Executive Fellowship Program

2010-2011 Executive Fellows Application Instructions

Carefully read and follow the directions when completing your application. A neat, thorough and complete application will make a good first impression and will increase the likelihood of your being invited to interview with the selection committee. Failure to comply with any of the application instructions may result in disqualification.

Application Contents

A complete application packet includes:
 online application printed and signed
 Policy/Personal Statement of Interest (typed, double spaced and 12pt. font)
 Three letters of recommendation and evaluations
 Transcripts
 Background Survey (optional)

Application

Complete the application posted on the web site (www.csus.edu/calst/executive) and the Adobe Acrobat Reader fillable form. Please note that contact and educational information will be electronically submitted; however, you must also print this information, sign the completed application and then submit the application with your statement, transcripts, letters of recommendation and background survey all in the same envelope as an application packet.

Personal and Policy Statements

Answer the following two questions in no more than three pages total (typed, double spaced and 12 pt. font). The amount of space you take on each question is at your discretion but the selection committee will not read more than three pages. Keep in mind the selection committee is interested in learning about you, your interest in California government and public policy, and why you are applying to the Executive Fellowship Program.

1. How does your background make you a good fit for the Executive Fellowship Program?


2. In the current budget climate, state-funded programs are being asked to do more with less. Identify a state policy area or program of interest to you. Discuss how the State of California could deliver valuable services in this area at lower cost. You can choose an issue in areas ranging from state parks to funding for music lessons at elementary schools to reducing the size of California’s prison population. Think creatively and critically!

Transcripts

Include official or unofficial copies of transcripts from each college or university attended. All internet-generated transcripts must include the name of the applicant as part of the printed document. In order to ensure confidentiality of your personal information, please remove/obliterate your Social Security Number from your transcripts.

Letters of Recommendation

Three recent letters of recommendation are required. Include at least two original letters of recommendation from persons NOT associated with the Executive Branch, preferably at least one from a supervisor/employer and one from a college faculty or staff member. Supplemental letters are welcome. Letters must be accompanied by an evaluation (see "Instructions to Recommenders"), sealed in an envelope with the recommender's signature across the sealed flap. Please include all sealed envelopes in your application packet.

• If letters of recommendation and/or transcripts have to be sent under separate cover, include a notation with your application explaining the circumstances and the name of the reference or college/university. Letters of recommendation must also be mailed by the February 24, 2010 postmark deadline.

Miscellaneous

• Do not staple your application.


• It is recommended that you request a Certificate of Mailing (PS Form 3817) from the U.S. Postal Service. If you do not receive an email from the program or a notification from the U.S. Postal Service acknowledging receipt of your complete application by March 12, 2010, you should contact the program assistant at (916) 278-6906.


• All decisions of the Executive Fellowship Program Selection Committee are final and confidential. Applications become the property of the Executive Fellowship.

Application Details

The Executive Fellowship Program Application consists of three parts;

• Part 1 is an online form in which the applicant enters their contact and education information along with a
  Voluntary Background Survey and is then submitted to Sacramento State's secured web site. Proceed to Part 2 via the hyperlink. NOTE: Although Part 1 is electronically submitted; you will need to include a printed copy with the rest of your application packet.
  
  
• Part 2 is a PDF* that contains the applicant's school activities and awards, volunteer information and work experience. You can save the PDF to your computer with the latest version of Acrobat Reader, and you can enter information into the form.
  
  
• Part 3 is a PDF* of the Instructions to Recommender & Evaluation Form. You can either print the form, or email the hyperlink or PDF form to your recommender(s).
  

Mail (do not fax) the completed, unstapled application packet, which includes: the signed and dated Fellowship application (Parts 1 and 2), three page personal/policy statements, three letters of recommendation and evaluation forms (Part 3), and transcripts to:

Executive Fellowship Program
Center for California Studies
California State University, Sacramento
6000 J Street
Tahoe Hall, 3046
Sacramento, CA  95819-6081

Postmark Deadline: February 24, 2010

No application will be accepted beyond the postmark deadline.

System Requirements:

• *Acrobat Reader (7.0 or above) is required and is available free from Adobe's Web site.


• Microsoft Internet Explorer® is recommended for best results.


• Continual internet connection needed during the completion of Part 1. This will take approximately 15 minutes to complete.

Click HERE to access the Part 1 of the Executive Fellowship Application 

      • Part 2 Executive Fellowship Application
      • Part 3 Instructions to Recommenders

      • Executive Fellowship Application (full)

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If you have questions regarding the Executive Fellowship Program, call (916) 278-6906 or e-mail: calstudies@csus.edu