California State University is currently accepting applications for its Capital Fellows Programs 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About California State University - Capital Fellows Programs
The Capital Fellows Programs are nationally recognized public policy fellowships which offer unique experiences in policy-making and development in each branch of California's state government.
During the year-long programs, Capital Fellows operate as full-time paid employees working in a Legislative, Executive or Judicial Branch office for 10-11 months. 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.
Benefits of California State University - Capital Fellows Programs
- 10-11 months paid, full-time 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
California State University - Capital Fellows Programs Requirements
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Hold a bachelor's degree by September 1 of the fellowship year.
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 (overall or in the last 60 semester/90 quarter units).
- Be at least 20 years old by September 1 of the fellowship year.
- Be authorized to work in the United States. Non-U.S. citizens must have appropriate immigration status. The program does not support F-1 or J-1 visas.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
10 November, 2026
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