The PPIA (Public Policy and International Affairs) Junior Summer Institute (JSI) Fellowship (Pre-MBA)

Public Policy and International Affairs Program (PPIA)

Amount: Full tuition + stipend for summer institute, graduate school application fee waivers, and minimum $5,000 graduate scholarship
Deadline: November 1
Level: undergraduate
Renewable: No

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About

The PPIA JSI is a rigorous summer program that prepares diverse undergraduate students for graduate studies in public policy and international affairs. Fellows who successfully complete the program receive graduate school benefits, including a minimum graduate scholarship.

Eligibility

  • Citizenship: US, Permanent Resident
  • GPA: 3.0+
  • Demographic: Underrepresented minorities, Students from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds
  • College junior
  • Demonstrated commitment to public service
  • Interest in pursuing a master's degree (including MBA with public policy/international focus)

Required Materials

  • Online application
  • Essays
  • Transcripts
  • Recommendations

Timeline

Application opens August. Decisions in March. Summer program June-August.

Tips

This is an excellent pre-MBA program if you have a public service focus. Emphasize your commitment to public service and how an MBA would enhance your impact.