The Center administers four fellowship programs, known collectively as the Capital Fellows Programs. These nationally recognized public policy fellowships offer unique experiences in policy-making and development in each branch of government.
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.
Information about the fellowship programs
Jesse M. Unruh Assembly Fellowship
Executive Fellowship
Judicial Fellowship Program (Judicial Fellowship Blog)
California Senate Fellows
2,000 alumni have participated in the Capital Fellows Programs, and the ranks of former fellows include judges; members of the United States Congress and the State Legislature; state and local government officials; corporate executives; community and non-profit leaders; and university professors, administration and staff.
View notable former fellows in elected and judicial office
Fellowship applications
The 2018-19 deadline is Monday, February 12, 2018 at 5:00PM PST
Applicants with any party affiliation are welcome to apply, including Republicans, Democrats, and people affiliated with third parties or no party at all. No previous legislative or political experience is required.
Capital Fellows Receive
$2,627 monthly stipend
Health, dental and vision benefits
Student loan deferments
Graduate units from Sacramento State in Government or Public Policy
Upon successful completion of the Fellowship: Capital Fellows Graduate Certificate in Applied Policy and Government
Minimum Qualifications
1. Bachelor’s degree in any major and a demonstrated interest in state government and public service
2. 20 years of age or older by Sept. 1 of the fellowship year
3. Non-U.S. citizens must provide proof of appropriate immigration status. The Capital Fellows Programs do not meet the requirements for F-1 or J-1 visas, nor any work permits requiring participation in the E-verify system.
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.
Information about the fellowship programs
Jesse M. Unruh Assembly Fellowship
Executive Fellowship
Judicial Fellowship Program (Judicial Fellowship Blog)
California Senate Fellows
2,000 alumni have participated in the Capital Fellows Programs, and the ranks of former fellows include judges; members of the United States Congress and the State Legislature; state and local government officials; corporate executives; community and non-profit leaders; and university professors, administration and staff.
View notable former fellows in elected and judicial office
Fellowship applications
The 2018-19 deadline is Monday, February 12, 2018 at 5:00PM PST
Applicants with any party affiliation are welcome to apply, including Republicans, Democrats, and people affiliated with third parties or no party at all. No previous legislative or political experience is required.
Capital Fellows Receive
$2,627 monthly stipend
Health, dental and vision benefits
Student loan deferments
Graduate units from Sacramento State in Government or Public Policy
Upon successful completion of the Fellowship: Capital Fellows Graduate Certificate in Applied Policy and Government
Minimum Qualifications
1. Bachelor’s degree in any major and a demonstrated interest in state government and public service
2. 20 years of age or older by Sept. 1 of the fellowship year
3. Non-U.S. citizens must provide proof of appropriate immigration status. The Capital Fellows Programs do 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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