2026 SikhLEAD-Summer Internship Application

SALDEF - SikhLEAD Internship Application - Regional

Application Deadline January 31st, 2026
This application requires the submission of a Resume and One Recommendation letter/Transcript (unofficial accepted- College students) for High School Students.
First Name*
Middle Name
Last Name*
Birth Date*

MonthDayYear
Citizenship Status*
Gender*
Permanent Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Alternate Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Applicant E-mail Address*

Additional Information
Please list your assembly member(s) and State senator(s).
All SikhLEAD Regional Interns will either be assigned to complete a SEVA project or a full-time internship. We offer a variety of internships (Public/Private Sector, Congressional, STEM Fields) in your region. Please select which category you are interested in:

Seva ProjectInternshipUndecidedOther
If you identify with a political party, please consider listing it here so we can potentially match you with congressional offices/organizations.
Have you applied to any SikhLEAD programs before? Please specify years applied.
How did you hear about the SikhLEAD Internship Program?
Are you fluent in any languages other than English? If so, please list.
What other skills or talents would you like to share with us?

Availability
Will you attend all sessions starting from June 6th, 2026 through August 1st, 2026 including the SikhLEAD orientation, Virtual speakership series every week (with the exception of July 4th) through the 2026 Summer Internship program and fully commit to either completing a Seva project or completing a full time Internship (20 hours/week for 8 weeks) that aligns with public service in your own region?*

YesNo

Brief Essay Questions: Please provide answers to the following questions in 500 words or less each.
What is your relationship with the Sikh value of selfless seva and what seva do you do outside of Gurdwara? *
Please discuss what you hope to gain from SikhLEAD experience?*
Please discuss what public service means to you.*
Would you like to be added to the SALDEF mailing list?

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

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Transcript (unofficial accepted- College students) OR One Recommendation letter for High School Students*

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If your recommender would like to send SALDEF the recommendation letter directly, please have them send the letter to puneet.kaur@saldef.org Cancelof
Your Headshot/Photograph*

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

Availability