As the summer wraps up, I've been looking into internships for Spring/Summer 2013. I've been exploring the options of an internship on the Hill with a Senator or Representative. I was just wondering if the APIASF staff or any scholars had any thoughts! Thanks, Elaine Li (2011 APIASF/GMS Scholar)
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Thanks for the great question, Elaine! Here are a few programs worth looking into for government and public policy internship opportunities in Washington, DC –
- Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) Summer Internship Program (for undergraduates)
- APAICS Fellowship Program (for graduates and young professionals)
- Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership (CAPAL) Federal Internship Program
- International Leadership Foundation (ILF) Civic Fellowship Program
- OCA Internship Program
- Internships with the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (WHIAAPI)
If you all know of additional opportunities or have thoughts on/experience in governmental, political or policy internships, please feel free to share in the comments below!
For some general advice on obtaining a summer internship, check out these 11 tips from DoSomething.org.
Scholars are encouraged to contact APIASF Programs staff at programs@apiasf.org if you’d like further advisement specific to your situation or interests.
