10/29/2025
IT’S HAPPENING: -Asian Pacific American Advocates is now accepting applications for
the 2026 Summer Internship Program! Undergraduate students (and recent grads) interested in
uplifting Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities are highly
encouraged to apply . Apply by November 30, 2025 to receive priority consideration. The final
deadline to apply is January 4, 2026.
Why should you consider this opportunity? 🤔
🏛 This is a full-time + PAID internship based in Washington DC. You’ll receive a $5,250 stipend
for participating in the program from June 1 - August 7 , 2026.
💻 You'll gain valuable professional work experience at congressional offices, federal or local
government agencies, corporations, and nonprofits (including OCA National Center).
✏ You’ll attend leadership development, professional development, and personal enrichment
programming, learn more about issues affecting AANHPIs, meet with legislative officials to
advocate for AANHPI causes, and bond with a diverse cohort.
💼 You’ll be assigned an experienced mentor to support your professional and personal
development.
Learn more and apply at bit.ly/ocasummerintern .
The OCA Internship Program is generously sponsored by the William H.P. & Sinforosa Tan Kaung
Internship Endowment Fund, The Robert S. Chao AAPI Advocacy Memorial Foundation, the
Cindy Tong Memorial Fund, Stan Lou, and individual donors.
