The
PPIA Fellowship grants future public policy leaders access to
the
Junior Summer Institute (JSI),
a
fully funded and rigorous graduate school preparation program, and lifetime participation in PPIA's Alumni Network and annual
Public Service Expo.
The foundation of the PPIA Fellowship is access to the JSI Program. Hosted at some of the top graduate policy schools in the nation, these six-week summer programs prepare students with the knowledge and network to succeed in the field of public service.
Once students have completed the Junior Summer Institute, they join an Alumni Network of more than 5,000 leaders, providing ongoing connections, opportunities, and programs. All alumni enjoy lifetime access to our annual Public Service Expo.
In addition to the opportunities this network provides for mentoring and career development, our Alumni Network has the opportunity to receive financial support for their graduate school education if they attend one of the programs in our Graduate School Consortium.
The foundation of the PPIA Fellowship, the JSI experience builds knowledge in economics, statistics, domestic & international policy studies, and leadership topics. During their time at their JSI, students will build valuable relationships with like-minded peers, graduate schools, and employers alike.
JSIs take place at one of six prestigious partner campuses.
Summer benefits include:
Alumni benefits include:
*JSI alumni status only guarantees minimum financial assistance at a Consortium member school, not admission.
The PPIA Fellowship Application has three parts.
The application will ask you to provide information on your personal, educational, financial, extracurricular, and work background. Documentation submitted will include income verification, FAFSA or official financial aid letter, and your resume.
Applicants will also be asked to give preference to their PPIA JSI host site to assist in the selection process. Admitted students normally match with a JSI host site ranked in their top three.
International and undocumented students studying at a college or university in the United States are encouraged to apply.
The required recommendation letter should come from someone familiar with your public service activities and/or career interests. This individual can be someone who is/was your supervisor in a professional setting (internship, part-time job, volunteer organization, etc.).
Alternatively, you may provide a letter from somone familiar with your educational accomplishments (i.e. professor, academic advisor, etc.) and can speak to your public service activities and/or career interests.
A second optional recommendation letter may be submitted.
To complete the applications, all applicants will upload three 500 word essays.
JSI sites with data and law concentrations may ask for an additional essay related to their program.
You may also submit an optional extenuating circumstances essay, where you may provide additional personal or financial information you feel is pertinent to the selection process.
Applications are currently closed for the 2024 PPIA Fellowship.
Applications for the 2025 PPIA Fellowship will open in September 2024.
Please check back for future updates to the 2025 application process and timeline.
This requirement is designed to allow PPIA Fellows time after completion of the JSI to take classes during their senior year to improve, if necessary, in a particular area of study or to register for classes that are more relevant for admission into graduate programs in public and international affairs.
All individuals are welcome to apply. If you can demonstrate involvement with diverse communities or convey how your cross-cultural experiences enable you to contribute to PPIA’s goal of building a diverse and more representative generation of leaders then your application will tend to be considered more favorably.
All other factors being equal, a student from an economically disadvantaged background will receive extra consideration. However, students are not disqualified based on wealth and there is typically some degree of socioeconomic diversity among PPIA Fellows.
PPIA is interested in knowing your aspirations in public service, how your background informs your goals, and how a specific JSI site may help facilitate said goals. Try to capture these narratives in your resume and especially in your personal statements!
Applicants will be notified of their selection status in February. If you are placed on the waitlist, you will receive additional information on the decision timeline from the host site.
No, if you are accepted to attend a Junior Summer Institute the host university will help you pay for travel expenses, cover the cost of tuition, provide housing and meals, supply all books and materials you need for your courses, and give you a stipend to cover incidental costs throughout the summer.
Watch our recorded webinar below for a deep dive on the PPIA Fellowship and to hear from our campus partners about what makes their experience unique.
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