The Taiwanese American Citizens League is excited to offer political internship opportunities again in summer 2026! College students will have the chance to experience the inner workings of the U.S. legislative system by joining the day-to-day of a political office in LA/OC and build relationships across the Taiwanese American community through unique program workshops and events. The goal of this leadership program is to foster the long-term interest of future leaders in all areas of service, both private and public, while developing identity and character through cultural and community awareness.
We are proud to continue cultivating and nurturing the leaders of tomorrow.
WHEN:
The 8-week term will run from June 15, 2026 and end on August 7, 2026. Orientation weekend will be held on June 13-14 and the awards/closing ceremony will be held the weekend of August 15 (dates subject to change).
WHERE:
Political interns will be assigned to offices in California located throughout the Greater Los Angeles and Orange County areas.
WHO:
College students or recent graduates
HOW:
To be considered, the following items must be submitted for review:
- Completed application form.
- A typed statement of purpose (300-500 words) describing yourself, and reasons for your interest in this program.
- Two letters of reference.
- A copy of your most recent transcript.
- Resume
Applicants who pass this written portion will be contacted for interviewing.
DEADLINE:
Application materials must be submitted by February 28, 2026, 11:59pm PST.
OTHER:
Each participant is responsible for one’s own housing and transportation during the program. Participants will not receive compensation from the participating offices. Upon successful completion of the program, participants will receive a $2500 stipend from TACL.
QUESTIONS: Email internship@tacl.org.
FAQ
Who is eligible for the program?
Participants must be actively enrolled in an accredited U.S. associate, bachelor, master, or doctoral program in fall 2025 and/or spring 2026. Must be over 18 years old by the program start and a U.S. permanent resident or citizen.
How do I submit my letters of recommendation?
Two letters of recommendation are required: at least 1 must be a faculty or staff member from the school you attend, and at least 1 must speak to your community involvement. Do not include persons who have only casual knowledge of you, or persons related to you by blood or marriage.
Please have your recommenders directly email their letters of recommendation to internship@tacl.org.
I made a mistake! Can I resubmit my application?
The Google form can be resubmitted as many times as you’d like up until the application deadline. The latest submission before the deadline will be the one evaluated. The form cannot be edited after submission.
I’m not majoring in political science. Can I still apply?
Yes! Our goal is to cultivate and nurture the leaders of tomorrow, regardless of your major.
Do I need to be Taiwanese to apply?
Our internship program is open to students of any background. We encourage all interested candidates to apply!
I’m part of ____ political party. Should I apply?
Yes! TACL is a nonpartisan organization. Our goal is to cultivate and nurture the leaders of tomorrow, regardless of your political party affiliations.
How can I support this program?
The internship program is volunteer-run! Our students and volunteers appreciate any monetary or in-kind donations to TACL. With any donations, please specify that you’d like your donation to go toward the internship program.
To further discuss how you can support, please email internship@tacl.org.