Amount: $5,000
Deadline: November 1
Level: graduate
Renewable: No
About
The PPIA Fellowship prepares diverse students, including African Americans, for graduate study and careers in public service, offering summer institutes and graduate school funding.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: Not specified, but strong academic record expected
- Demographic: african-american, hispanic, native-american, asian
- Must be a college junior who is committed to a career in public service.
- Participation in a PPIA Junior Summer Institute is required.
Required Materials
- Online application
- Essays
- Official transcripts
- 2 letters of recommendation
- Resume
Timeline
Applications open in September. Deadline is November 1. Notifications in January.
Tips
Emphasize your commitment to public service and how the PPIA program aligns with your long-term career aspirations in your application and essays.