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Be sure to consult the Fellowship Website for complete eligibility and competition requirements.
Support for summer and semester internships in public service.
The Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership (CAPAL) seeks to empower Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) youth by increasing access to public service opportunities and building a strong AANHPI public service pipeline.
CAPAL offers several programs that support public service internships for undergraduates, graduates and recent alumni. Internships may be in-person, virtual or hybrid. All programs also include robust professional development and mentorship opportunities.
Public Service Internships
This program places students in public service internships with partners in Washington, D.C. and throughout the US. Areas include business, law, communication, scientific research, policy and more. Interns are awarded a minimum $3,000 stipend. Internships are available for summer, fall and spring.
U.S. Forest Service Public Land Corps & USDA ARS Program
Current students and recent alumni interested in natural resources, STEM, environmental sciences and related fields can apply for a full-time internship with the U.S. Forest service or U.S.D.A. Agricultural Research Service Program.
Public Service Scholarships
This program awards $3,000 scholarships to current students and recent alumni serving in self-identified unpaid, full-time public service internships over the summer.
U.S. citizenship is not required for CAPAL’s Public Service internships. Permanent residents, and in some instances, interns with appropriate work visas, are eligible to apply. Specific citizenship and residency requirements may vary by federal agency. CAPAL’s scholarships, however, are open to all students, regardless of residency or citizenship status.
Deadlines for these awards are typically in mid-December (spring term), mid-February (summer term) or mid-July (fall term). Refer to the program website for more details and specific dates. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so apply early. The application opens annually in early November.
$3,000 stipend and up to $500 travel reimbursement.
| Requirements | Details |
|---|---|
| Year(s) of Application | Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Alumni/Non-enrolled, Masters, Doctoral |
Minimum Grade Point Average |
3.0 |
Citizenship |
No Requirements |
| Campus Nomination Required | No |
Last updated: June 25, 2025
Fully-funded summer program for college juniors to study at one of several Junior Summer Institutes (JSI) in areas of public service and international affairs. Covers tuition at a PPIA JSI, $1,500 stipend, housing and meal plan, books and course materials.
Educational and development opportunity for top undergraduate students to explore current issues at a preeminent policy thinktank in Washington, D.C. Housing, meals, travel reimbursement, and stipend ($250 for Honors Program, $1,250 for Honors Academy).
Weekends introduce students to the broad range of opportunities available in the field of public service. Fully funded weekend including travel to select institutions.