PPIA Junior Summer Institute (JSI) prepares the next generation of diverse leaders in Public Policy and International Affairs. JSI is a rigorous, intensive seven-week summer program of classes and co-curricular activities promoting the professional and personal development of emerging diverse leaders. The JSI curriculum is structured to introduce or strengthen skills in economics, statistics, policy analysis, writing, and public speaking.
“The PPIA 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 a 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 students have 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. These skills are vital for admission into top public and international affairs graduate programs. The successful completion of a summer institute is a requirement for PPIA Fellows to qualify for graduate school benefits.” (Directly from PPIA application website)
Students who are selected for the Junior Summer Institute cohort will study on the campus of one of our seven participating universities (Note: each program varies for specific requirements, expectations, and course load):
- Carnegie Mellon University – Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy
- Start/End Dates: TBD
- Harvard Kennedy School – John F. Kennedy School of Government
- Start/End Dates: TBD
- Princeton University – School of Public and International Affairs
- Start Date: June 6, 2024, End Date: July 28, 2024
- University of California, Berkeley – Richard and Rhoda Goldman School of Public Policy
- Start/End Dates: TBD
- University of Michigan – Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy
- Start Date: June 9, 2024, July 28, 2024
- University of Minnesota – Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs
- Start Date: June 10, 2024, End Date: July 28, 2024
- University of Washington – Daniel J. Evans School of Public Policy and Governance
- Start/End Dates: TBD
Included Benefits:
- Full tuition at a PPIA Junior Summer Institute
- Eligibility to receive assistance with travel expenses
- A stipend of up to $1,000 or more (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
2023 JSI application information session.
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Apply here! Deadline to apply is November 1, 2023.