2006 Statistical Portrait of the Nation's Asian and Pacific Islander Populations
The UCLA Asian American Studies Center is pleased to provide this 2006 statistical portrait of the Asian American and Pacific Islander populations produced by the US Census Bureau for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. The following are examples of few of the many statistics reported:
3.4%: Percentage growth of the Asian population between 2003 and 2004, the highest of any race group during that time period.
9.8%: Poverty rate for Asians in 2004, down from 11.8 percent in 2003.
8.7 million: The number of U.S. residents who were born in Asia. Asian-born residents comprise one-fourth of the nation's total foreign-born population.
For more statistics, you may download the document here.
NYC ImMigrant Heritage Trail- Summer Research Intern
The Lower East Side Tenement Museum's mission is to promote tolerance and historical perspective through the preservation and interpretation of the variety of immigrant and migrant experiences on Manhattan's Lower East Side, gateway to America. Currently, the Museum is working on a new project called the NYC ImMigrant Heritage Trail. The intern will assist the ImMigrant Heritage Project Associate to develop the NYC ImMigrant Heritage Trail. The intern will:
Conduct survey of properties in the LES national historic district;
Research historic, cultural, artistic and culinary sites related to the immigrant experience in NYC;
Expand the database of sites in Manhattan and the other boroughs to be featured in the Trail;
Identify potential partners and generate a list of contacts;
Develop a list of additional resources on the immigrant experience, such as books, videos, activities and events;
Research public transportation and parking facilities in NYC; and
Work with museum staff and web designer to develop prototype of website.
Position will run May through September, hours are flexible.
Excellent research, communication, organization and writing skills required. Possess strong interest in the NYC immigrant experience. Knowledge of cultural institutions, service agencies, businesses, and transportation systems in Manhattan is helpful. Understanding of web design is highly desirable.
APPLYING:
Interested candidates should e-mail a cover letter and resume to Danielle Linzer, dlinzer@tenement.org, or fax these materials to her at 212-431-0402. No phone calls please.
The Norm Mineta Internship Immersion Program
Deadline: February 3, 2006 (Applications after the deadline will be accepted on a space-available basis)
The Norm Mineta Internship Immersion Program was established by Congress to provide internship opportunities within the U.S. Department of Defense and other defense agencies for United States Asian American/Pacific Islander students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The program will be offered during summer from May 24 - August 5, 2006
Students will receive a full scholarship covering The Washington Center's program fee, fully-furnished housing in the DC metro area, a weekly stipend of $250, and roundtrip travel to and from DC.
For more information, Click here to download the application, or click here to download the brochure.
Smithsonian Minority Internship Program
Deadline: Postmarked by February 1, 2006 for Summer or Fall
The Office of Fellowships offers a number of opportunities for minority groups who are underrepresented in the Smithsonian scholarly programs. Stipend awards are available for interns to participate in supervised ongoing research, or museum-related activities for periods of ten weeks. Minority undergraduate and beginning graduate students are encouraged to apply.
Term: 10 weeks
Stipend: $400 per week
For more information, Click here to view/download the application.
James E. Webb Internship Program
Deadline: Postmarked by February 1, 2006
This program was established to promote excellence in the management of not-for-profit organizations. Internships are offered to U.S. minority undergraduate seniors and graduate students majoring in areas of business or public administration. Interns are placed in offices, museums, and research institutes throughout the Smithsonian Institution.
Term: 10 weeks (starting in June)
Stipend: $450 per week
For more information, Click here to view/download the application.
Smithsonian Internship Programs
There are over a dozen other internship opportunities sponsored by the Smithsonian and other museums.
Please visit http://www.si.edu/ofg/internopp.htm for more information.
APAICS FELLOWSHIPS AND INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS FOR 2006-2007
Deadline: Postmarked by February 15, 2006
The Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS)
has released applications for its 2006-2007 Fellowship Programs.
The Fellowship Programs are designed to provide opportunities to two
individuals who are committed to Asian Pacific Islander American
communities, and who plan to pursue careers in public service.
The two 2006-2007 Fellowship Programs are:
Aratani Foundation/Daniel K. Inouye Fellowship Program
Anheuser-Busch/Frank Horton Fellowship Program
There are three more fellowship/internship programs:
2006 Summer Internship Program
2006-2007 Sodexho Health Fellowship
2006-2007 California Endowment Health and Public Policy Fellow
Information on all APAICS paid fellowships and internship programs are
available on APAICS' website: http://www.apaics.org/.
Candidates can also request an application by e-mail by sending a message to apaics@apaics.org.
The Norm Mineta Internship Immersion Program
Deadline: Extended to 11/14/05
The Norm Mineta Internship Immersion Program was established by Congress to provide internship opportunities within the U.S. Department of Defense and other defense agencies for United States Asian American/Pacific Islander students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The program will be offered during spring semester from January 19 - May 6, 2006
Students will receive a full scholarship covering The Washington Center's program fee, fully-furnished housing in the DC metro area, a weekly stipend of $250, and roundtrip travel to and from DC.
For more information, Click here to view/download the application.
CAPAL offers three $2,000 scholarships to enable outstanding college students with the potential for leadership to work full-time and learn about ways to effect public policy in order to better benefit and serve Asian Pacific American communities.
The mission of CAPAL is to promote APA interests and success in public sector careers, to provide information and education on policy issues affecting the APA community, and to serve the APA community at large.
Scholarships Offered:
Asha Jaini Emerging Leader Scholarship
Senator Paul Simon Scholarship
MAASU/CAPAL Attapong P. Mellenthin Memorial Scholarship
Each scholarship has different requirements, so please download the application for more details.
For more information, Click here to view/download the application.
OCA Summer Internship Program
Deadline: 3/15/05
OCA's program is largest internship program for APIA college students in Washington, D.C. and it is the oldest program. We have produced many interns who have continued their careers in the public sector or have remained active within the APIA community.
Requirements
Undergraduate (If graduate students are interested in volunteering or working as fellows if funds are available, please contact the OCA office at 202-223-5500.)
Demonstrated interest in public affairs
Oral and written communication skills
Commitment to work for a minimum of 10 weeks (Internship term start and end dates are flexible and may work around intern's schedule.)
For more information, Click here to view/download the application.
Smithsonian Institute's Asian Pacific American Program (SI APAP) Summer Internship Program
Deadline: 3/14/05
The SI APAP has two unpaid summer internships for UVA students. The internship is open to students at any of the UVA schools and at all class levels (1st - 4th+), graduate and undergraduate. Applicants must demonstrate sufficient experiential and/or academic knowledge of one or more of the following three Asian Pacific American communities: Japanese American, Filipino American and Vietnamese American.
Interested candidates must complete a two (2) page application, and submit all materials by email by 5pm EST on Monday, March 14th.
For more information, Click here to view/download the application.
Contact Information
Asian Pacific American Studies
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400708
Charlottesville, VA 22904-4708
phone 434-924-7133
fax 434-924-3889 apas-program@virginia.edu
