The nationally recognized Capital Fellows Programs administered by the Center for California Studies at California State University, Sacramento, has announced the availability of applications for the Capital Fellows Programs:

· California Senate Fellows

· Executive Fellowship Program

· Jesse M. Unruh Assembly Fellowship Program

· Judicial Administration Fellowship Program

Voted as one of the top internships nationwide by Vault.com, the Capital Fellows Programs are ranked highly for their combination of meaningful work experience and career opportunities. 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 the most diverse, complex state in the nation.

Prospective Capital Fellows must have a bachelor’s degree (in any major) by Sept. 1, 2016 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.

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

The application deadline for all four fellowships is Feb. 8, 2016.

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