APAICS is Now Accepting Applications for the AREAA Housing Fellowship Program in Washington, D.C. (2012 – 2013)
The Asian Pacific American Institute of Congressional Studies (APAICS) and the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) join together to establish the AREAA Housing Fellowship Program. This is a congressional fellowship program administered by APAICS to provide fellows with the unique educational experience as full-time staff in the U.S. Congress. The purpose is to develop a pipeline of leaders who are dedicated to Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in the housing and community development context.
Applicants must have a strong commitment to public service, the Asian American and Pacific Islander community, and must have demonstrated experience in the field of housing and community development. The AREAA Fellow will be placed in a congressional office and will work on housing and community development issues facing Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, along with other important issues facing the US Congress. The fellow will also participate in special events hosted by APAICS and AREAA.
Founded in 1994, the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) is a national non-partisan, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting Asian Pacific American participation and representation at all levels of the political process, from community service to elected office.
Founded in 2003, the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) is a nonprofit professional trade organization dedicated to promoting sustainable homeownership opportunities in Asian American communities by creating a powerful national voice for housing and real estate professionals that serve this dynamic market. AREAA is the sponsor of this fellowship program.
Term: May 2012 – May 2013
Benefits:
➢ Fellowship placement in a congressional office, federal agency, or non-profit organization
➢ $35,000 fellowship stipend
➢ Separate stipend for basic health insurance coverage
➢ Complimentary air travel to and from Washington, D.C. (U.S. continental travel provided by Southwest Airlines)
➢ Leadership trainings led by APAICS staff
➢ Networking opportunities at numerous APAICS events
➢ Access to a lifelong national network of APAICS alumni
Minimum requirements to apply for the AREAA 2012 – 2013 Fellowship Program:
➢ Demonstrated interest in the political process and public policy
➢ Experience in the field of housing and community development
➢ Demonstrated understanding of Asian American and Pacific Islander issues
➢ Demonstrated leadership experience
➢ Excellent oral and written 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
Please submit the following required documents to APAICS Program Director at AREAAFellowship@apaics.org in a PDF document by March 1, 2012:
➢ 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 writing sample of 500 words or less answering the following question: What role does the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) play and why do you want to be an integral part of the work of the Housing Task Force of the Caucus?
➢ A writing sample of 500 words or less answering the following question: What do you think is the most pressing housing or community development issue facing the Asian American and Pacific Islander community? If you were a policymaker, how would you address this issue?
➢ Resume
➢ Two (2) letters of recommendations
➢ Official transcripts
Your application will not be considered until these documents are received. Semi-finalists will be contacted for a telephone interview. All applicants will receive a final decision by April 2012. If you have questions, please contact APAICS Program Director at AREAAfellowship@apaics.org or (202) 296-9200.
For additional questions, contact Program Director at AREAAfellowship@apaics.org.
–Caroline
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