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Program Benefits

All Fellows receive:

• 10-11 months of paid, fulltime employment, as well as medical, dental and vision benefits;
• One-time moving allowance of $875 (non-taxable);
• Paid university enrollment and earn six graduate units;
• Student loan deferment; and
• Upon successful completion of the fellowship, a Graduate Certificate in Applied Policy and Government

Application Information and Details

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.

Dates & Deadlines

• • September: Capital Fellows Programs applications open
  • November 10, 2026 (11:59 PM PST): Capital Fellows Programs application deadline
  • January: Applicants selected for a Director interview will be notified in January and interviews will take place later that same month.
  • February/March: Applicants advancing to the Selection Committee interview will be notified in early February. Selection Committee interviews will take place in late February and early March.
  • Late March: Notification of acceptance emailed to applicants
  • Summer 2027: Program Onboarding begins
  • September/November: In-person orientation begins in Sacramento.
    Judicial and Executive Fellows begin in September
    Senate and Assembly Fellows begin in November

Application & Selection Process

All applications must include the following materials:

• Completed online application,
• Personal statement and policy statement,
• Resume,
• The names of three people who will serve as recommenders and a minimum of two letters of recommendation,
• Transcripts from each college and university attended.

Resources

• Capital Fellows Programs brochure

Questions?

Call 916-278-6906 for assistance