CAPAL Scholarship Sponsored by State Farm
History:
Through the generous contribution of State Farm Insurance Companies®, this scholarship was established in 2001.
Description:
This scholarship is intended to make it possible for an aspiring undergraduate leader to benefit from the rich experience of interning in Washington D.C. for a summer. CAPAL seeks a demonstrated leader that has a strong interest in community development, commitment to public service, and is willing to work to better the Asian Pacific American community. An ideal scholar has a well-articulated vision of how a D.C. internship experience, the Washington Leadership Program and a Community Action Plan can further her or his leadership development and career goals.
Eligibility:
A continuing undergraduate college or university student (i.e., no graduating seniors).
Requirements:
1. Secured a public sector internship in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan
Area within any of the three branches of federal government (Executive,
Legislative or Judiciary), with a state or local official or government
agency, or at a non-profit organization.
2. Agree to work at an internship assignment full-time during the summer
for at least six weeks.
3. Agree to participate in CAPAL's summer Washington Leadership Program
and attend all of the weekly public policy seminars.
4. Agree to have a Community Action Plan proposed, approved and rehearsed
before her or his departure from Washington, D.C.
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General Application Requirements
Please submit the following:
1. Resume.
2. Statement of Purpose. (In the context of the Selection Criteria,
answer the following questions in a total of 750 words or less.)
a. What are your long-term goals? How will your summer internship
experience advance them?
b. Describe your educational, community work and internship experiences.
Please explain:
i. How these experiences have influenced your long-term career
goals; and
ii. How you demonstrated leadership during those experiences.
c. How will you use the experiences and knowledge that you gained
during your summer in Washington, D.C. to better the APA community
and your local community?
3. Financial Need Summary. Give a brief statement of your financial
need. List summer income sources, including internship stipend,
if any. Please provide documentation for all loans, grants, scholarships
and other sources of financial aid that you received for 2002-2003
school year.
4. Two (2) Letters of Reference
