Share Your Stories. Change Theirs.
When you share how the fellowship shaped your journey, you help build a collective story of impact. These stories demonstrate the importance of keeping doors open for future Fellows and can spark generosity in others.
Your Journey Is Powerful.
It can inspire others to support future Fellows. Here are a few prompts to help guide your reflection:
Prompts to help guide your reflection
- Life Changing Moments: How did being a Fellow (PPIA, Woodrow Wilson, or Sloan) change the direction of your studies, career, or personal path?
- Door Opened: What opportunities did the fellowship create for you that might not have been possible otherwise?
- Service and Impact: How has the fellowship prepared you to serve your community, your country, or the world?
- Ripple Effect: How have you seen the impact of PPIA extend beyond yourself — to your family, colleagues, students, or community?
- Paying It Forward: How are you giving back to PPIA or supporting the next generation of Fellows?
- Doors Opened: What opportunities did the fellowship create for you that might not have been possible otherwise?
- Proudest Moment: What achievement are you most proud of that traces back to your fellowship?
- Future Vision: What kind of change do you hope future Fellows will bring to public service?