2025 SikhLEAD - Summer Internship Application

SALDEF - SikhLEAD Internship Application - Washington DC
This application requires the submission of a Resume, Writing Sample (academic/research paper, or a published article (including a blog)) and 2 Letters of Recommendation.
Personal Information
First Name*
Middle Name
Last Name*
Birth Date*

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Citizenship Status*
Gender*

Additional Information
Have you applied to any SikhLEAD programs (Internship or Leadership Development Program) before? Please specify years applied.
How did you hear about the SikhLEAD Internship Program?
Please list your US State Senator(s) and US House Member(s).*
Please specify which Sector (Federal, Law) and organizations (Non-Profit) you are interested to intern with: *

Availability
Will you come to DC and attend all sessions starting from June 7th, 2025 through August 9th, 2025 including the SikhLEAD orientation, the speakership series every weekend (some in person and others virtual with the exception of July 5th) through the 2025 summer internship program and fully commit to completing a group project in person in DC (e.g. Langar on the Hill)?*

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Brief Essay Questions: Please limit your response to 500 words for each question.
What is your relationship with the Sikh value of seva, or selfless service?*
Please discuss what you hope to gain from SikhLEAD experience?*
How do your academic, professional, or campus/community activities or goals relate to this desired position?*
Is there an advocacy issue that you are passionate about and/or would like to advocate for and if so, why?*
Would you like to be added to the SALDEF mailing list?

Upload Required Documents (.pdf or word document preferred)
Cover Letter*

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Resume*

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Transcript (unofficial accepted)*

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Your Headshot/Photograph*

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Short Bio*

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2 Letters of Recommendation*

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One to Two pages Writing Sample (Your writing sample could be a academic/research paper, or a published article (including a blog)).*

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I hereby certify that all the information provided in this application is accurate and correct (type full legal name)*
Date*

SALDEF - SikhLEAD Internship Application - Washington DC