ILF Civic Fellowship Program

ILF Civic Fellowship Program

Program Overview: The International Leadership Foundation (ILF) identifies approximately 30 outstanding Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) college students annually to participate in an 8-10 week summer internship program in Washington D.C.

Geographic Scope: Washington D.C., with placements at federal agencies, U.S. Congress, D.C.-based nonprofits, and think tanks

Focus Areas:

Federal government internships

Congressional placements

Nonprofit and think tank work

Public service and civic engagement

Leadership development

Eligibility Requirements:

U.S. citizenship required

Minimum 3.0 GPA

Current undergraduate student in good standing

AANHPI heritage (students who identify as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander)

Applicants at all undergraduate levels (sophomores, juniors, seniors)

What is Provided:

Stipend upon successful program completion to help offset travel, housing, and living expenses in Washington D.C.

Full-time federal internship placement

Professional and leadership development workshops and seminars

Fireside chats and panel discussions with prominent AANHPI public service leaders

Network and community of peers and mentors

Leadership training

Applicant Responsibility:

Fellows are responsible for securing their own housing and managing living expenses (though stipend helps offset these)

Travel arrangements

Required Application Documents:

Official transcript

Resume

At least one letter of recommendation

Program Details:

Summer internship program (8-10 weeks)

Internships may be on-site or virtual depending on federal agency policy

Includes professional development workshops

Includes leadership development seminars

Opportunity to network with AANHPI leaders

Contact Information:

Email: fellow@ileader.org

Phone: 202-204-3019

General inquiries: ilf@ileader.org

Address: Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW #700, Washington DC 20004

Organization Background:

International Leadership Foundation (ILF) is a non-profit organization

Founded in 2000

Mission: Cultivate civic-minded future AANHPI leaders in public service

Promotes civic engagement, leadership, empowerment, and economic prosperity of the AAPI community

Has provided scholarships, leadership training, and educational programs to over 10,000 AAPI students

Based in Washington, D.C.