OCA - Asian Pacific American Advocates Summer Internship Program
For over 35 years, OCA National Center has hosted one of the longest-running internship programs in the nation’s capital for college students interested in uplifting the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander community.
The Priority Deadline to apply is November 30, 2025 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time.
The Final Deadline to apply is January 5, 2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time.
Program Status: Applications for the 2026 program are now open.
Undergraduate students (and recent graduates) who have demonstrated interest in Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) issues and causes are highly encouraged to apply.
The 2026 internship program will be in-person. All interns must relocate to Washington, D.C. for the duration of the program.
Please read the program details, eligibility requirements, and frequently asked questions prior to submitting your application. If you have any questions, please contact cassie.micah@ocanational.org
