Summer Internships

2012 APAICS Summer Internship Program Application

The Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) appliation process is now closed for its 2012 Summer Internship Program in Washington, DC. The final selection of applicants will be notified by March 30, 2012.

For additional information, please contact APAICS Program Director at Internship@apaics.org or 202-296-9200. Please be sure to visit our website this winter for the 2013 APAICS Summer Internship Program application.

2011 Summer Interns with CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu and CAPAC Vice-Chair Rep. Madeleine Bordallo

Program Overview

The APAICS Summer Internship Program provides select undergraduate students the opportunity to experience American politics and public policy. During the eight-week program, APAICS Summer Interns are placed in the U.S. Congress, federal agencies, or partner Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) non-profit organizations. APAICS Interns have the opportunity to engage in leadership and relationship-building events to foster a strong interest in public service.

Period: Eight week summer internship

Location: Washington, DC

Benefits: Stipend and complimentary round trip flight (sponsored by Southwest Airlines)

Placement: To be determined based on interest and availability. Previous placements include:

-      The White House
-      Office of Majority Whip Jim Clyburn, U.S. House of Representatives
-      Office of Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-5)
-      Office of Congressman Al Green (TX-9)
-      Office of Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-32)
-      Office of Congressman Eni Faleomavaega (AS)
-      U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms
-      U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
-      U.S. Department of Justice
-      U.S. District Supreme Court
-      U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
-      U.S. Small Business Administration