Through a generous grant from the Comcast Foundation and in partnership with the California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus, Equality California Institute is sponsoring a four-week intensive in-person fellowship program for six (6) students who have completed at least their first year of undergraduate studies at college or university.

Participants will gain valuable insight and experience that includes:

• Placement in a Sacramento legislative office as an intern in an in-person role allowing for first-hand experience in the state legislative and budget process.
• Opportunities for close interaction and discussions with leading state policymakers;
• Training on issues-based organizing, policy-making, and factors/strategies influencing policymakers

What the Fellowship Offers

Stipend: Fellows will each receive a stipend of at least $3,000 for the four-week period.

Work Placement: The fellows will be placed with a legislative office in Sacramento for four (4) weeks and will be assigned mentors that support the fellows’ work.

Interactions with State Leaders: Fellows will have the opportunity to engage key leaders in various sectors of California’s life and culture. Panels and other events will be designed to build community and expand the fellows’ leadership and support network.

Leadership Development & Training: The fellows will receive exposure to the inner workings of the California government, the factors influencing policymakers, and current and future policy issues facing California.

Qualifications to Apply

Applicants must fulfill the following requirements:

• You have demonstrated leadership in your community.
• You have completed at least your first year of college and will be returning to studies as a full-time undergraduate at an accredited college or university.
• You are able to relocate to Sacramento and complete your placement full-time.

Please note that this fellowship is an intensive four-week program. Fellows will have a tightly scheduled calendar for the duration of the program, and free time may be limited.

Please direct all questions to Associate Program Director Joel Gemino at joel@eqca.org. Please put “Comcast Fellowship” in the subject line of the email.