CHCI Public Policy Fellowship 2027-28 (August 18, 2027 to May 19, 2028)

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI)

Deadline: December 1, 2026

Amount

$34,200 stipend (9 months)

Location

Washington, D.C.

Cost

Free

Class level

Senior, Graduate

A nine-month paid fellowship in Washington, D.C., where recent college graduates work on public policy and get weekly leadership training. Benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, a travel stipend and a $200 monthly Metro stipend.

Why it matters

It is a full-time paid policy job that explicitly accepts DACA recipients with a work permit, a strong first step after graduation for students who cannot use federal fellowships.

Who can apply

U.S. citizensGreen-card holdersDACA / TPSRefugees and asylees

The official program page says applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, asylees, or people lawfully authorized to work full time with evidence of employment authorization. F-1 and M-1 students are not eligible. DACA recipients must hold a valid work permit when accepted and keep it for the whole fellowship.

Eligibility

You must have earned a bachelor's degree in any field between May 2024 and August 2027, so current seniors graduating by summer 2027 can apply. CHCI prefers a 3.0 GPA or higher, leadership and a commitment to public service. You cannot be enrolled in a graduate program during the fellowship.

What you need

• One-page resume (PDF)
• Most recent unofficial transcript
• One professional recommendation
• At least four essays of 300 to 600 words

How to apply

Apply online through the CHCI application portal before December 1, 2026 at 11:59 pm Eastern.

Deadline: December 1, 2026 at 11:59 pm ET. The fellowship runs August 18, 2027 to May 19, 2028.