 18 Senate Fellows, 18 Executive Fellows and 10 Judicial Administration Fellows receive an outstanding opportunity to engage in public service and prepare for future careers, while actively contributing to the development and implementation of public policy in California. The ranks of former fellows include a Justice of the California Supreme Court, members of the United States Congress and the State Legislature, a deputy director of the Peace Corps, state and local government officials, corporate executives and community leaders.
Deadline: February
Benefits: a monthly stipend of $3,253, as well as medical, dental and vision benefits; 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
Eligibility: 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.
Fellowship Type: Undergraduate, Graduate, Post-Graduate, International Students
Category: Dissertation | Financial Need | International
Nomination: No, but strongly suggested to work with the Fellowships Office
Website: Center for California Studies: Capital Fellows Programs
