ISF Congressional Policy Fellowship

The ISF Congressional Policy Fellowship is a nine-month, full-time fellowship placing participants in Washington, D.C. to work on legislative issues and public policy. The fellowship provides a $35,000 award and additional support for living expenses. It is aimed at applicants who are Islamic/Muslim and who are in or about to enter graduate school in eligible majors. The programme includes coverage for travel and certain health insurance expenses.

$35,000 award; salary for housing and other living expenses during the 9-month fellowship; roundtrip airfare to Washington, D.C.; health insurance reimbursement and other benefits.

Applicants must be Islamic/Muslim; must be in or about to enter graduate school; must have graduated with an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited university; must major in an approved list of majors (including Political Science, International Affairs, Communications/Journalism, Law-related studies, and certain media/film/creative fields); must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.