The foundation of the PPIA Fellowship is access to the JSI Program. Hosted at some of the top graduate policy schools in the nation, these six-week summer programs prepare students with the knowledge and network to succeed in the field of public service. Once students have completed the Junior Summer Institute, they join an Alumni Network of more than 5,000 leaders, providing ongoing connections, opportunities, and programs. All alumni enjoy lifetime access to our annual Public Service Expo. In addition to the opportunities 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.

PPIA Fellowship Benefits

Summer benefits include:

• Summer stipend to facilitate full participation in the JSI program.
• Fully-funded summer coursework at one of our 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 our 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 our 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.

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PPIA Fellowship Sites

Our PPIA Fellows are hosted at a top public policy graduate school during the Junior Summer Institute. Each institution has its own specialization in public policy and public service.

Applicants can apply for multiple sites. To learn more about how to present a strong application, review the application and join us at one of our upcoming webinars. Dates for 2025 TBD.

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International and undocumented students studying at a college or university in the United States are encouraged to apply.