Overview

The Congressional Internship is designed for undergraduate aged students looking to increase their experience in public policy and service. This paid, eight to ten week-long program places interns in congressional offices and provides them with the opportunity to develop their leadership and professional skills, encourages political engagement, and fosters interests in public service careers.

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Congressional Internship Program Dates:

 

2025 Summer

Program Date: June 4, 2025 - August 1, 2025

Application Deadline: February 7, 2025 at 11:59PM ET

APPLICATIONS CLOSED

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2025 Fall

Program Dates: September 2, 2025 - November 14, 2025

Extended Application Deadline: April 6, 2025, 11:59PM ET

APPLICATIONS CLOSED

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Location: Washington, D.C.​

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Application Guidelines

Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are complete. (e.g. Applications that include one letter of recommendation and the other elements required below.) Strong applicants may be selected to advance to the interview stage of the application process before the deadline for all applications. You are encouraged to complete your application as soon as possible.

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Completed applications will include a(n):​

• Cover Letter expressing interest in the program

• Resume (one page maximum)

• Academic Transcript

• One Letter of Recommendation

• Responses to the following three questions (one page max. per question):

  • ​Describe how the AA & NH/PI community has influenced who you are today.

  • What is the most important policy issue currently impacting young AA & NH/PIs and what ideas do you have to solve them?

  • Why are you applying for this internship? How will you incorporate public service in your future career?

 

Responses to each question should be no more than one page each, in 12-point, Times New Roman font.

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Questions?

Please contact programs@apaics.org.​

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Please do not contact the office in regard to your application status. Only qualified candidates will be directly contacted by program supervisors. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to all applicants.

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APAICS Congressional Internship Info Session