Through a generous grant from the Comcast Foundation and in partnership with the California Latino Legislative Caucus, the California State University, Sacramento-Center for California Studies, the University of California Center at Sacramento, the University of Southern California and the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities, the CLYLP is sponsoring a four-week fellowship program for six (6) CLYLP summer conference alumni who have completed at least their first-year of college/university studies. The Comcast Fellowship program will take place in July 2010 (exact dates will be posted when application is available).

While in the fellowship program, participants will follow a curriculum that builds on the one-week summer leadership program training that includes:

• Placement in a legislative office as an intern in a role allowing for first-hand experience in the state legislative and budget process
• An academically designed curriculum focused on the inner workings of California government as well as current and future statewide policy issues
• Opportunities for close interaction and discussions with leading state policy makers
• Intensive training around “issues-based organizing” and the factors/strategies influencing policy makers; and
• Volunteerism in a leadership capacity during non-work hours through placement with one of the CLYLP summer conference planning committees.

What the Fellowship Offers

Stipend.  Fellows will each receive a stipend of $3,000 for the four-week period; these funds will be provided in four (4) installments as part of successful completion of components of the program. 

Work Placement.  Each fellow will be placed in a legislative office in Sacramento for four (4) weeks and will be assigned a several mentors to support their work and will be assigned a mentor to support their work.

Housing & Transportation Arrangements.  The fellows will be provided housing and will have access to public transportation in order to complete their assigned internship at the State Capitol, volunteer at the CLYLP office, and attend academic course sessions in downtown Sacramento.

Interactions with State Leaders.  Through CLYLP partners, fellows will have the opportunity to engage key leaders in various sectors of California’s life and culture.  Site visits and informal gatherings will be provided through the month-long program designed to build community and expand the fellows’ leadership and support network. 

Leadership Development & Training.  The fellows will receive exposure to a leadership curriculum that includes a focus on the inner workings of California government, the factors influencing policy makers and current and future policy issues facing California taught by academic faculty and leaders within the state.  In addition, the fellows will serve in key leadership roles in the final planning and execution of the CLYLP Summer Leadership Conference.

Qualifications to Apply

Applicants must fulfill the following requirements:

1. Completed the CLYLP Summer Leadership Conference Program, the CLYLP San Joaquin Valley Institute or the CLYLP Los Angeles Institute.
2. Demonstrated leadership in their community since participating in the CLYLP Summer Leadership Conference, the CLYLP Los Angeles Institute or the CLYLP San Joaquin Valley Institute.
3. Completed at least their first year in college and be returning to their studies as a full-time undergraduate at an accredited college or university.
4. Committed to being in Sacramento during the month-long fellowship period and fulfill all the requirements of the program. Weekend travel is strongly discouraged and will only be considered prior to the start of the program on a case-by-case basis.

Deadline: All applications must be submitted and all supporting materials postmarked by May 14, 2010

Commitee Members: fellowship@clylp.org

• Erica Romero, Planning Committee Chair