2026 SikhLEAD - Summer Internship Application

SikhLEAD 2026 Internship Application - Washington DC

Application Deadline January 15th, 2026
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 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 (Public, Private, Non-Profit) and organizations/employers you are interested to intern with: *
Who would you recommend or nominate as a speaker or role model for our speaker sessions?

Availability
Will you come to DC and attend all sessions starting from June 6th, 2026 through July 31st, 2026 including the SikhLEAD orientation, the speakership series every weekend (in person with the exception of July 4th) through the 2026 summer internship program and fully commit to completing a Seva 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*

SikhLEAD 2026 Internship Application - Washington DC