Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) Congressional Fellowship

The APAICS Congressional Fellowship offers an opportunity to serve our nation and deepen understanding of public policy through participation in the legislative process. Fellows are placed with a congressional office or committee for 12 months and are given work equivalent to that of a congressional legislative aide. By the end of the Fellowship, Fellows will establish a professional network on Capitol Hill, understand how Congress operates, and acquire skills and expertise that make them marketable to congressional offices, federal agencies, nonprofits, and even private companies.

Applicants who commit to learning about and presenting on one of the following policy areas will get special consideration:

• Aerospace & Defense

• Health Policy

• Clean Energy & Innovation

• STEM

Eligibility Requirements

• Have completed their undergraduate or graduate degree and/or have at least five years of public service experience prior to the program start date.

  • ​Note: Select congressional host offices require candidates to have a graduate degree. We encourage applicants who will have completed a master’s degree or J.D. by September 2024 to apply. Having a graduate degree is advantageous as it will broaden a candidate’s ability to interview with a larger pool of host offices, but is not required for the fellowship program.

• Be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or individuals who are legally authorized to work full-time without restriction for any U.S. employer and who possess lawful evidence of employment authorization.

  • Note: Individuals who are seeking consideration under the “Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival” (DACA) policy must possess an Employment Authorization Document at the time of application that is valid throughout the program.

• Family members of the APAICS Board of Directors or National Advisory Council are prohibited from participating in any APAICS programs.