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The Public Policy & International Affairs (PPIA) Program invites college juniors, from diverse communities, to apply for the PPIA Fellowship Program. Each year over 100 students will be selected to become part of this exciting fellowship program that spans from junior year of college to graduate studies in public policy, public administration, international affairs or related fields.

The PPIA Fellowship Program provides students with a unique training experience over a seven-week period in graduate level courses at participating Junior Summer Institutes (JSI). This experience will enhance their leadership skills, guide them in their decisions about graduate school and expose them to the possibilities and various professional fields in public service.

To apply, applicants must:

• Have an interest in public service
• Be U.S. citizens or Legal Permanent Residents (Princeton University JSI also accepts international students)
• Be a college junior when applying for the fellowship and/or must return to college after the completion of the JSI with at least one full semester or two quarters of coursework remaining
• Submit a completed online application form that includes a personal statement, a current resume, two letters of recommendation, official transcript(s), Student Aid Report (SAR) and student financial aid award letter

Compensation:

• Fully funded JSI, which includes room and board, books, and eligibility for travel expenses and $1,000+ stipend
• Opportunities for professional development and possibly internships
• A minimum of $5,000 towards graduate schools from PPIA's consortium members

Application deadlines for each JSI (2007):

• November 1, 2006 - Princeton University
• March 1, 2007 - UC Berkeley, Carnegie Mellon University, University of Michigan, and University of Maryland Students may submit their applications only once; however, they may select multiple JSIs.

Additional information and applications are available at www.ppiaprogram.org