Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center Internships 2024

The Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center Internships for 2024-2025 are available to international students, with a flexible internship duration of 10-15 weeks. APAC provides modest internship stipends for each semester.

The Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center is dedicated to reimagining the concept of a 21st-century museum. They engage with communities in innovative ways, transcending conventional boundaries and barriers. Operating as a mobile museum, they bring the history, art, and culture of Asian Pacific Americans to the public through unique online museum experiences and physical locations across the United States.

The Center aims to redefine and expand the traditional museum model to create spaces for civic engagement, critical dialogue, and social justice. Their public programs, including signature series like Culture Labs, encourage visitors to explore, discover, and learn through direct interactions with artists, scholars, and cultural practitioners. These events highlight art and culture as mediums for fostering unity in a new museum experience.

Key Details:

• Institution: Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center
• Locations: United States
• Eligible Majors: All fields of study
• Internship Duration: Typically, internships last 10-15 weeks, with flexibility in terms of part-time hours (20-30 per week) and start/end dates.
• Application Deadlines:
  • Summer 2023 (June-August): Apply no later than March 10, 2023
  • Fall 2023 (September-December): Apply no later than June 09, 2023
  • Spring 2024 (February-May): Apply no later than November 10, 2023

Benefits of Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center Internships:

The internships at APAC include modest stipends for each semester, although funding is limited and highly competitive. Interns may also have the option to receive academic credit from their universities. Additionally, there are opportunities for funded internships through scholarship programs offered by the Smithsonian Office of Fellowships and Internships.

For the fall term, students at the University of Hawai‘i can apply for the Francis & Sara Sogi Fellowship to intern at the Smithsonian.

Eligibility Criteria for Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center Internships:

To be eligible for these internships, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Required Language: English
• Eligible Countries: Open to students from all countries
• Current undergraduate students (sophomores, juniors, and seniors), graduate students, and recent graduates
• Applicants from all academic disciplines are welcome

Application Process for Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center Internships:

To apply for internships at the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center, follow these steps:

1. Ensure you have the necessary documents, including:
   • A cover letter (up to 2 pages) addressing why you want to intern at APAC and what knowledge and skills you hope to gain from the internship.
   • Unofficial academic transcripts from all higher education institutions you have attended.
   • A resume that includes relevant experience, technical proficiency in social media platforms, coding languages, and software like Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite.
   • Two letters of recommendation addressing your academic ability, professionalism, and adaptability to a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
   • One relevant work sample.
2. Submit the application materials through the Smithsonian’s SOLAA portal.
3. Within SOLAA, follow the instructions on the left navigation bar and select the option for the Asian Pacific American Center Internship Program.

If you encounter any issues or have questions, you can contact APAC via email at APAC@si.edu.

For more information about the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center Internships, visit their official website and apply through the provided links.

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