Is the APAC Internship Program real?

The announcement is public: Published by Smithsonian APAC at apa.si.edu · Summer 2027 cycle already announced. Listed Jul 28. NextShark listed it here with a link to the original program page — always apply through the official page.

When is the APAC Internship Program deadline?

End of day February 6, 2026 (New York time).

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Grants & Programs

Paid Smithsonian internship in AAPI culture work

APAC Internship Program · Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center

$850/week stipend · Fellowship · Washington, DC · Annual — typically opens in January · Closes February 6, 2026

This program has closed (deadline was Feb 6). Browse open opportunities →

The program

A paid summer at the Smithsonian working on AAPI culture — back in January.

Good fit if

Current undergraduate students (current sophomores, juniors and seniors) and recent graduates from an undergraduate program (within 15 months of graduation).

Condensed from the institution's official announcement.

You might also qualify for

$30,000 fellowships for AAPI artistsAAPI Civic Engagement FundCloses Oct 15
Six-month New York fellowship for artists based in AsiaAsian Cultural CouncilCloses Nov 10

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