Public Policy and International Affairs Fellowship Program (PPIA)

Our country needs compassionate, courageous leaders to steer us toward our collective future. We see it in the news every day: political polarization is harming the fabric of our democracy. PPIA envisions an inclusive society with systems that work for the people rather than the few.

By mentoring the compassionate leaders of tomorrow, we can build our vision for the future while healing the divisions of the past. Join us in making this vision a reality.

Our country needs decision makers who truly represent the communities they serve. PPIA needs your support today to ensure the diverse changemakers of tomorrow are ready to lead. A monthly donation of $10 can ensure a new leader is supported on their path to courageous leadership through scholarships, training, and mentorship.

We are excited to launch our Summer 2024 "Courageous Leaders for Courageous Change" campaign! Our goal is to raise $50,000 to support scholarships, training, and mentorship opportunities for aspiring public service professionals. With your help, we can continue to empower courageous leaders who are dedicated to making a meaningful impact in our society. Click the link to donate and learn more.

https://www.ppiaprogram.org/2024-mid-year-campaign

📅 We're only 3 weeks away from the PPIA Public Service Expo on July 12! This is a fantastic opportunity to meet admissions representatives from the nation’s top public policy and international affairs programs, explore job and fellowship opportunities, and take a professional headshot for FREE. Don't miss out—register today! https://loom.ly/Zm0-kRU

📢 Join us for the 22nd Annual Public Service Expo!

🗓️ Date: Friday, July 12th
🕒 Time: 3:00 - 5:30 pm EST
📍 Location: Georgia Washington University Student Center

This is a must-attend event for current undergrads, recent post-grads, the nation's top employers, and leading graduate programs! Build meaningful relationships that can lead to amazing professional and academic opportunities.

Priority Exhibitor Registration Deadline: Friday, June 7th, 2024
Student Registration Deadline: Monday, July 1st, 2024

Register here: https://loom.ly/NhAsDM4

Are you passionate about public service and international affairs?

Join us for the 22nd Annual PPIA Public Service Expo!

🗓 Friday, July 12th
🕞 3:30 - 5:00 pm
📍 The George Washington University Student Center, 800 21st St NW, Washington, DC 20052

Connect with top employers, leading graduate programs, and other students to explore professional and academic opportunities in public service.

Learn more and register now! https://loom.ly/Zm0-kRU

Join us next Thursday, May 23rd, for a FREE webinar featuring Dr. Vicki Johnson, Founder and Director of ProFellow, the world’s leading online resource for professional and academic fellowships!

📅 Date: Thursday, May 23rd
🕒 Time: 7 pm EST

🔗 Register now: https://loom.ly/b-Y9yDk

🎉 Our informational webinar on PPIA's 2024 Public Service Weekend opportunities is now on YouTube!

📽️ Access the recorded webinar here: https://bit.ly/44h24JP

Watch our webinar to learn about Public Service Weekends' program structure, application process, and to hear from our 2024 university partners. Public Service Weekends introduce participants to a wide variety of professions and sectors in a concise three-day conference format. During this time you will hear from panels of policy professionals, participate in networking opportunities, and more!

Applications are now currently open for the 2024 Public Service Weekends. You may access all application portals through our website here: https://bit.ly/3UbUhYV

Join PPIA today for an informational webinar to learn more about our Public Service Weekend program.
Applications open now!

Attendees will learn about the program overview, application process and hear from our university partners.

WHEN: Monday, April 22nd 5PM - 6PM CST

Please direct all webinar related questions to [email protected]

Register here: https://loom.ly/sjWzZHo
Learn more about Public Service Weekends: https://loom.ly/Y78uaIU

Join PPIA next week for an informational webinar to learn more about our Public Service Weekend program.
Applications open now!

Attendees will learn about the program overview, application process and hear from our university partners.

WHEN: Monday, April 22nd 5PM - 6PM CST

Please direct all webinar related questions to [email protected]

Register here: https://loom.ly/sjWzZHo
Learn more about Public Service Weekends: https://loom.ly/Y78uaIU

Announcing the 2024 PPIA Junior Summer Institute Fellows!

This year, out of an applicant pool of over 1300 students, 149 fellows were selected, from 33 states, 94 universities, and 21 countries.

Learn more about our fellows here:
https://www.ppiaprogram.org/ppia-fellows-2024

Calling all PPIA alumni and professionals looking to work in federal service!
Do you need help navigating the USAJOBS site?

Join PPIA alumni this week for a workshop on how to navigate the USAJOBS website and best practices and tips for the best federal resumes!

WHEN: Thursday, March 7, 2 PM - 3:30 PM ET

We will be joined by PPIA alumna and panel moderator Michelle Wong (JSI Berkeley '04) , GAO Senior Analyst,Natural Resources and Environment; Celia Sawyerr (JSI Michigan '15), GAO Analyst with the Contracting & National Security Acquisitions team; and Cristina Toppin (JSI Minnesota '20), GAO Analyst, Physical Infrastructure Team.

Attendees will have ample opportunities to interact with our panelists and ask questions during our Q&A session.

Please direct all webinar related questions to PPIA Communications & Outreach Manager, Saran Sidime at [email protected]

Register here: https://bit.ly/PPIAWebinarSeriesRegistration

Happening Now!

Join us here: https://umn.zoom.us/j/98136602308

Are you curious about internship, fellowship, or job opportunities in federal service?

Join PPIA alumni next week,Thursday, Feb. 22 from 3 PM - 4:30 PM ET for PPIA's Federal Service Opportunities Webinar Series with the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) .

We will be joined by PPIA alumna and panel moderator Justine Lazaro, GAO Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility Program Manager with the Learning Center and PPIA alumni and panelists Ashanta Williams, GAO Training Administrator with the Learning Center; Jose Altamirano, GAO Analyst with the Professional Development Program; and Terri Russel, GAO Managing Director of Field Operations.

Our panelists will share from their vast and varied experiences in the Junior Summer Institute Program (JSI) and in federal service. Attendees will have ample opportunities to interact with our panelists and ask questions during our Q&A session.

Please direct all webinar related questions to PPIA Communications & Outreach Manager, Saran Sidime at [email protected]

Register here: https://bit.ly/PPIAWebinarSeriesRegistration

Are you looking for tips on how to negotiate grad school funding?
Are you on the wait list for grad school and want to come off of it?

Join four-time fellowship recipient, Dr. Vicki Johnson, who will host a 1-hour workshop! Students will learn how to negotiate for new or additional funding, as well as how to come off "wait lists", for graduate schools they applied to for Fall 2024 entrance.

The workshop includes email template materials that students will learn how to use and modify for 1st choice and other choice schools.

Register here: bit.ly/PPIAWorkshopRegistration

Are you curious about internship, fellowship, or job opportunities in federal service?

Join PPIA alumni next week,Thursday, Feb. 22 from 3 PM - 4:30 PM ET for PPIA's Federal Service Opportunities Webinar Series with the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) .

We will be joined by PPIA alumna and panel moderator Justine Lazaro, GAO Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility Program Manager with the Learning Center and PPIA alumni and panelists Ashanta Williams, GAO Training Administrator with the Learning Center; Jose Altamirano, GAO Analyst with the Professional Development Program; and Terri Russel, GAO Managing Director of Field Operations.

Our panelists will share from their vast and varied experiences in the Junior Summer Institute Program (JSI) and in federal service. Attendees will have ample opportunities to interact with our panelists and ask questions during our Q&A session.

Please direct all webinar related questions to PPIA Communications & Outreach Manager, Saran Sidime at [email protected]

Register here: https://bit.ly/PPIAWebinarSeriesRegistration

Register and Join us today!

Thursday, Feb. 8 from 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM ET for our Federal Service Opportunities Webinar series kick off event with the U.S. Department of State.

We will be joined by PPIA alumna and U.S. Department of State Diplomat in Residence Southwest Region , Antoinette Hurtado, who will give a presentation about various opportunities at the U.S. Department of State and PPIA alumni and former U.S. Department of State employees, Michael H. and Rosalind Zavras who will be joining us during our Q&A sessions.

Please direct all webinar related questions to our Communications & Outreach Manager, Saran Sidime at [email protected]
Series Schedule:

Zoom Link:https://umn.zoom.us/j/98136602308?pwd=eHduWlJ4UlpHTUhXRStVNUxva2h6dz09
Registration: https://bit.ly/PPIAWebinarSeriesRegistration

The "Federal Service Opportunities" webinar series features conversations with PPIA institutional partners and alumni about professional and fellowship opportunities in federal service. The series is free and designed for PPIA alumni, aspiring public policy professionals, and the general public.

Series Schedule:

Thursday, Feb. 8
US Department of State - 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm ET

Thursday, Feb. 22
Government Accountability Office (GAO) - 3: 00 pm - 4:30 pm ET

Thursday, March 7
USA Jobs How To & Best Practices - 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm ET

Thursday, March 21
White House Fellowships - 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm ET

Zoom Link: bit.ly/FederalServicesZoomLink
Registration: bit.ly/PPIAWebinarSeriesRegistration

As graduates and supporters of our programming, you know the PPIA Program has always been committed to seeing a thriving and equitable world uplifted by visionary, inclusive, and compassionate leaders – this is why we and our partners invest in the next generation of public servants!

Contributions are an essential resource that will directly contribute to our academic fellowship programs (Junior Summer Institute), public service expos, and conference weekends for undergraduates looking to advance their careers in public service.

This Giving Tuesday invest in the PPIA experience for those like yourself seeking to influence and innovate roles serving the public good. With your generosity, we can reach our end-of-year fundraising goal of $20,000.

All gifts at the $25 amount or higher will be recognized with a special thank you from the PPIA Program, a new PPIA Program pin featuring our updated logo. The first $20,000 contributed will be matched by an anonymous donor!

Donate Here:
https://www.givemn.org/story/Gy9qhf

Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday! We are so thankful for the generous support we have received over the last week, and we would love to add your name to that list.

Any donations of $25 or greater will be recognized with a special, updated PPIA Program logo pin. Help us reach our match and expand our mission to cultivate the next generations of diverse, innovative, and compassionate public service professionals

Donate Here:
https://www.givemn.org/story/Gy9qhf

For 43 years PPIA has been committed to creating a future of diverse leaders in public service through a robust collection of public service education & fellowship programs.

In 2023, PPIA provided fully funded programs to over 140 undergraduate fellows across six Junior Summer Institutes to prepare students committed to public service to enter advanced degrees in public & international affairs.

Additionally, we served over 180 undergraduates at our Public Service Weekends to introduce more students to the broad range of opportunities available in the field of public leadership.

Our 4,000 fellowship alumni have entered prestigious graduate programs in public service and have pursued careers in a variety of policy sectors and professions, including elected office.

This Giving Tuesday, we are calling on PPIA alumni & supporters to catalyze the power of public service education. Your support will sustain, grow, and innovate our existing fellowship and alumni programs to empower the current and next generation of changemakers!

Donate Here:
https://www.givemn.org/story/Gy9qhf

This Giving Tuesday, we are calling on PPIA alumni & supporters to catalyze the power of public service education and strengthen opportunities for diverse individuals to drive positive change in our world.

Your support will sustain, grow, and innovate our existing fellowship and alumni programs to empower the current and next generation of changemakers!

Make your gift today! All gifts made before the end of the year will be matched by an anonymous donor until we meet our $20,000 fundraising goal.

Donate Here:
https://www.givemn.org/story/Gy9qhf

Last Call to Register!

Join PPIA, representatives from the nation’s top graduate programs in public policy and international affairs, and employers this Friday at the 2023 PPIA Virtual Graduate School & Career Fair.

WHEN: Friday, November 3, 2023
TIME: 12 PM - 5 PM ET

Undergraduates, graduate students, and professionals are all welcome to attend.

For undergraduate students applying to the 2024 Junior Summer Institute (JSI) cycle, PPIA will be at the virtual fair to answer all application related questions and more!

Register and see our list of exhibitors here: www.bit.ly/PPIAVirtualFair.

Join us this Friday!

La Follette School of Public Affairs: UW-Madison is recruiting PPIA alumni and interested prospective students to consider admission at their graduate school. Together, we will be hosting a webinar on Friday, October 27 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST.

LaFollete School is a PPIA Graduate Consortium school which guarantees scholarship amounts for PPIA alumni who are admitted.

Join the webinar to learn more.

Register here: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwufu-rpz8vGNL4K35xHfTVoUK2ve0HNn-G #/registration

Thinking about submitting an application for the 2024 Junior Summer Institute (JSI) Fellowship Program?

Here are some pro tips from one of our JSI directors, Dustin Castro at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy .

For help completing the JSI app, visit the PPIA team at our upcoming virtual graduate and career fair happening on Friday, November 3. We will be answering all questions related to the JSI app and more.

Register at https://bit.ly/PPIAVirtualFair

Learn more about the JSI program here and apply today! The deadline is Wednesday, November 15.
https://ppiaprogram.org/page/junior-summer-institute

Calling all undergraduates, graduate students, and professionals!

Are you interested in having unparalleled access to decision-makers in the admissions process at the nation’s top policy schools?

Are you interested in finding a fellowship, internship, or job in public policy or international affairs serving the public good?

Register today for the 2023 PPIA Virtual Graduate School & Career Fair on Friday, November 3, 2023, from 12pm to 5pm ET.

The PPIA virtual fair brings together representatives from the nation’s top graduate programs in public policy and international affairs, and employers seeking highly qualified individuals, who are committed to public service under one roof.

Learn more about the 2023 PPIA Virtual Fair, register, and see our growing list of exhibitors at the jump: www.bit.ly/PPIAVirtualFair.

Good News!

The deadline for the The 2024 Junior Summer Institute (JSI) Fellowship Program Application is now extended until Wednesday, November 15.

If you've already begun a JSI application, visit the PPIA team at our upcoming virtual graduate and career fair happening on Friday, November 3. We will be answering all JSI application questions.
Register at https://bit.ly/PPIAVirtualFair

Learn more and Apply to the JSI program here:
https://ppiaprogram.org/page/junior-summer-institute

Calling all PPIA alumni in the Atlanta area!

Join The University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy and Emory University's Department of Economics tonight for a reception.

Register here: har.rs/3EGWLHw

Mark your calendars!

Join us for a rare opportunity to hear directly from our 7 JSI host sites about the FREE Junior Summer Institute (JSI) Fellowship Program.

To learn more and apply for the JSI program, follow the link below:
https://ppiaprogram.org/page/junior-summer-institute

Webinar details:
Friday, Oct 6, 2023
12:00 PM ET / 9 AM PT

Harvard Kennedy School
Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy
Princeton School of Public and International Affairs
UC Berkeley's Goldman School of Public Policy
Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy
Humphrey School of Public Affairs
Evans School of Public Policy and Governance, University of Washington

Register Here:
www.bit.ly/JSI2024Webinar

Get a head start on your graduate school applications! Join senior graduate enrollment professionals from the Greater Washington, D.C. area for a FREE virtual session.

AU School of Public Affairs
Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration
McCourt School of Public Policy - Georgetown University
Schar School of Policy and Government
UMD School of Public Policy
Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy (UVA)

When: Thursday, September 28
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM ET

RSVP here: https://umd.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMofu-vpzoiGtViWq2wbc52cq1SlhVeAh6b #/registration

Are you a rising college junior or senior interested in social justice and equity issues?

Apply now for Schar School of Policy and Government2023 PPIA Public Service Weekend: Policy Communications, a Free in-person conference for undergraduate students from Friday, October 20 - Sunday, October 22.

Apply today! Deadline is September 17
https://schar.gmu.edu/ppia-public-service-weekend

Find the full list of 2023 PPIA Public Service Weekends here:
https://ppiaprogram.org/page/public-service-weekends