The Congressional Fellowship on Women & Public Policy is awarded each year to a select number of students pursuing a graduate degree or those who have recently completed a master's, doctorate, or professional degree with a proven commitment to equity for women. Fellows gain practical policymaking experience and graduate credit as they work from January to July in congressional offices. The fellowships are designed to train potential leaders in public policy formation to examine issues from the perspective, experiences, and needs of women. Applicants must have completed at least nine hours of graduate coursework before applying and display serious interest in research and policymaking relevant to issues affecting women and their families. They must be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time of submission and demonstrate fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English. Fellows are selected on the basis of academic competence, as well as demonstrated interest in the public policy process. Semi-finalists will be interviewed in July. Three letters of recommendation and responses to two essay questions are required. Please visit the fellowship's website for more information.