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Our mission

The Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) is a national non-partisan, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander participation and representation at all levels of the political process, from community service to elected office.

APAICS programs focus on developing leadership, building public policy knowledge, and filling the political pipeline for Asian Americans and Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders to pursue public office at the local, state, and federal levels.

Our history

APAICS was founded alongside the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) in 1994 by former Secretary Norman Y. Mineta and former Delegate Robert Underwood. Originally the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Institute (CAPACI), APAICS still supports CAPAC as a resource to Congress - and has trained thirty years of fellows, interns and candidates since.

Our programs

Now accepting applications: Congressional Internship Representative

Join the Alumni Advisory Council for the 2027-2030 term. Tell us your program and cohort, why you want to serve, and share your resume. Deadline: November 20, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET.

Apply now