Four Programs, one goal: Empower the next generation of public service leaders!
The nationally recognized Capital Fellows Programs offer a prestigious opportunity to serve in full-time, paid positions within California’s legislative, executive, or judicial branch offices.
Applications for the Capital Fellows Programs are due November 10, 2026, at 11:59PM (PST)
LOCATION and PAY
- Full-time
- $4,888/month and health, vision, and dental benefits
- Sacramento, CA (Judicial Fellows are placed throughout California)
ELIGIBILITY
- Be at least 20 years of age by September 1 of the fellowship year
- Bachelor’s degree by September 1 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 - Demonstrated interest in state government and public policy
- Authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the
fellowship program
APPLICATION and DEADLINE
Deadline: Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST).
Applicants must submit the following:
- Completed online application
- Statement of Interest
- Policy Statement
- Resume
- College transcript(s)
- A list of three individuals who will write letters of recommendation
Recommenders must submit letters of recommendation by the deadline of Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST)
MORE INFORMATION
More information at: Capital Fellows Programs
For questions, please contact the Center for California Studies at calstudies@csus.edu