Program

CHCI Public Policy Fellowship

Organization

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute

Opportunity Type

Fellowship

About the Program

Begin your path toward becoming one of our nation’s future Latino policymakers. Recent college graduates can take advantage of this paid fellowship, which opens doors for talented young Latinos who are pursuing a career in public policy. You will spend nine months working in Washington, D.C., with significant exposure to leaders in congressional offices, federal agencies, national nonprofit advocacy organizations, government-related institutes, and more—growing both personally and professionally during your fellowship experience.

Program Location

Washington, DC

Program Start

August 2016

Program End Date

May 2017

Application Deadline

February 16, 2024

Application Website

chci.org/programs/public_policy_fellowship/

Paid?

Benefits

• Travel to/from program location
• Health insurance

Description

• Applicants must have earned a Bachelor's Degree within two years of the program start date
• High academic achievement (preference of 3.0 GPA or higher)
• Evidence of leadership skills and potential for leadership growth
• Demonstrated commitment to public service-oriented activities
• Superior analytical skills, outstanding oral and written communication skills
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, asylees, or individuals who are lawfully authorized to work full-time without restriction for any U.S. employer and who, at the time of application, possess lawful evidence of employment authorization. 

Open to residents of:

Open to students attending school in:

Minimum GPA

Year in School

• Recent Graduate - Undergraduate

Citizenship

• U.S. Citizens
• Legal Permanent Residents
• Deferred Action (DACA) – Approved

Other Details

• Merit-based
• Needs-based

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Contact

ehernandez@chci.org

Organization Website

www.chci.org

Organization Phone

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