Thinking of graduate school? Consider applying to the Public Policy and International Affairs’ (PPIA) Junior Summer Institute, which is a new summer program at the University of Washington’s Evans School of Public Policy. The application closes on November 1, 2023.
The PPIA program promotes the participation of underrepresented groups in domestic and international public service. This program is fully-funded, with a curriculum that includes economics, policy analysis, implementation, quantitative methods, and community engagement – all designed to sharpen students’ quantitative, analytic, and leadership skills. You’ll also gain exposure to public service in the Pacific Northwest through experiential learning opportunities, mentorship, field trips, and engagement with community-based practitioners, regional leaders, and elected officials. This institute offers a terrific learning opportunity as well as enhances your credentials for graduate school in a public policy field.
What: Junior Summer Institute (JSI)
Who: Rising seniors of all majors
When: June 19-August 2, 2024
BENEFITS
- Seven week residential program hosted by the University of Washington’s Evans School
- Full tuition and housing with a meal plan
- Stipend up to $1,000
- Books and course materials
- Mentorship from professionals working in fields of public policy, management, and governance
- Scholarship at a PPIA graduate school
REQUIREMENTS
- Graduating between December 2024 and August 2025
- Demonstrated interest in public policy and commitment to career in public service sector
- History of work involving historically underserved or underrepresented communities
INTERESTED?
There will be a PPIA Program JSI Informational Webinar on Friday, October 6th from 9am – 10:30am (Pacific Time – Los Angeles). Use the following link to RSVP. https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://bit.ly/JSI2024Webinar__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!j5yxBbnZzzd-3kTgKy5BFR1GfZ2zVwhHRrPNLphlaqgRUC0aH1_nEyNVgt4rfbqjL6HabwxAdNr8$