APAICS 2026 Congressional Internship
TO APPLY: PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE TO THE FOLLOWING LINKS AND NOT HANDSHAKE:
Overview
The Congressional Internship is designed for undergraduate students looking to increase their experience in public policy and service. This paid, eight or ten week-long program places interns in congressional offices and provides them with the opportunity to develop their leadership and professional skills, encourages political engagement, and fosters interests in public service careers.
Congressional Internship Program Dates:
2026 Summer
Program Dates: June 2, 2026 - July 24, 2026
Application Deadline: February 1, 2026 at 11:59PM ET
2026 Fall
Program Dates: September 9, 2026 - November 20, 2026
Application Deadline: March 31, 2026, 11:59PM ET
Location: Washington, D.C.
Application Guidelines:
Completed applications will include a(n):
Cover Letter expressing interest in the program
Resume (one page maximum)
Academic Transcript
One Letter of Recommendation
Responses to the following three questions (Response to each question should be no more than one page, double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font.):
Why should you be selected for this internship?
How have you incorporated public service thus far and how will you incorporate public service in your career going forward?
Describe a challenging situation you personally experienced. How did you handle it and what did you learn from your experience?
Questions?
Please contact programs@apaics.org.
More info here: https://www.apaics.org/congressional-internship