Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) Fellowship, Junior Summer Institute

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The PPIA Fellowship Program helps students achieve a Master’s or joint degree, typically in public policy, public administration, international affairs or a related field. The organization does this through the intensive study provided by participation in a Junior Summer Institute (JSI). The PPIA Junior Summer Institute is a seven-week program structured to introduce or strengthen skills in economics, statistics, policy analysis, writing, public speaking and organization/time management.

Award / Eligibility Details:

Applicants must have completed junior year of college by the start of Junior Summer Institute (JSI) and have at least one full semester or two quarters of coursework remaining before graduation. Must not have attained a Bachelor’s Degree prior to start of Junior Summer Institute. Must be committed to completing a Master’s Degree in public and/or international affairs at one of the PPIA Consortium graduate schools. Must demonstrate an interest in pursuing a professional career associated with public service such as government, nonprofits, humanitarian and international organizations and other related programs. Candidates from all countries are eligible.

Deadline: Early November each year

Academic Levels: Graduate, Post-Undergraduate, Undergraduate

Type/Purpose: Graduate School Funding, Study Abroad/International Exchange, Domestic Exchange

Field of study: All, Arts & Humanities, Business, Education/Teaching, Public Affairs/Policy, Social Sciences, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)

Location: United States

Citizenship eligibility: All, Permanent Resident, US Citizen, US National

Special Circumstances: Underrepresented Group

For more information: https://ppiaprogram.org/page/junior-summer-institute