Senator Alan Lowenthal reminded the public last week that applications are currently being accepted for four state government fellowship programs. Applications must be turned in by Feb. 27. The fellowship programs are the Jesse Marvin Unruh Assembly Fellowship Program, the Executive Fellowship Program, the California Senate Fellows Program and the Judicial Administration Fellowship Program.
“These programs, sponsored jointly with the Center for California Studies, are excellent opportunities for students or others interested in state government to gain firsthand knowledge of the inner workings of all its branches,” Lowenthal said.
Fellows serve for 11 months, receiving a monthly stipend of $1,972 plus full medical, vision and dental benefits. The only prerequisite for the program is a four-year college degree by fall of the program year.
Fellows are typically recent college graduates, mid-career or re-entry individuals with a demonstrated interest in public policy and government who have exceptional written and verbal communications skills, well-developed analytical and organizational abilities, and a superior academic background. No previous legislative or political experience is required.
Also, fellows earn 12 graduate units from California State University, Sacramento for courses taught by faculty from the Department of Government or Public Policy and Administration.
“I want to encourage any college students in my Senate district or any college graduates who have a strong interest in public policy and politics and who would like to apply for any of the Capitol Fellowship Programs to write or call my office or obtain an application on line,” said Lowenthal.
To apply, visit www.csus.edu/calst/programs.
