Student Opportunities

Cal-in-Sac Supplemental Fellowships

Cal-in-Sacramento Supplemental Fellowships

Most summer internships are unpaid. To assist with affordability and ensure that this life-changing public service opportunity is open to all student regardless of financial status, the Cal-in-Sac Fellowship Program provides students with free, shared housing at Sac State, a $200 transportation stipend, and a modest living stipend (usually $750-$1,000). Cal-in-Sacramento applicants are also invited to apply to one of the following supplemental Fellowships, which includes a larger living stipend ($2,550) along with specific requirements related to...

We're Hiring a 2026-2027 Communications Student Assistant!

March 3, 2026
Ezra Bristow
Student Assistant II (This is a work-study preferred position) Start Date: Fall 2026 Pay: $18.07/hour, approximately 12 hours per week Job Description:

The Institute of Governmental Studies is searching for a creative, detail oriented, and engaging, student assistant to support administrative operations and public relations projects and initiatives for the Institute. The Communications Student Assistant reports to the IGS Event and Communications Coordinator. The...

IGS is hiring a 2026-2027 Events and AV Student Assistant!

March 3, 2026
Ezra Bristow
Student Assistant II (This is a work-study position) Start Date: Fall 2026 Pay: $18.37/hour, approximately 8 hours per week Job Description:

The Institute of Governmental Studies is searching for a detail-oriented and technically-proficient student assistant to support the audio-visual elements of our events and programs. The Events and AV Assistant reports to the IGS Event and Communications Coordinator. This position provides event support for our classes, lectures, major events, seminars, socials,...

IGS is hiring a Spring 2026 Media and Design Student Assistant!

March 5, 2026
Ezra Bristow
Student Assistant II (This is a work-study preferred position) Start Date: Spring 2026 Pay: $18.37/hour, approximately 8 hours per week Job Description:

The Institute of Governmental Studies is searching for a motivated, passionate, positive, student assistant to support content creation, and video production highlighting our programs, events, and student opportunities. The Event and Media Student Assistant reports to the IGS Event and Communications Coordinator. The Student Assistant provides digital media and...

IGS is hiring a 2026-2027 Media and Design Student Assistant!

March 3, 2026
Ezra Bristow
Student Assistant II (This is a work-study preferred position) Start Date: Fall 2026 Pay: $18.37/hour, approximately 8 hours per week Job Description:

The Institute of Governmental Studies is searching for a motivated, passionate, positive, student assistant to support content creation, and video production highlighting our programs, events, and student opportunities. The Event and Media Student Assistant reports to the IGS Event and Communications Coordinator. The Student Assistant provides digital media and...

Q: How do I determine which program is the right fit for me?

A: It is important to consider your interests and goals, as well as eligibility requirements, when choosing which opportunities to pursue. Some criteria to consider:

If you are looking for... Consider applying to... A 7-month fellowship experience that spans the spring semester and the first half of summer; Support securing a summer internship in Sacramento; Robust, hands-on professional development training; Research training; Exposure to public service in California, particularly at the state level, whether within government or in an adjacent sector (e.g...

About the Program

The Matsui Pathways to Federal Public Service Fellowship Program is a new, holistic, and immersive experience that opens doors and increases access to opportunities to work in DC-based federal government roles by offering: financial support | exposure to public service career paths in or alongside federal government | mentorship | career readiness training

The Pathways to Federal Public Service Fellowship Program is designed to inspire students who represent a diverse cross section of society – particularly first-generation and low-income students – to enter federal public...

How to Apply to the Percy Grant

Application

The Percy Grant application is due by Sunday, November 30, 2025 at 11:59pm.

The application includes:

Brief questionnaire Essay Budget and brief description of research expenses Resume Transcript(s) Name of recommender (faculty member or GSI) Recommendation

All applicants are required to secure a recommendation from a UC Berkeley faculty member or GSI. Your recommender must submit a letter of recommendation via the...

How to Apply to the Synar Fellowship

Application

The Synar Fellowship application is due by Sunday, November 30, 2025 at 11:59pm.

The application includes:

Brief questionnaire Dissertation synopsis (25o words or less) Statement of Purpose (including a timetable for completion of dissertation, budget, and justification of need) (1,500 words or less, not including timetable, budget, or brief budget justification) CV Transcript Name of recommender (must be one of your Dissertation Advisors) Recommendation

All applicants are required to secure a recommendation from a Dissertation Advisor. Your...

Q: I am a transfer student. What opportunities am I eligible for?

A: Transfer students are eligible and encouraged to apply for all Matsui Center and IGS programs.

Note that the Schaeffer Fellows program requires that students have at least one (1) semester remaining after the completion of their summer intership. For example, students who participate in the program in Summer 2026 must still be enrolled at UC Berkeley in Fall 2026. (In this scenario, students graduating in December 2026 are eligible). Transfer students who are interested in applying for the Schaeffer Fellows program are therefore encouraged to apply in their first year at...