The Congressional Fellowships on Women and Public Policy are extended each year to a select number of students pursuing a graduate degree or those who have recently completed a master’s, doctorate, or professional degree with a proven commitment to equity for women. Fellows gain practical policymaking experience and graduate credit as they work from January through July in congressional offices. Fellows receive stipends toward living expenses and meet weekly for issue seminars directed by the Women’s Congressional Policy Institute staff. The Fellowships are designed to train potential leaders in public policy formation to examine issues from the perspective, experiences, and needs of women.

Eligibilitity  U.S. citizens.  Currently enrolled in a graduate program or completed a graduate program within the past 18 months.  Serious interest in research and policy making relevant to women’s issues.

Deadline  The application deadline is June 1, 2017.

Additional Information.  Visit the program website, and/or email Cindy Schaarschmidt, Director, Student Fellowships & Study Abroad at UW Tacoma.