Empowering Diverse Changemakers

For over 40 years

PPIA Program is a not-for-profit organization supporting efforts to increase diversity in public service and graduate studies in public policy and international affairs.


PPIA believes that our democracy will be stronger, better responsive to the needs of the American people, and more trustworthy when we ensure those entering public service are more representative and inclusive of American identities and global experiences.

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  • Our Mission

    PPIA seeks to cultivate the next generations of diverse public service and international affairs professionals by investing in their education, essential skills, and networks to effect domestic and global change.


  • Our Vision

    PPIA sees the opportunity for a thriving and equitable world uplifted by visionary, inclusive, and compassionate leaders.

  • Our Work

    PPIA offers a set of programs that facilitate education and career access  for historically underrepresented people. Key programs include our Junior Summer Institute, Public Service Weekend, Public Service Expo, our Alumni Network and Graduate School Consortium. Together, these programs support students to find their individual path towards a career in public service. 

PPIA Fellowship

Fully-funded fellowship promoting diversity in public service

Are you a rising undergraduate junior interested in a career dedicated to public service? Our Junior Summer Institute is the perfect place to start!


Each year, PPIA seeks out high-potential undergraduate students from universities across the country to become PPIA Fellows and participate in an intensive, seven-week PPIA Junior Summer Institute hosted by one of our six prestigious university partners.


The Junior Summer Institute program is specially designed to give students from historically underrepresented backgrounds and diverse lived experience greater access to a successful career in public service.


During the Junior Summer Institute, our diverse fellows are equipped with the knowledge and skills they will need to succeed in graduate school and ultimately in influential roles serving the public good. Fellows will also receive a summer stipend.


Additionally, fellows that complete the PPIA Junior Summer Institute receive a minimum $5,000 fellowship when studying public or international affairs at a school in our Graduate School Consortium.

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Benefits for PPIA Fellows

Worldwide Network

PPIA Fellows completing a Junior Summer Institute become part of our Alumni Network of over 5,000 public service leaders in all levels of government, providing ongoing connection, opportunity and programming.

Funding for Grad School

PPIA Fellows receive additional fellowships of least $5,000 when they attend an institution in our Graduate School Consortium.

Summer Stipend

PPIA Fellows receive a summer stipend for food, travel, and other expenses to facilitate full participation in their PPIA Junior Summer Institute.

Institutional Partners

Junior Summer Institute Hosts

PPIA Public Service Weekends

Realizing opportunities in public service careers & education

Public Service Weekends are three-day conferences empowering current and recent undergraduates from historically underrepresented backgrounds to consider and be introduced to graduate degree programs and careers in public service.


Public Service Weekends are held in partnership with graduate schools across the country providing prospective students with an opportunity to introduce themselves, explore options, and network amongst like-minded peers.


Public Service Weekends introduce students to topics in public and international affairs through the lenses of equity, access, and belonging.

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Alumni Spotlight

Participating in PPIA's Junior Summer Institute at Carnegie Mellon University equipped me with the foundational knowledge of public policy and data analytics needed to succeed in any top graduate program in public affairs.

José S. Silva Jr., PPIA Fellow '21

Upcoming
Events

2024 Public Service Expo

Friday, July 12, 2024

3PM - 5:30 PM ET

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