Summer 2020 PPIA Junior Summer Institute applications open

The PPIA Junior Summer Institute (JSI) Fellowship Program is a rigorous academic graduate-level preparation program for undergraduate juniors committed to public service careers. The program was started to address the lack of diversity across the spectrum of professional public service, including government, nonprofits, public policy institutions, and international organizations. The purpose of the JSI Fellowship is to prepare students to obtain a Master’s or joint degree, in public policy, public administration, international affairs, or a related field.

This fully-funded opportunity equips fellows with the knowledge and skills they will need to succeed in graduate school and ultimately, in influential roles serving the public good. Once a student has successfully completed their JSI, they join an alumni network of more than 4,000 leaders. In addition to the opportunities that this network provides for mentoring and career development, our alumni network has the opportunity to receive financial support for their graduate school education if they attend one of the programs in our Graduate School Consortium.

The JSI curriculum includes economics, statistics, domestic/international policy issues, and leadership topics, all designed to sharpen the students’ quantitative, analytic, and communication skills. Extracurricular activities are included, as well. These skills are vital for admission into the top graduate programs in public and international affairs. The successful completion of a summer institute is a requirement for PPIA Fellows to qualify for graduate school benefits.

Apply at PPIAprogram.org by November 1.

Junior Summer Institute benefits include:

• Full tuition at a PPIA Junior Summer Institute
• Eligibility to receive assistance with travel expenses
• A stipend of up to $1,500 (funding determined by each JSI)
• University housing with a meal plan
• Books and related course materials at your JSI
• GRE preparation assistance and career guidance coaching

*Additional benefits upon completion.

2020 Program Dates

• June 14-August 2: Ford School of Public Policy, University of Michigan
• June 14-August 1: Goldman School of Public Policy, University of California, Berkeley
• June 8-July 24: Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota
• June 8-July 24: Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, Princeton University
• June 11-August 1: Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy, Carnegie Mellon University