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PPIA Junior Summer Institute 2027 in the USA (Fully Funded Summer Programme)
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Program Overview
The PPIA Junior Summer Institute (JSI) is a fully funded summer programme in public policy and international affairs for undergraduates. Fellows take graduate-level courses at one of three host universities: Harvard, Princeton or the University of Michigan. Applications for 2027 are open until 6 November 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern time. Students graduating in December 2027, or between May and August 2028, can apply.
Check the citizenship rule before you apply. The programme is for undergraduates at US colleges. In the last cycle, US citizens, permanent residents and DACA recipients could apply to all host schools, and international students studying at US colleges could apply to Princeton only. The PPIA 2027 page does not restate the rule, so confirm it in the application form. Students studying outside the USA cannot take part.
The Harvard institute runs from 13 June to 30 July 2027. This page was last checked against the PPIA website on 7 October 2026.
Key Information
Host Country
United States
Funding Type
Fully Funded
English Requirement
Varies — check program requirements
Eligible Nations
Students at US colleges. In the last cycle: US citizens, permanent residents and DACA recipients at all sites; international students at US colleges at Princeton only
Category
Fully Funded
Applications Open
Open now
Status
Accepting Applications
Scholarship Benefits
Summer stipend
Funded graduate-level coursework in policy, economics, statistics and leadership
On-campus housing
Books and course materials
Career coaching
Harvard lists full tuition, housing and meals, domestic travel reimbursement, books and a 2,000 dollar stipend for its institute
Eligibility Criteria
- Undergraduates graduating in December 2027 or between May and August 2028
- Studying at a college or university in the United States
- A serious interest in a career in public service
- Citizenship: in the last cycle, US citizens, permanent residents and DACA recipients could apply to all host schools, and international students at US colleges could apply to Princeton only
- The PPIA 2027 page does not restate the citizenship rule, so confirm it in the application form
- Students at universities outside the USA cannot take part
Guides for this scholarship
How Applications Are Evaluated
Each scholarship provider uses its own selection criteria. Applicants should review the official scholarship guidelines for the specific criteria used to evaluate applications.
Required Documents
Online application on the PPIA Submittable portal
PPIA tells applicants to have ready their academic history, financial information, resume and any required supporting documents
Essays written in the form. The last cycle asked for two essays of 500 words each, so check the 2027 prompts in the form
Recommendation letters. The Princeton institute asks for two
Unofficial transcripts from every college you have attended (Princeton institute)
Financial aid award letters, or a parent or guardian tax return if you receive no aid (Princeton institute)
How to Apply
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Check the eligibility rules, including the citizenship rule for each host school
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Join one of the PPIA virtual application seminars if you can. The last one is on 19 October 2026
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Open the JSI 2027 form on the PPIA Submittable portal and create an account
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Complete the form, rank the host schools you prefer, and add your essays and documents
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Make sure your recommenders submit on time
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Submit before 6 November 2026, 11:59 PM Eastern time
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Each host school reviews applications and chooses its own fellows. Harvard gives mid-February 2027 for its decisions, and Michigan gives January 2027
Ready to Submit?
Ensure you have reviewed all requirements and gathered your documents before starting the application.
Official Application WebsiteFrequently Asked Questions
It varies by program and by your previous education. Some providers accept other English tests, and some waive the test if your earlier degree was taught in English. Check the official program requirements before you apply.
The official deadline is 11/7/2026. We highly recommend submitting your application at least a week prior to avoid server congestion.
Most universities allow you to apply with a "Hope Certificate" or provisional transcript if you are in your final semester, provided you graduate before the intake starts.
This varies by university. Many fully funded scholarships cover or waive application fees, but some may still require an initial processing fee. Refer to the official guidelines.
For PhD and some Master's programs, securing an acceptance letter from a professor is often mandatory. For undergraduate programs, it is usually not required.
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