The nationally recognized Capital Fellows Programs administered by the Center for California Studies at California State University, Sacramento, announces the availability of applications for the Capital Fellows Programs: California Senate Fellows; Executive Fellowship Program; Jesse M. Unruh Assembly Fellowship Program; and the Judicial Administration Fellowship Program.

These fellowships offer the unique opportunity to work for 10 to 11 months as a full-time paid staff member in the California State Assembly, California State Senate, California Executive Branch or the California Judiciary. Fellows participate in policymaking, program development and implementation and gain first-hand experience in the governance and leadership of California.

Some 2,000 alumni have participated in the Capital Fellows Programs, and the ranks of former fellows include judges; members of the United States Congress and the State Legislature; state and local government officials; corporate executives; community and non-profit leaders; and university professors, administration and staff.

Prospective Capital Fellows must have a bachelor’s degree (in any major) by Sept. 1, 2017 and a demonstrated interest in state government and public service. Applicants may apply to one or more of the programs that meet their interests and qualifications. Recent graduates, graduate, postgraduate and mid-career applicants are welcome to apply. Applicants with any party affiliation are welcome to apply, including Republicans, Democrats, and people affiliated with third parties or no party at all.

For detailed information about the fellowships and applications, visit the website, www.csus.edu/calst/programs.

The application deadline for all four fellowships is Feb. 13, 2017.

For more information regarding the Capital Fellows Programs, contact the Center for California Studies at (916) 278-6906 or calstudies@csus.edu.