The University of California Public Policy & International Affairs (UCPPIA) Fellowship Program is an incredible opportunity for undergraduate students who are interested in public policy, international affairs and law and who are thinking about going on to graduate school.
We are currently accepting applications for the 2008 UCPPIA Junior Summer Institute at UC Berkeley. The application deadline is November 1, 2007. For more information and to apply, please visit our website at: http://gspp.berkeley.edu/ppia/index.html
You are also invited to attend an upcoming information session to learn more about the program:
Information Session: UC Public Policy and International Affairs Fellowship Program
When: Friday, October 12, 12:00-1:00pm
Where: Cross-Cultural Center, Ring room
Come and learn more about this incredible fellowship opportunity. There will be a brief presentation followed by a Q&A session where the UCPPIA staff and alumni will be available to answer all your questions.
Program Information
The University of California Public Policy and International Affairs (UCPPIA) Junior Summer Institute is an intensive seven week academic training program for college juniors. The summer institute prepares undergraduate students for graduate studies in public policy, international affairs and law. Participants complete course work in economics, statistics, and policy analysis; and visit local, state and federal government agencies and non profit organizations. Each year we select thirty students to participate in the program from across the country. This summer, 10 slots will again be allocated to students interested in pursuing joint degrees in public policy and law. In addition to learning the fundamentals of policy analysis, UCPPIA Law Fellows will be exposed to the skills necessary to gain entry to and succeed at a top law school. This program is launched in conjunction with UC Berkeley School of Law.
Benefits
Students selected to participate receive:
* Assistance with travel expenses to and from the Summer Institute
* $1000 Stipend
* Free room and board
* Free books and materials
* Free GRE or LSAT course
* A minimum $5000 fellowship from a consortium graduate school where the PPIA fellow is accepted
* Be eligible for paid internships and other professional development opportunities
Eligibility
-Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents
-Applicant must have completed junior year of college by the start of Junior Summer Institute (JSI) and have at least one full semester or two quarters of coursework remaining before graduation.
-Applicants must have a demonstrated interest in policy issues most affecting historically underserved communities, including African Americans, Asian Americans/South Asians, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders, Latinos/as and a commitment to working on these issues, as shown by past and/or current service.
-Applicant have demonstrated potential for study at a UC graduate program and an interest in pursuing a professional career associated with public service such as government, nonprofits, humanitarian and international organizations and other related programs.
-All academic majors are welcome to apply
Application
The application deadline is November 1, 2007.
For more information and to apply, please visit our website at: http://gspp.berkeley.edu/ppia/index.html
Please contact Xuan Quach, UCPPIA Director, via email at xuquach@berkeley.edu or by telephone at (510) 643-8561 if you have any questions.