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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