PAID INTERNSHIP AND SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: CONFERENCE ON ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN LEADERSHIP (CAPAL)

PAID INTERNSHIP AND SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: CONFERENCE ON ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN LEADERSHIP (CAPAL)

The Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership (CAPAL) is now accepting applications for its 2014 Federal Internship Program and Public Service Scholarship Program in Washington, DC.  This year, in honor of its 25th anniversary, CAPAL is aiming to fund 25 summer interns and scholars.

CAPAL’s internship and scholarship programs are perfect for students interested in the public sector. This opportunity will allow students to gain real-world experience in federal government and public service. The programs also include weekly leadership seminars, networking opportunities, and individual mentorship. All current students and all majors are welcome to apply. Contact applications@capal.org with any questions.

FEDERAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM:  CAPAL’s Federal Internship Program will place students in internships within the federal government in Washington, DC. Opportunities in regional offices, including California, Texas, and Wisconsin, may be possible Depending on interests and placement, intern duties could vary and may include policy or scientific research, project coordination and management, business, law, communication, and more. Each CAPAL intern will be awarded a $3,000 stipend plus $500 for travel/relocation expenses.

PUBLIC SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: CAPAL’s Public Service Scholarship Program is offering scholarships of $3,500 for outstanding students serving in unpaid public service internships (nonprofit or government) in the Washington, DC metropolitan area this summer.

APPLY ONLINE at http://www.capal.org/programs/scholarships-and-internships/. Early consideration will be given to applications received by Friday, February 14, 2014. Regular deadline is Friday, March 7, 2014.

CAPAL is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to building leadership and public policy knowledge within the Asian Pacific American (APA) community. Its mission is to promote Asian Pacific American interests and success in public service careers, to provide information and education on policy issues affecting the APA community, and to serve the APA community at large.