Junior Summer Institute 2027 in the USA | Fully Funded
The Junior Summer Institute 2027 in the USA is a fully funded fellowship offered through the PPIA Fellowship to prepare future public policy leaders. Fellows participate in a comprehensive seven-week program hosted at top U.S. graduate schools.
Overview
The Junior Summer Institute (JSI) 2027 in the USA is a graduate school preparatory program designed for upcoming public policy leaders through the PPIA Fellowship. Selected fellows will spend seven weeks before their senior year at premier public policy graduate schools such as Berkeley, Carnegie Mellon, Harvard, Ford, and Princeton. Participants gain deeper insights into contemporary trends, explore diverse career paths in public service, build a professional network, and receive a lifelong membership in the PPIA Alumni Network.
Benefits
- Stipend provided for the full duration of the program.
- Fully funded summer coursework at a partner university.
- Free course materials and textbooks.
- On-campus accommodation for the duration of the program.
- Coaching and career guidance from experienced mentors.
- Access to the annual Public Service Expo following the summer fellowship.
Eligibility
- Undergraduate students graduating between December 2027 and between May and August 2028.
- International students enrolled at U.S.-based institutions are eligible to apply exclusively to the Princeton program.
- Applicants must be motivated to contribute diverse perspectives.
- Applicant financial status is evaluated as part of the scholarship review.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must complete the online application process by providing personal, educational, financial, and work details along with extracurricular activities. Applicants need to answer essay questions focused on public service career goals and life experiences, and submit supporting documentation including an updated résumé, unofficial transcripts, two letters of recommendation, a multipart personal statement, and relevant financial aid records.
Deadline
The final deadline to submit applications is November 6, 2026.