The Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) is currently accepting applications from college students for its summer internship program. The APAICS internship program encourages the political and civic involvement of young Asian Pacific Islander American, fosters their interest in careers in politics and public policy, and develops their leadership skills. SMART has worked with APAICS in the past and encourages Sikh American students to apply for this program, which includes a $2,500 stipend. Every year, APAICS selects ten to twelve students for a first-hand learning experience in American politics. Interns work in congressional offices, federal agencies, and non-profit organizations in Washington DC. Placements last summer included three offices in the House of Representatives, the Congressional Research Service, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Department of Labor, the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, and the National League of Cities. Through a series of seminars, they learn about national Asian Pacific Islander American advocacy organizations and network with peers from the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute and the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation. The application deadline is January 30. Applications can be downloaded from the APAICS website at www.apaics.org. Please call 202/296-9200 or e-mail apaics@apaics.org for more information.
