ACA API Youth Program is crafted to cultivate leadership, teamwork, and a spirit of community service among Asian youth. Participants not only develop essential leadership skills but also learn the value of collaboration and cooperation through team-based projects and initiatives. Moreover, our program instills a deep sense of civic responsibility and empathy, encouraging youth to actively contribute to their communities through meaningful service projects. Together, we foster a new generation of confident, compassionate leaders who are poised to make a positive impact on the world around them.
Summer Youth Program
Three programs are available in the 2025 summer. These programs are designed to inspire civic engagement and foster future leaders while providing opportunities for students to explore, develop, and showcase their unique talents. The programs also seek to preserve and promote the heritage and cultures of API communities.
High school students (including rising high school students) and college students of API descent are strongly encouraged to apply. Upon successful completion of the program, all interns and projects will be awarded certification and scholarships.
Please feel free to reach out to us directly via email at [email protected] for any inquiry regarding this youth program.
High school students (including rising high school students) and college students of API descent are strongly encouraged to apply. Upon successful completion of the program, all interns and projects will be awarded certification and scholarships.
Please feel free to reach out to us directly via email at [email protected] for any inquiry regarding this youth program.
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2025 API Public Service Internship
The API Public Service Internship Program offers current and incoming college students a unique opportunity to gain firsthand experience in the operations of an elected office. Interns will work under the guidance of government officials, gaining valuable insights into public service and policymaking. All approved and successfully completed internship students will be granted ACA scholarship. 大学生和高中毕业生去政府部门(市长/国会议员/市议员办公室)的实习项目。实习结束后每个学生将得到ACA奖学金。
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2025 API Journalism Internship
The API Summer Journalism Internship provides valuable training for students passionate about Asian American culture, social justice, and civil engagement. Guided by an experienced mentor, participants will gain insights into the journalism industry, conduct research, and write articles related to the API community. Selected work will be published through various media outlets, including the San Diego Union-Tribune. All approved and successfully completed internship students will be granted ACA scholarship. 为本地喜欢写作的API高中学生开设的新闻实习。由新闻专业的大学生做指导教练，对当地亚裔社区, 组织及个体进行采访和报道。深入研究新闻的真实性、准确性、公正性等原则。学生不仅有机会提升其写作技能并为亚裔社区发声。他们的作品将发表在ACA 网站并争取在其它媒体展示。圆满完成实习的学生将得到ACA奖学金。
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2025 API Action for Community Advancement
Current and rising high school students are encouraged to propose a project of interest and assemble a team to bring their idea to life. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop leadership and teamwork skills while making a positive impact on the community. Team members may also include middle school students. All approved and successfully completed projects will be granted ACA scholarship. 开放式的社区服务项目。项目的选题、服务对象及方法等等将由高中生自己决定。ACA要求这些项目以服务圣地亚哥社区为目标。ACA建议（并非限制）以下一些主题 - 环境保护、心理健康、枪支管制、种族或移民问题，等等。圆满完成的项目会颁发ACA奖学金。
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2020 covid-19 relief project scholarship recipients
2023 summer internship scholarship recipients
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