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The Center for Life Beyond Reed

Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) Fellowship

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Description

The Public Policy and International Affairs (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 summer institute program is composed of six-week summer programs hosted at some of the top graduate policy schools in the nation.

150 students were selected as 2024 PPIA Fellows and you can learn more about them in the on the PPIA website.

PPIA Fellowship Benefits

Summer benefits:

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

*JSI alumni status only guarantees minimum financial assistance at a Consortium member school, not admission.

Eligibility

  • Students studying at a college or university in the United States are encouraged to apply (including international and undocumented students).
  • Applicants must be juniors at the time of application. See eligibility on PPIA website for specifics.
  • 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.
  • Must be interested in contributing to the diversity of perspectives present in the PPIA Fellowship Program.
  • Economic need is given consideration during the review of applications.
  • All academic majors are welcome to apply.

Selection Criteria

Selected students embody PPIA’s diversity goals, demonstrate a commitment to public service and possess the ability to succeed in graduate school. Students will be impressive academically, and more importantly, they will be culturally aware, socially sensitive, committed to public service, and share a common vision about making the world a better place.

Application Procedure

Applications are generally due in early November for the following summer.