Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced Thursday that applications for the 2020-2021 California Senate Fellows Program are now available. 

The Senate Fellows Program provides college graduates an opportunity to work full-time on the personal or committee staff of a senator, as well as participate in academic seminars with legislators, staff, journalists, lobbyists and government officials, according to Wilk’s office. 

“My office has been assigned a Fellow three years in a row. The program opens the door to so many opportunities that I can say first hand, upon its completion, these young people are well-prepared to flourish in any number of career paths,” Wilk said.

The California Senate and the Center for California Studies at California State University, Sacramento jointly operate the Senate Fellows program. 

If accepted into the program, members are set to receive a stipend of $2,794 per month along with full health, vision and dental benefits, according to officials. 

Fellows also earn six units of graduate credit from the California State University, Sacramento Department of Political Science. 

“If you are interested in public policy and want to hit the ground running, this is an amazing opportunity,” said Wilk. “The skills learned as a fellow are invaluable and will provide a great foundation for any number of career and educational choices.” 

Anyone who is at least 20 years of age and a graduate of a four-year college or university, with no preferred major, by Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020 is eligible to apply. 

Those who have advanced degrees or are in mid-career are also encouraged to apply.

The deadline for Santa Clarita residents interested in applying for the Senate Fellows Program is Monday, Feb. 3, 2020, according to officials. 

For more information, or to apply, click here. 

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