Apply now to intern in a congressional office this summer — remotely and safely
Application for the2021 KAGC Congressional Fellowship is now open!
The annual program places qualifying undergraduate students in the office of select members of Congress for a unique opportunity throughout the summer. This summer, 11 offices in both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives will be hosting KAGC Congressional Fellows.
Since 2017, 14 offices of members of Congress in both sides of the aisle and in both chambers have hosted 16 KAGC Congressional Fellows. Below are the offices the 2021 KAGC Congressional Fellows may be placed in:
Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) Chair, Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
Rep. Gregory Meeks (D, NY-5) Chair, House Foreign Affairs Committee
Rep. Adam Smith (D, WA-9) Chair, House Committee on Armed Services
The list of hosting offices is subject to change. Even though there are more hosting offices this year than summer 2020, please be advised that due to the increased level of interest in this program, the available spots for fellowship placement is still limited. It is highly recommended that interested students contact KAGC as soon as possible.
Through the annual KAGC Congressional Fellowship, qualified undergraduate students are placed in the office of a member of Congress for the summer. Applicants must be pre-selected by KAGC for final consideration by a hosting member's office, but while in this program, it is not the participating student's responsibility to find an internship position on her/his/their own.
Each Fellow serves for 10 weeks* in the assigned office. While Fellows take an unpaid position and work remotely, they will receive a stipend up to $2,000 from KAGC. Additionally, educational, social, and mentorial support is provided throughout the program.
*subject to change according to the circumstances of each hosting office
Application due Friday, March 26th
Phone interviews will be conducted in the following days.
🤔 Interested, but unsure if this is for you?
Not to worry! Join us this Thursday evening on Zoom to hear from Korean Americans in the Biden Administration who will be sharing their experiences on the campaign, in elected office, and in the internship programs — and how they have advocated for our community in their professional and personal capacities. Hear from these trailblazers as well as alumni of the KAGC Congressional Fellowship program and ask us any questions. Click the image below to sign up for the webinar. ⬇️
For more information on offices who hosted previous KAGC Congressional Fellows and on additional support provided to students, please find us on Facebook and Instagram! For any inquiries, please do not hesitate to reach KAGC office by email info@kagc.us or by phone at (202) 450-4252.
The largest nationwide network of Korean American voters, KAGC is a non-partisan, not-for-profit organization dedicated to uplifting our community through active civic engagement. With various civic engagement programs throughout the year, KAGC educates the public on the key issues of the Korean American community and empowers the community members to amplify their voice. KAGC is a 501(c)(3) organization, and donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowable under the law. All information discussed in this brief is intended for civic education purposes only. KAGC does not endorse or oppose any political party, candidate, or campaign. All rights reserved.
