The Texas Legislative Fellowship Program offers UT System students with an interest in the legislative process and Texas politics an immersive learning experience in Austin during the Spring 2027 semester. Fellows engage in coursework through their home institution and gain first-hand experience through a legislative internship at the state capitol. The Application Cycle has two phases: a priority deadline and a rolling admission period.
Priority Deadline: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 (11:59 p.m. CT)
Submit a completed application by the priority deadline to ensure a full review consideration.
Rolling Admission: April 16 to September 15, 2026
Following the priority deadline, we will continue to review completed applications on a rolling basis while capacity in the program remains. Submitting during the rolling period does not guarantee review or interview. Once the cohort is full, the application will close. Applications received after the program fills or after September 15 (11:59 p.m. CT) will not be reviewed.
Finalists will be notified and invited to participate in an on-campus interview. To be considered for the program, all application materials must be submitted by the deadline.
UT System Legislative Fellowship Application Checklist:
Please compile the following documents for submission.
- Resume (one page)
- List of References: Provide the name and email address of two references (one academic and one professional)
- Cover Letter: In no more than 500 words, write a cover letter which explains why you want to participate in the Texas Legislative Fellowship Program. How will this experience support your academic and/or career goals?
- List of Potential Internships: Provide three legislative offices or committees where you would be interested in completing an internship. Include a short paragraph for each internship opportunity explaining why you have chosen it and how you would benefit from interning there as Legislative Fellow.
- Transcript: Provide an unofficial transcript (or academic summary for UT Austin students) from your UT System home institution, along with unofficial transcripts from all previous colleges and universities attended, including both undergraduate and graduate coursework.
- Policy Memo: In no more than 500 words, write a brief, well-researched policy paper that identifies a key policy issue facing the state of Texas. The memo should be directed to a relevant state official or legislative committee that would have the ability or authority to address the policy problem. The policy memo should include supporting evidence and be formatted using MLA or APA citation style.
Texas Legislative Fellowship Program Application
The Texas Legislative Fellowship Program offers UT System students with an interest in the legislative process and Texas politics an immersive learning experience in Austin during the Spring 2027 semester. Fellows engage in coursework through their home institution and gain first-hand experience through a legislative internship at the state capitol. The Application Cycle has two phases: a priority deadline and a rolling admission period.
Priority Deadline: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 (11:59 p.m. CT)
Submit a completed application by the priority deadline to ensure a full review consideration.
Rolling Admission: April 16 to September 15, 2026
Following the priority deadline, we will continue to review completed applications on a rolling basis while capacity in the program remains. Submitting during the rolling period does not guarantee review or interview. Once the cohort is full, the application will close. Applications received after the program fills or after September 15 (11:59 p.m. CT) will not be reviewed.
Finalists will be notified and invited to participate in an on-campus interview. To be considered for the program, all application materials must be submitted by the deadline.
UT System Legislative Fellowship Application Checklist:
Please compile the following documents for submission.
- Resume (one page)
- List of References: Provide the name and email address of two references (one academic and one professional)
- Cover Letter: In no more than 500 words, write a cover letter which explains why you want to participate in the Texas Legislative Fellowship Program. How will this experience support your academic and/or career goals?
- List of Potential Internships: Provide three legislative offices or committees where you would be interested in completing an internship. Include a short paragraph for each internship opportunity explaining why you have chosen it and how you would benefit from interning there as Legislative Fellow.
- Transcript: Provide an unofficial transcript (or academic summary for UT Austin students) from your UT System home institution, along with unofficial transcripts from all previous colleges and universities attended, including both undergraduate and graduate coursework.
- Policy Memo: In no more than 500 words, write a brief, well-researched policy paper that identifies a key policy issue facing the state of Texas. The memo should be directed to a relevant state official or legislative committee that would have the ability or authority to address the policy problem. The policy memo should include supporting evidence and be formatted using MLA or APA citation style.