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Programs Internship (CASIC) Application

CAUSE Internship - Application

NOTICE: CAUSE is now accepting applications for its 2013 Leadership Academy. Applications are due on Friday, May 10th! [Deadline extended]

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2013 CAUSE Leadership Academy 
June 17, 2013 to August 9, 2013

Application Process

Candidates will be selected on the basis of demonstrated academic and personal excellence, and involvement and leadership in extracurricular activities. Applications must be postmarked by April 26, 2013. Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in an interview on May 18th. By the end of May, CAUSE will announce the 2013 Leadership Academy interns, who will start the program on June 17, 2013. 

Student Qualifications

Candidates should be graduating high school seniors or undergraduate college students in good academic standing, with a minimum GPA of 3.2. CAUSE interns will be placed in full-time positions in the Southern California area, so they should be prepared to live within the vicinity of their placement and/or the CAUSE office, where the weekly issues forum takes place, or be willing to commute independently.  

*MANDATORY ATTENDANCE REQUIRED*
Those selected to the internship program MUST attend the following:
  • Press Kick-Off Luncheon: June 14, 2013
  • Orientation Retreat Weekend: June 15th to June 17th
  • Graduation Ceremony: August 9, 2013

Important Dates

The CAUSE Leadership Academy will accept completed applications until April 26, 2013. Applications will be reviewed and top candidates will be asked to participate in an in-person interview with the CAUSE selection panel on May 18th. The program duration is from June 17 - August 9, 2013. Again, applications must be postmarked by Friday, May 10, 2013 [deadline extended]. Please mail application and all required documents to:

CAUSE Leadership Academy
c/o: CAUSE
260 S. Los Robles Ave., #118
Pasadena CA, 91101

Download Application  Click here to download the application form