Scholarship Internship
 

Internship Application

The Federal Asian Pacific American Council (FAPAC) is offering internship opportunities for Asian American college students. For the year 2009, FAPAC will award up to two (2) paid internships. Each selected interns will receive $2,000 in stipend for their service, working 20 hours a week for approximately 10 weeks (April – July). The interns will assist FAPAC executive board and committee chairs to plan, organize, and coordinate the upcoming 24th National Leadership Training Conference which will be held in Houston, Texas, on May 11-15 2009. Selected interns will be required to work full-time at the conference, in Houston, Texas. All travel arrangements will be made by the recipient. At the conference, the selected interns will have opportunities to network with leaders in the Federal government and Asian Pacific American organizations.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Available to work full-time on May 11 – 15, 2009 on site at Hyatt Regency Houston,
  • Open to all Asian Pacific Americans, who are U. S. citizens or legal permanent residents of the United States,
  • Enrolled in a U.S. accredited college or university as a degree seeking student, and
  • Previous winners of FAPAC scholarships and internships are not eligible.

Selection Criteria: Selection of FAPAC interns will be based on applicant’s skills abilities and academic and special achievements.

  • Academic achievement
  • Personal merit
  • Leadership

To apply: Submit a one-page cover letter explaining why you believe the FAPAC internship will enhance your professional development, preparing you for your future career. In addition, submit your resume, college transcript and two (2) letter of references. Your completed application packet should be mailed to:

FAPAC P. O. Box 23184
Washington D.C. 20026-3184

Application Deadline: The postmark deadline for applications is February 28, 2009.

Enclosure checklist:
  - Cover letter
  - Resume
  - College transcripts
  - Two (2) letter of references

For further information, contact FAPAC Scholarship & Internship Chair, Justin Rhee at fapac@fapac.org or justinrhee@post.harvard.edu.

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