All applicants must:

• Have completed their undergraduate degree and/or have at least five years of public service experience prior to the program start date.
• Be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or individuals who are legally authorized to work full-time without restriction for any U.S. employer and who possess lawful evidence of employment authorization.

Note: Family members of the APAICS Board of Directors or National Advisory Council are prohibited from participating in any of APAICS' programs

• Graduate

• US Citizen
• Permanent Resident

The APAICS Congressional Fellowship offers individuals an opportunity to serve our nation and deepen their understanding of public policy through participation in the legislative process. Fellows are placed with a congressional office or committee for 12 months and are given work equivalent to that of a congressional legislative aide. By the end of the Fellowship, Fellows will establish a professional network on Capitol Hill, understand how Congress operates, and acquire skills and expertise that make them marketable to congressional offices, federal agencies, nonprofits, and the private sector.

APAICS Congressional Fellows are not employees of the federal government, their host office, or APAICS. Fellows will receive a monthly educational stipend of $3,700/mo. 

Each Fellowship experience will differ depending on the office in which they are placed and the portfolio assigned. However, Fellows will be required to gather as a cohort twice a month to discuss their experiences and for professional development opportunities. Fellows are also expected to attend events organized by APAICS, such as our Annual Awards Gala and policy summits, and must make a public presentation on a policy topic of their choosing toward the end of the Fellowship year.

For more information on how to apply and application requirements, go here: https://www.apaics.org/congressional-fellowship

Please contact programs@apaics.org

Please do not contact the office in regard to your application status. Qualified candidates will be directly contacted by program supervisors.