Cal in the Capital Application

CITC is planning for a mandatory in-person Spring 2027 DeCal and in person Summer 2027 internship experience.

*** Due to recent changes around Curricular Practical Training (CPT), current F-1 international students are ineligible to apply for CITC. For more information, please consult the Berkeley International Office.

To apply to be a Cal in the Capital intern for Summer 2027, please…

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Read the Program Expectation and Timeline Information and visit the Budget Page to review costs.
            2. Fill out the application below. We strongly recommend writing your answers on a separate document and then pasting them here afterwards. Please be mindful that anything written over the word count will be cut off on your application.  
            3. CITC Student Directors value your unique, personal voice and heavily discourage the use of AI.
            4. Add a link to a Google Drive folder containing the following documents at the end of this form: 
               • A one-page resume. For tips, visit the Career Engagement website.
               • A one-page cover letter expressing your interest in Cal in the Capital. Briefly summarize your qualifications, skills, and experiences for the program. Please remember, this program draws students from all backgrounds. We value a range of life experiences, perspectives, and majors, and invite you to include that framing in your cover letter to deepen our understanding of what draws you to public service work.
               • If you would like to be considered for program scholarships, please upload a screenshot of your 2026-2027 Student Aid Index (SAI), found on your FAFSA application. Please note that this question will only be considered for scholarship purposes and will have no bearing on your application.
            5. Please update your Google permissions for your submitted Drive folder, so that UC Berkeley accounts and calinthecapital@gmail.com can view your application materials. 
            6. Top applicants will be contacted for interviews, which will take place the weekend of October 17th and 18th, 2026. Please keep in mind that you must be available in person during these days, so plan accordingly.
            7. If you would like to be considered for a Matsui Center Pathways to Federal Public Service Fellowship, interviews will take place November 3-6. For more information about the Pathways Fellowship, see section VII below.
            8. If you have any questions, please contact us at calinthecapital@gmail.com – We look forward to receiving your application!

         Note: The demographic data collected below is for statistical purposes only and will not be used in the selection process.