Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA): Junior Summer Institute (JSI)

The Public Policy and International Affairs Program (PPIA) works to promote the inclusion and full participation of underrepresented groups in public service and to advance their leadership roles throughout our civic institutions serving domestic and international affairs.


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.
Each JSI may offer additional benefits, such as GRE preparation, at their discretion. Please check with each JSI about any additional benefits.
Minimum of a one-time $5,000 scholarship at a PPIA graduate school if admitted for a Master’s degree. PPIA Fellows often receive financial offers above and beyond this minimum from their graduate program.
Fee waiver when applying to schools that are members of the PPIA Graduate School Consortium.


Eligibility: Third-year Undergraduate (Junior)
Minimum GPA: N/A
Deadline month: November
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