ISF Congressional Policy Fellowship Grant

ISF Congressional Policy Fellowship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Islamic Scholarship Fund
Amount: US $40,000
Last Updated: December 17, 2025

Summary

The ISF Congressional Policy Fellowship is a prestigious, nonpartisan program designed to enhance diversity and inclusion in government. Over a 9-month period, selected fellows will gain valuable experience in policy-making while working closely with Congressional members. The fellowship offers mentorship, professional development, and opportunities to engage in tasks such as drafting legislation and conducting policy research. This initiative aims to empower American Muslims in public service, ensuring their voices contribute to shaping effective public policies.

Overview

About Us ISF is leading the way in placing our recipients in positions that matter in the fields of policy/government, law, film, and media/journalism. Through our comprehensive Cycle of Support, we offer a unique incubator model that provides funding, mentorship, and career counseling, as well as real-world, professional experience through internships and fellowships in our four fields. Our Mission ISF increases American Muslim representation in media and government to improve public policy and public opinion. We believe that the interests of our community can only be protected if we are part of the policy-making process. ISF scholars and alumni across the country and world are ensuring our voices are heard. Our Vision We envision a society where religion, culture, and race are not barriers to equity and equality, where all people are treated with dignity and respect and the voice of every citizen plays an integral role in creating inclusive communities that encourage participation by all. ISF Congressional Policy Fellowship The ISF Congressional Policy Fellowship is a highly selective, nonpartisan program devoted to promoting and encouraging diversity and inclusion on Capitol Hill. Through a 9 month fellowship, fellows will gain real-world experience working on legislative and public policy issues. Fellows of this program will not only have access to Congressional members and staff within the halls of power, they will have the opportunity to work as a full-time staffer for 9 months conducting tasks such as policy research, meeting with special interest groups, drafting bills/speeches, and preparing the member for hearings, etc. Upon arrival in D.C., participants will attend a one-day preparatory orientation. Typically fellows will work 40-45 hours a week and will be expected to participate in all ISF-sponsored activities including professional development events. As participants will be representing ISF, they should work to meet ISF's work performance and ethics.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Active member of the Muslim community or Muslim; Graduated with an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited university; A U.S. citizen, permanent resident of the United States or a DACA recipient Minimum of one year of full-time professional experience in the field of policy. Two to three years of experience is preferred. Applicants should have a proven commitment to a career in policy-making and public service.