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Capital Fellows Programs Information

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Applications for the Capital Fellows Programs will open on September 2, 2025 and close on December 8, 2025 at 11:59PM (PST). Questions? Email our Senior Outreach Specialist, Shannon Swanson at shannonswanson2@csus.edu.

Capital Fellows application tutorial video

Capital Fellows Information Session video (10/8/24)

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 will open
  • December 8, 2025 (11:59 PM PST): Capital Fellows Programs application deadline
  • February: Capital Fellows Programs interviews in late February
  • March: Capital Fellows Programs interviews in early March.
  • March: Notification of acceptance will be sent late March
  • August: Program onboarding begins
  • September/October: In-person orientation begins in Sacramento. (Judicial and Executive Fellows begin in September. Senate and Assembly Fellows begin in October.)

Application & Selection Process

All applications must include the following materials:

  • Completed online application,
  • Personal statement and program or 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.
A group shot of all the 2023-24 Capital Fellows participants
2023-24 Capital Fellows

Resources

Questions?

Call 916-278-6906 for assistance