ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN INSTITUTE
FOR CONGRESSIONAL STUDIES
2011-2012 FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
WASHINGTON, D.C.
The Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) offers full-time
legislative and public policy fellowships in Washington, D.C.
Term: Nine months (beginning in September 2011 and ending in May 2012)
Benefits:
 Fellowship placement in a Congressional office, Federal agency, or non-profit organization
 $20,000 stipend to cover housing and personal expenses
 Separate stipend for basic health insurance coverage
 Complimentary air travel to and from Washington, D.C. (provided by Southwest Airlines)
Minimum Requirements to Apply for the 2011-2012 APAICS Fellowship Program:
 Demonstrated interest in the political process and public policy
 Demonstrated understanding of Asian Pacific American community affairs
 Demonstrated leadership abilities
 Relevant work/internship experience
 Excellent oral and written communication skills
 Bachelor’s degree or graduate degree from an accredited educational institution
 Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
 U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency by September 1, 2011
Letters of recommendation and official transcripts must be postmarked by March 31, 2011.
All other application materials must be received by March 31, 2011 at apaics@apaics.org.
Semi-finalists will be contacted for a telephone interview. All applicants will receive a final
decision by June 2011.
If you have questions, please contact Ruby G. Moy, APAICS Acting Executive Director, at
ruby@apaics.org or (202) 296-9200.
ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR CONGRESSIONAL STUDIES
2011-2012 APAICS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM APPLICATION FORM
PERSONAL INFORMATION
FIRST NAME
MIDDLE NAME
LAST NAME
CELL PHONE
HOME PHONE
PREFERRED EMAIL
CURRENT ADDRESS
PERMANENT ADDRESS
AGE CATEGORY
UNDER 20
STATUS
U.S. CITIZEN
21-25
26-30
OTHER
LEGAL PERMANENT RESIDENT
ETHNICITY
EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION
UNDERGRADUATE
SCHOOL
DEGREE RECEIVED
GRADUATION DATE
CUMULATIVE GPA
GRADUATE SCHOOL
(if applicable)
DEGREE RECEIVED
GRADUATION DATE
CUMULATIVE GPA
FELLOWSHIP PLACEMENT PREFERENCES (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL OFFICE
REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL OFFICE
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
PREFERRED OFFICES/AGENCIES/ORGANIZATIONS:*
*APAICS reserves the right to make all final placement decisions
ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR CONGRESSIONAL STUDIES
2011-2012 APAICS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM APPLICATION FORM
Please submit the following documents to apaics@apaics.org by March 31, 2011.
 Both pages of the 2011-2012 APAICS Fellowship Program Application Form, completed
and digitally signed (check box)
 A cover letter addressing why you should be selected for an APAICS Fellowship
Program and how the fellowship will further your personal and professional goals
 A résumé listing your educational background, work experience, extracurricular
activities, community involvement, and honors/awards received
 A writing sample addressing the following prompt (not to exceed 750 words)
What role does the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) play and
why do you want to be an integral part of the Caucus?
The application materials listed above should be combined into one digital file and submitted
as a Microsoft Word document (*.doc, *.docx) or Adobe PDF (*.pdf). If you have any questions
on file formatting, please contact us at apaics@apaics.org or (202) 296-9200.
In addition to the above, please have the following materials sent directly to the APAICS office:
 One copy of your official transcript from each school from which you received a degree
and/or are currently enrolled (sent directly from each school to APAICS)
 Two (2) letters of recommendation (from persons not related to you) who can evaluate
your potential as a fellow (e.g., from an employer, community leader and/or professor)
These materials should be sent to:
APAICS Fellowship Program
1001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 530
Washington, DC 20036
How did you hear about the APAICS Fellowship Programs?
School Career Services Center
APAICS Website/Mailing List
APAICS Alumni (Name: __________________________________)
Other: ________________________________________________________________
By checking this box, I certify that all information provided in this application is
complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge, and that any essays and statements
are my original work.
Date
ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR CONGRESSIONAL STUDIES
2011-2012 APAICS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION LETTER REQUEST
To Whom It May Concern:
____________________________ is applying for a Fellowship with the Asian Pacific American
Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) in Washington, DC.
As part of the process, the applicant is required to submit a letter of recommendation. We would
appreciate it if you would evaluate the applicant’s potential as an APAICS Fellow on official
letterhead and include your contact information.
Please mail the recommendation letter to the address provided below. All letters must be
postmarked by March 31, 2011. No extensions will be allowed.
APAICS Fellowship Program
1001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 530
Washington, DC 20036
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact the APAICS office at (202) 296-9200.
Thank you for your support!