APAPA Southern California Summer Internship/Scholarship Program
2012 APAPA Southern California Summer Internship/Scholarship Program is accepting applications
The Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association- Southern California Regional Headquarters (APAPA-SCR) is awarding a number of internships for Asian and Pacific Islander (API) American college students. Current college students are eligible and encouraged to apply for this internship / scholarship opportunity. The purpose of the internship is to help students better understand California state and local government and to develop future leaders in the API community. Each intern must spend a minimum of 50 hours in the assigned office between July 9 – August 10, 2012, working for a local/state legislator, congress member, or constitutional officer in Southern California. All interns are also required to perform 50 community service hours after the internship under APAPA supervision.
Upon completion of the internship, each intern will be awarded a $500 scholarship. All interns who desire to serve the public and develop their leadership skills are encouraged to become an APAPA member. As a member, you can work closely with elected legislators and officials and participate in the planning of APAPA-SCR’s annual signature events. You will have opportunities to further develop your organizational and leadership skills.