The Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) Program is offering PPIA Fellowship. The PPIA Fellowship is a series of educational and developmental programs that span from the end of a student’s junior year in college to the completion of a Master’s degree in public policy, public administration and/or international affairs. A stipend of up to $1,500 (funding determined by each JSI) and other more benefits will be provided through the fellowship.
The Public Policy and International Affairs Program (PPIA) is a not-for-profit that has been supporting efforts to increase diversity in public service for over 30 years
Eligibility:
- If you are a United States citizen or legal permanent resident you are eligible to apply.
- Applicants must have an expected graduation date between December 2016 and August 2017.
- 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.
How to Apply:
The candidates can apply for fellowship through the given link:
http://www.ppiaprogram.org/app/
Supporting Documents:
- Two letters of recommendation
- All applicants are required to submit information about his or her work history and volunteer experience as well as Personal Statements
- A copy of your current resume (Should be uploaded as a PDF)
- Unofficial academic transcript from all colleges or universities that you have attended.
- A copy of your financial aid award letter for 2015-2016 (PDF preferred, .doc or .jpg also accepted
- Student AID Report (SAR) (PDF preferred, .doc or .jpg also accepted)
- Parent/Guardian’s tax forms for 2014if you are not receiving financial aid(PDF preferred, .doc or .jpg also accepted)
Award Amount:
A stipend of up to $1,500 (funding determined by each Junior Summer Institutes) will be given to the winning candidates.
Application Deadline:
The deadline for application to the 2016 summer institutes is November 1, 2015.
Link for More Information:
http://www.ppiaprogram.org/ppia/what-we-do/junior-summer-institutes/junior-summer-institutes/
