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. 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.

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.

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.

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.