Cal-in-Sacramento Fellowships
Senator Dick Ackerman with 2009 Cal in Sac FellowsWe are the University of California's largest - and one of the nation's most prestigious - campus-based public service internship programs. Over three decades, more than 500 Cal students have gone to Sacramento under our auspices to garner first-hand experience in the most dynamic state capital in the country. Many of these students have gone on to careers in politics, government, and public service.
Important Dates
October 26: Information Session at 5:30 pm, IGS Library
November 6: Applications Due
November 16-20: Interviews
May 31, 2010: Move in to Sac
June 1, 2010: Internship begins
July 23, 2010: Internship Ends
Cal students have gone to Sacramento under our auspices to garner first-hand experience in the most dynamic state capital in the country. Many of these students have gone on to careers in politics, government, and public service.
See our Frequently Asked Questions
Visit our "Where are they now?" page to see where 2009 Fellows interned and which alums have turned internships into jobs.
Read student evaluations [pdf] from Spring 2009 Fellows.
The Cal in Sacramento Program provides students the opportunity to experience California's exciting political milieu for eight intense weeks in the summer. Cal-in-Sac Fellows work in Sacramento internships in the offices of Senate and Assembly members, the governor's office, state agencies, nonprofit groups, or media organizations. Students get first-hand experience in one of the most dynamic political environments in the country, and build the skills that are essential to California's next generation of leaders.
The program provides free housing for students and stipends to help defray living expenses are available on a need basis.
Students apply during the fall semester. Those selected for admission enroll in a spring semester Political Science seminar (PS110B) designed to augment their knowledge about California politics and policymaking and strengthen their career development.
Sample of Intern Duties:
- Organize public hearings
- Research legislation
- Develop new bills
- Monitor crucial issues
The program offers Fellowships and Matsui State Government Internships. Both operate in the same way, offer the same benefits, use the same application, and applicants need not distinguish between the two.
