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2020-2021 Toyota Graduate Fellowship (CHCI)

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI)
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2020-2021 toyota Graduate Fellowship
EXTENDED Deadline: January 30, 2020, 11:59 pm EST
Program Dates: August 31, 2020 – May 28, 2021

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CHCI is seeking a Graduate Fellow interested in government affairs and the automotive industry and its surrounding business operations, such as mobility, infrastructure, robotics and society and transportation. After a first-half placement in a Congressional office of their choice, the Toyota Graduate Fellow will work in the Toyota Government Affairs office in Washington, D.C. for the second half of the program. The Toyota Graduate Fellow will gain experience on policy issues related in the automotive industry and its surrounding business operations. This placement will provide the individual exposure to how public policy is influenced, developed and marketed. Assignments at Toyota may include impacting public policy with a diverse set of perspectives; conducting legislative/policy research and analysis; writing policy briefs and memos, and briefing summaries; drafting legislation, federal regulations, questions for committee hearings and talking points; engaging in educational advocacy on policy issues; and meeting with constituents, interest groups or others on behalf of the placement office. 

This is a new Fellowship and some potential Congressional placements for this Fellowship include:

  • U.S. House Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Energy and Commerce; U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
  • Offices of Members of Congress focused on mobility and transportation issues

As part of the Fellowship, Fellows also participate in CHCI’s exceptional leadership development training program, write a policy brief, and develop/execute a Capitol Hill policy briefing related to the mobility and transportation issues noted above.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to have a degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Marketing, Business and/or STEM related-fields. Applicants should also have relevant work and/or volunteer experience, which includes demonstrated leadership, interest in public service and/or public relations, and passion for addressing challenges faced by the Latino community.   

Graduate Fellowship Mission:

The CHCI Graduate Fellowship Program (GFP) seeks to enhance participants' leadership and professional skills, expand their network and ultimately produce more competent and competitive Latino professionals in public policy areas and careers aimed at making a difference for Latino communities.

Application Check List:

  1. Application Profile
  2. Two Letters of Recommendation
  3. Completed Application
  4. Four essay questions (600 words max. per essay)
  5. Resume (1-2 pages) - include relevant work, academic, volunteer and leadership experience
  6. Transcript (official or unofficial accepted)

Please note, finalists may be asked to provide an academic writing sample.

Eligibility Criteria:
Selection as a Toyota Graduate Fellow is based on a combination of the following criteria:

  • Applicants must have earned a master's or Juris Doctor degree within two years of program start date
  • High academic achievement (preference of 3.0 GPA or higher)
  • Evidence of leadership skills and potential for leadership growth
  • Demonstrates commitment to public service-oriented activities
  • Superior analytical skills, outstanding oral and written communication skills
  • U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency
  • Eligibility to work in the United States

Please Note: 

  • Individuals who are seeking consideration under the “Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival” (DACA) policy must possess an Employment Authorization Document at the time of application that is valid throughout the program.
  • All individuals are welcome to apply. However, preference will be given to individuals with financial need.
  • Family members of members of the CHCI Board of Directors or Advisory Council are prohibited from participating in any of CHCI's charitable programs. "Family members" include the following individuals whether the relationship is biological or adoptive: Immediate Family - to include a spouse, domestic partner, ex-spouse, parent, step-parent, sibling, half-sibling, step-sibling, child, step-child, grandparent, grandchild; Extended family - to include a niece, nephew, uncle, aunt, first cousin. Applications by such family members will not be considered.

Selected participants will receive:

Competitive Pay
  • Over the course of nine months, Graduate Fellows will receive a gross stipend amount of $29,700. This salary is in line with that of an individual making $39,600 per year, a standard entry-level salary on Capitol Hill.
Benefits
  • Stipend or voucher to subsidize domestic round-trip transportation to Washington, D.C.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance during the program. CHCI pays 100% of the premiums for the medical, dental, and vision insurance. All program participants MUST participate in the plan and will be required to submit relevant enrollment information. Coverage begins effective September 1 and runs through May 31. Information about the insurance plan, coverage and co-pays is provided during orientation week. Please note, insurance is available to the Fellow only and not dependents of the Fellow.
  • $80 per month Metro stipend
  • Optional short-term housing. CHCI secures and individuals reimburse CHCI for this service
  • Weekly leadership training, networking and more 


Note: The CHCI Graduate Fellowship Program requires that your degree be conferred within two years of the prospective start of the program. For the 2020-2021 application cycle, you should have completed your degree between May 2018 and August 2020.