APAC Summer Internship Program
The Asian Pacific American Coalition (APAC) Summer Internship program provides interested students an opportunity to gain much needed career experience. Most high school and college students are looking for work experience that is meaningful and hands on. The APAC Summer Internship program is a great way for students to attain both of those goals. We offer internships with elected officials and community-based organizations. Moreover, our internships can also provide real world work experiences and allow you to discover your capabilities. APAC internships are wonderful benefit to students personally and professionally.
The APAC Summer Internship program is now accepting applications until February 10, 2025. We welcome applications from full-time students from high school and college. The minimum age to apply is 16 years of age. Scroll below for the 2025 Application and Guidelines.
The internship schedules vary depending on office location, but in general, the duration is from June to August. We ask all interns to avoid scheduling their personal or family summer vacation during their internship duration. We expect APAC interns to honor the time commitment made for their full internship experience.
After successful completion of their internship and an exit interview with an APAC board member, the student will receive a $2,000 stipend.
APAC Summer Internship Testimonials
“I have been an APAC intern for two summers, first serving in the Office of San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria and this past summer, in the Office of Congressman Scott Peters. As a veteran of this program, I can confidently state that APAC has played a crucial role in both my personal and professional growth. Through my experiences, I have become much more knowledgeable about local and national political issues, gained key skills while communicating with constituents and other local leaders, and became more deeply embedded in the political sector. My internships have allowed me to gain experience and narrow in on the specific field that I am interested in working in after graduating. I highly recommend anyone interested in bettering their leadership skills or looking to gain experience in various sectors to apply for the APAC internship.”
~ I. Giridhar, APAC Summer Intern 2024.
“As an APAC intern, I was honored to intern with the Office of Mayor Todd Gloria, where I learned first-hand about public policy and the legislative process. Whether I was helping to write talking points for the mayor, assisting constituents, or marching in the Pride Parade, the internship experience was truly rewarding, and I gained a much deeper understanding of local governance. I would highly recommend the APAC internship to anyone who’s looking to advance their civic engagement and leadership skills.”
~ E. Wong, APAC Summer Intern 2022
APAC Scholarship Application
We are now accepting applications.
We welcome applications from full-time students from high school and college, regardless of ethnicity. The internship schedules vary depending on office location, but in general, the duration is from June to August. After successful completion of their internship and an exit interview with an APAC board member, the student will receive a $2,000 stipend.
Please feel free to contact Natasha Wong if you have any questions or concerns at info@apacsd.org with SCHOLARSHIP in the subject line.
Click here to download Summer Internship Application Form
Click here for the Summer Internship Guidelines
Summer Internship 2024 Testimonials
Summer Internship 2023 Testimonials
The Asian Pacific American Coalition (APAC) is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals. Our programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying by reason of the following actual or perceived characteristics: age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital or parental status, medical condition, nationality, national origin, actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.