ISF Congressional Policy Fellowship

Direct application

$40,000
1 winner

Eligibility

Major
Public Administration Social Work
Education level
Continuing or nontraditional

About this scholarship

American Muslims committed to a career in public service who have graduated with an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited university, are U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or DACA recipients, and have at least one year of full-time professional policy experience (two to three years preferred) may apply for the ISF Congressional Policy Fellowship.

One to two fellows are selected for a nine-month, full-time placement in a Congressional office in Washington, D.C. Fellows receive a $40,000 salary, roundtrip airfare, health insurance reimbursement up to $250 a month, placement support, Hill orientation, professional development workshops, and mentorship.

Applications typically open in October with a February deadline. Required materials include an application form, resume, cover letter, video introduction, essay responses, transcripts, policy interests, and two letters of recommendation.

Essay question

What else to submit

  • Application form
  • Resume
  • Cover letter
  • Video introduction
  • Essay responses
  • Transcripts
  • Policy interests statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Two to three years of full-time professional policy experience are preferred.
  • Selected fellows complete a nine-month full-time placement in a Congressional office in Washington, D.C.