Clone of 2026 SikhLEAD-Summer Internship Application

SikhLEAD Internship Application - Regional (Sikhi & AI - Leading with wisdom in the age of Intelligence)

Application Deadline January 31st, 2027
This application requires the submission of a Resume and One Recommendation letter/Transcript (unofficial accepted- College students) for High School Students.
Personal Information
First Name
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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:

Other
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 11th, 2027 through July 31st, 2027 including the SikhLEAD orientation, Virtual speakership series every week (with the exception of July 4th) through the 2027 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?

Brief Essay Questions: Please provide answers to the following questions in 500 words or less each.
Every year, we have a unique SikhLEAD theme. This year, the focus is on Sikhi in the modern age. As such, we find ourselves asking “Is AI ethical, from a Sikhi perspective?” Please answer this question: How can we ensure that the ethical use of Artificial Intelligence aligns with the core principles of Sikhi?
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?

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Resume

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

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