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Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Postgraduate Fellowship


Goes By: CHCI Postgraduate Fellowship

Be sure to consult the Fellowship Website for complete eligibility and competition requirements.


Deadlines

CHCI Graduate Fellowship deadline
Monday, December 15, 2025
11:59 p.m. EST

About this Fellowship

Funding for Latino students who have earned a master's or post-graduate degree to spend 9 months working in DC in a policy area of their choice.

This paid, nine-month fellowship will provide emerging Latino leaders with valuable work experience, access to powerful Latino network, and a chance to showcase their public policy knowledge on Capitol Hill.

Postgraduate Fellowship concentrations include:

– Health

– K-12 Education

– International Affairs

– Technology

– Clean Energy

– Child Welfare

– Housing

– Law

Applicants must have completed a master’s degree or J.D. within two years of the program start date (doctoral students are NOT eligible to apply). Applicants do not have to be U.S. citizens, but they must be lawfully authorized to work full-time without restriction for the full scholarship period.

Deadlines are typically in mid-December. Refer to the program website for details.


Award Value

Paid 9 month internship in Washington, D.C. (approximate gross stipend of $40,950), roundtrip airfare to Washington, D.C., insurance, and $200/month Metro stipend.


Eligibility Requirements

Requirements Details
Year(s) of Application Alumni/Non-enrolled, Masters, Professional Degree: Business, Professional Degree: Law

Minimum Grade Point Average

3.0

Citizenship

US Citizen, Permanent Resident
Campus Nomination Required No


Last updated: June 25, 2025



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