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

Eligibility Criteria

  • 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.

Offered Benefits

  • 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

Application Process

Go to Asian Pacific Islander Capitol Association (APICA) on docs.google.com to apply

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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