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California Senate Fellows
The California Senate Fellows program was established in 1973 to provide participants with insight into the legislative process.
The fellowship program's primary goals include exposing people with diverse life experiences and backgrounds to the legislative
process and providing research and other professional staff assistance to the Senate. The program is jointly sponsored by the
Senate and the
Center for California Studies at
California State University, Sacramento (Sacramento State).
Eighteen 2007-2008 California Senate Fellows will be selected to serve as full-time Senate staff for 11 months beginning in October
2007. Fellows are assigned to Member and committee offices and work as part of the public policy staff team in the Capitol.
Responsibilities include helping develop legislative proposals, researching and analyzing bills, responding to constituent inquiries,
and writing press releases and speeches.
The only program prerequisite is a degree from a four-year college or university. There is no preferred major. Individuals with
advanced degrees and those in mid-career are encouraged to apply. Although no previous political or legislative experience is
necessary, applicants should have a strong interest in public policy and politics. A five-week orientation provides background
on state government, the legislative process, and major policy issues.
Fellows receive a monthly stipend of $1972 plus full health, vision and dental benefits. They also earn 12 units of graduate credit
from the Sacramento State Government Department.
The application postmark deadline for the 2008-2009 California Senate Fellows has passed.
Applications and brochures for the 2009-2010 California Senate Fellows should be available in mid-October.
• 2008-2009 California Senate Fellows Brochure
• 2008-2009 California Senate Fellows Application (non fillable)
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If you have questions regarding the California Senate Fellows, call (916) 278-6906 or e-mail:
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