2023 APICA Summer Internship Program for International Students
APICA Summer Internship Program is to provide college students and recent graduates who are dedicated to public service a substantive, meaningful work and educational experience in the California State Legislature, to create and promote a growing cohort of Capitol staffers and advocates.
The Asian Pacific Islander Capitol Association (APICA) is a non-partisan, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization comprised of legislative staffers, advocates, and other API professionals based in the State Capitol community of Sacramento, California.
Summary
- Host Country: United States of America (USA)
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: $4,960
- Deadline: February 24, 2023
Requirements:
Current college student or recent graduate who is at least 21 years old at the time the internship begins.
Available to work full-time for the duration of the 10-week internship program.
Duration and Reward
- Interns receive a stipend of $4,960 for the ten weeks. These funds will be provided twice a month, contingent on the successful completion of the program and its academic components.
- Week-long orientation, professional and skill development sessions, dedicated mentorship, and access to the APICA network of staff and elected officials
Required Documents
Personal Statement
- Prompt: We are interested in learning about you, your aspirations, and your interest in becoming an APICA summer intern. Please discuss how your cultural background has helped shape your identity and/or worldview.
- The format must be 1-inch margins, Times New Roman, 12-point font, double-spaced, and must not exceed one page.
- Please proofread your statement, as grammatical or typographical errors will weaken your application
Policy Interest Statement
- Prompt: Please discuss and demonstrate your passion for public policy and level of interest in eventually working as a staffer in the Capitol.
- The format must be 1-inch margins, Times New Roman, 12-point font, double-spaced, and must not exceed one page.
- Please proofread your statement, as grammatical or typographical errors will weaken your application.
- Resume, not to exceed one page.
- Official or unofficial transcript(s) from each college or university attended.
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Method of Application
Selection Process
- Application deadline: February 24, 20,23 at 11:59 pm PST.
- Virtual interviews for select candidates: Friday, March 31 to Friday, April 7, 2023.
- Acceptance notification: Monday, April 10th, 2023.
- Internship start date: Monday, June 19th, 2023.
- Internship end date: Friday, August 25th, 2023.
- There is an optional extension for interns seeking employment in the Capitol community, subject to agreement with the host office and the APICA board.
- The listed dates are subject to change.
Use the link below to apply for the internship program