APICA 2023 Summer Internship Program for International Students

In collaboration with the CA Asian Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus, Our mission 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, with a goal towards creating and promoting a growing cohort of Capitol staffers and advocates

• Table of Content
• About Asian Pacific Islander Capitol Association (APICA)
• APICA Summer Internship Program
• Aim and Benefits of APICA Summer Internship Program
• Requirements for APICA Summer Internship Program Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for APICA Summer Internship Program
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Asian Pacific Islander Capitol Association (APICA)

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.

APICA Summer Internship Program

Aim and Benefits of APICA Summer Internship Program

• Interns receive a stipend of $4,960 for the ten-week period. 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

Requirements for APICA Summer Internship Program Qualification

• 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.

Interview date, Process and Venue for APICA Summer Internship Program

Selection Process

• Application deadline: February 24, 2023 at 11:59pm 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 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.

Documents Required for Application

• 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.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit APICA website