Fellowships

APAICS 2013 - 2014 Fellowship Program

The Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) is now accepting applications for its 2013 - 2014 Fellowship Program in Washington, D.C. See below for more details.

Overview

APAICS is a non-partisan, non-profit educational organization dedicated to promoting Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) participation and representation at all levels of the political process, from community service to elected office.

The APAICS Fellowship program offers full-time legislative and public policy fellowships in Washington, D.C, providing exceptional graduates and young professionals with an opportunity to work on policy issues as staff members of a congressional office. The program aims to build leadership skills, encourage political civic engagement, and foster a strong interest in public service careers.

Period: Nine Months (September - May)

Location: Washington, DC

Benefits: Program stipend and complimentary roundtrip airline ticket sponsored by Southwest.

To apply:

1. Fill out our 2013-2014 Fellowship Online Application.
2. Send in PDF format the following materials to Fellowship@apaics.org:
    -Cover Letter
    -Resume
    -Official Transcripts
    -Two (2) letters of recommendation
    -Essay of 500 words or less answering the following question: What role does the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) play and why do you want to be an integral part of the work of the Caucus?

The deadline for all components of this application is March 15, 2013.

For additional information, please contact APAICS Program Director at Fellowship@apaics.org or (202) 296-9200.

APAICS and AREAA Form Housing Fellowship Program to
Support Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities

Washington, D.C. - The Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) and the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) will begin accepting applications today for a housing fellowship program, which they have jointly created to provide fellows with the unique professional and educational experience of serving as full-time staff in the U.S. Congress. The fellowship was established to develop a pipeline of leaders who are dedicated to addressing the diverse housing and community development needs of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities.

“This effort will ultimately strengthen the voice of the AAPI communities throughout the United States,” said AREAA National Chair Kathy Tsao. “AREAA is proud to partner with APAICS to make this opportunity available and promote the development of AAPI leaders in the legislative process.”

Applicants must have a strong commitment to public service, the Asian American and Pacific Islander community, and must have demonstrated experience in the field of housing and community development. The AREAA Fellow will be placed in a congressional office and will work on housing and community development issues facing Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, along with other important issues facing the U.S. Congress. The fellow will also participate in special events hosted by APAICS and AREAA. The fellowship will be administered by APAICS and is sponsored by AREAA. APAICS and AREAA are no longer accepting application for its 2012 - 2013 fellowship.

“This is an exciting year for Asian American and Pacific Islanders,” said Gloria Chan, President & CEO of APAICS. “Our community is the fastest growing population in the U.S., and a record-breaking number of AAPIs are running for office, and motivated to serving the community at all levels of political engagement. APAICS is thrilled to partner with AREAA to expand AAPI leadership in public service, especially as the AAPI community reaches this political tipping point.”

Founded in 2003, the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) is a nonprofit professional trade organization dedicated to promoting sustainable homeownership opportunities in Asian American communities by creating a powerful national voice for housing and real estate professionals that serve this dynamic market.

For more information regarding the fellowship, contact APAICS Program Director at AREAAFellowship@apaics.org or (202) 296-9200.

2011-2012 APAICS Fellows


Nakul Havnurkar Office of Rep. Hansen Clarke (MI-13)			Moh Sharma Office of Rep. Judy Chu (CA-32)			Jason Tengco Office of Mike Honda (CA-15)

2010-2011 APAICS Fellows


Morna Ha Office of Rep. Judy Chu (CA-32)	Khanh Le *Office of Rep. Mike Honda* (CA-15)

Melanie Abe Office of Rep. Eni Faleomavaega (AS)	Thao Nguyen Office of Rep. Al Green (TX-9)