ILF Civic Fellowship Accepting Asian Pacific
American Student Applications for 2020
The International Leadership Foundation (ILF) is pleased to announce that the application process for the 2020 Civic Fellowship Program is open and ongoing until December 31,2020.
Every year, ILF’s selection committee identifies approximately 30 outstanding Asian Pacific American (APA) college students to spend 8 to 10 weeks interning at a federal agency or an office at Congressional members in Washington D.C. during the
summer.
Students accepted into the program are known as Civic Fellows and will receive a stipend of $2,000 USD upon program completion. In addition to their full-time federal internships, they will attend weekly professional development workshops and leadership training. Fellows are responsible for their own travel, housing, and living expenses.
“One of ILF’s goals is to prepare and advocate for the next generation of leaders in public service”, said Chairman of ILF Dr Paul Hsu. “It is so important to increase exposure and understanding of civic engagement so that young leaders can takeaction to support their communities in relevant ways”.
Based on the interests and majors of selected Civic Fellowship candidates, ILF will help place them with federal agencies, congressional offices, or the White House.
Undergraduate students of APA heritage are encouraged to apply. Requirements include United States citizens, minimum 3.0 GPA, and current undergraduate sophomores, juniors, or seniors. Additional documents and application materials may be required. Application is open now and must be submitted by December 31, 2019. To learn more or submit an application,visit
www.ILFnational.org
About ILF
The International Leadership Foundation (ILF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that promotes the civic awareness, public service, and economic effectiveness of the Asian Pacific American (APA) community. Our mission is to develop young leaders in the United States, Asia, and other Pacific Rim countries in the fields of public service, entrepreneurship, and international business and politics through a network of business and community leaders.
Since our founding in 2000, ILF has provided scholarships and leadership training for over a thousand select APA college students nation-wide. ILF has a network of national advisory boards and global advisory councils in 20 cities, comprised of professional, civic, business, and community leaders. We help prepare the young generation to become leaders in the public, business, academic, community, and professional fields.
To donate through the Combined Federal Campaign, please submit to CFC #24372. Learn more at www.ILFnational.org
For more information call OC Chairwoman
Anila Ali
Anila2008@gmail.com
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