Developing the Next Generation of Latino Leaders®
CHCI provides leadership, public service, and policy experiences to outstanding Latino students and young professionals, convenes Members of Congress and other elected officials, corporate executives, nonprofit advocates, and thought leaders to discuss issues facing the Latino community and the nation.
CHCI Symposium on Energy, Infrastructure, and Sustainability!
CHCI Symposium on Energy, Infrastructure, and Sustainability! Registration is now open for the CHCI Symposium on Energy, Infrastructure, and Sustainability! Make plans to attend this dynamic half-day, issue-based convening on Wednesday, November 20th, 2024, in Washington, D.C.…
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Masters or JD
Postgraduate Fellowship Program
This nine-month paid program offers exceptional Latinos unparalleled exposure to hands-on experience in a variety of public policy areas. Applicants to the Post Graduate Fellowship Program must have completed a master’s degree or JD within two years prior to the program start date.
Deadline: December 15, 2024
College Graduate
Public Policy Fellowship Program
This nine-month paid program helps talented Latinos accelerate their careers as public policy leaders. Applicants to the Public Policy Fellowship Program must have earned a bachelor’s degree within three years of the program start date.
Deadline: December 15, 2024
Undergraduate Student & Recent Graduate
Congressional Internship Program
The CHCI Congressional Internship Program (CIP) provides college students of any major with a paid placement in a congressional office for a period of 12 weeks (Fall) or 10 weeks (Summer). Applicants to the Congressional Internship Program must currently be enrolled full-time and working towards their undergraduate degree in the academic period prior to participation.
Deadline: December 1, 2024 & March 1, 2025
Current 10th & 11th Graders for 2024-25 Academic Year
NextGen Latino Leadership Program
The NextGen Latino Leadership Program provides Latino high school students the opportunity to spend a week in Washington, D.C., exploring the city and the role it plays in our nation’s past, present, and future.
Deadline: January 31, 2025
Capitol Hill Staffers
Latino Hill Staff Academy
This is a non-partisan, bicameral Academy dedicated to the professional and leadership development opportunities for Latinos of Capitol Hill. Applicants must be current DC Hill staff or former staff with a strong desire to return to the Hill.
Deadline: January 24, 2025