PPIA Junior Summer Institute (JSI) Fellowship 2025: (Deadline 1 November, 2024)

Applications are open for the PPIA Junior Summer Institute (JSI) Fellowship 2025. The Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) Fellowship prepares undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds for graduate studies and careers in public policy and international affairs. Through the PPIA Junior Summer Institute (JSI), a rigorous seven-week program held before their senior year, students gain a deeper understanding of current issues and trends, explore career opportunities in public service and global leadership, and acquire the academic skills necessary to excel in graduate education.

The PPIA Fellowship aims to strengthen the leadership capacity of government and nonprofit organizations worldwide by encouraging a diverse cadre of leaders to pursue careers in public service. The fellowship is rooted in the belief that representation is essential to advancing a more just and equitable society. After completing the Junior Summer Institute, fellows join PPIA’s robust Alumni Network– a community of over 5,000 accomplished professionals dedicated to public service. Fellows are also invited to participate in the annual Public Service Expo, providing further opportunities for professional growth and networking.

Benefits

Summer benefits include:

• Summer stipend to facilitate full participation in the JSI program.
• Fully-funded summer coursework at one of the 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 the 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 the annual Public Service Expo, a conference gathering employers and graduate schools to interface with PPIA program participants.

Eligibility

• Applicants must have an expected graduation date between December 2025 and August 2026.
• If you are a United States citizen, legal permanent resident, or DACA recipient you are eligible to apply to all JSI programs.
• International students are eligible for select JSIs – Carnegie Mellon and Princeton – and must be enrolled in a U.S. based institution.
• Must be interested in contributing to the diversity of perspectives present in the Junior Summer Institute.
• You must specifically demonstrate involvement in working to improve historically underserved or underrepresented communities, including African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanics, Latino, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders, and other seen and unseen identities.
• Financial need is taken into consideration.

Application

The deadline to apply is Friday, November 1, 2024 at 11:59 pm CT.

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For more information, visit PPIA Junior Summer Institute Fellowship.