Application Deadline: November 1, 2024.
Applications are now open for the Junior Summer Institute PPIA Fellowship. The PPIA Fellowship grants future public policy leaders access to the Junior Summer Institute®. The fellowship is 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.
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.
PPIA Fellowship Benefits
Summer benefits include:
- Summer stipend to facilitate full participation in the JSI program.
- Fully-funded summer coursework at one of our prestigious university partner campuses.
- Free books and course materials for the JSI program.
- University housing during the JSI program.
- Career guidance and coaching during the JSI program.
Alumni benefits include:
- Guaranteed application fee waivers when applying to programs in our Graduate School Consortium.
- At minimum, a one-time fellowship of $5,000 from a Consortium member school upon acceptance. However, many fellows receive fellowships well above this amount.*
- Lifetime participation in our annual Public Service Expo, a conference gathering employers and graduate schools to interface with PPIA program participants.
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