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PPIA Public Service Weekends

Be sure to consult the Fellowship Website for complete eligibility and competition requirements.

About this Fellowship

PPIA Public Service Weekends introduce students to the broad range of opportunities available in the field of public service.

PPIA’s mission and overall focus are to increase the participation and inclusion of traditionally underrepresented groups at the highest level of public sector leadership. NASPAA, the membership association of graduate programs in public administration, public policy, and public affairs, supports these goals and shares PPIA’s vision in creating a new generation of diverse students to enter graduate programs and pursue careers in public service. PPIA is thrilled to continue hosting Public Service Weekends to introduce more students to the broad range of opportunities available in the field of public service.

PPIA offers a variety of Public Service Weekends at institutions around the country focusing on different opportunities within the field of public policy, such as: inclusive leadership; Public Interest Technology (PIT); civil rights and civic engagement; and policy analysis and advocacy.

Each Public Service Weekend has their own deadlines and specific requirements, so be sure to read the award description thoroughly before applying.


Award Value

Fully funded weekend including travel to select institutions.


Eligibility Requirements

Requirements Details
Year(s) of Application Freshman, Sophomore, Junior

Minimum Grade Point Average

3.0

Citizenship

 No Requirements
Campus Nomination Required No

Last updated: March 5, 2024



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Public Policy & International Affairs (PPIA) Fellowship Program

PPIA is a fully-funded seven-week long summer program for college juniors to study at one of five Junior Summer Institutes (JSI) in areas of public service and international affairs. The JSI curriculum includes economics, statistics, domestic/international policy issues and leadership topics, all designed to sharpen the students' quantitative, analytic and communication skills. The ultimate goal of PPIA is to prepare students for graduate school in public policy, public administration, international affairs, or a related field. Full tuition at a PPIA JSI, $1,500 stipend (funding determined by each JSI), university housing and meal plan, books and course materials, minimum of a one-time $5,000 scholarship at a PPIA graduate school if admitted for a Master's degree (PPIA Fellows often receive offers above and beyond this minimum), fee waiver when applying for PPIA Graduate School Consortium members, eligibility to receive assistance with travel expenses.

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