Sponsored by PPIA
Apply Now for a PPIA Public Service Weekend!
PPIA is Cultivating the Next Generation of Diverse Policy Leaders
Public Service Weekends introduce college students and recent post-grads to a wide variety of public service professions and sectors in a concise three-day conference format. During this time, students will hear from panels of policy professionals, participate in networking opportunities, and more!
PSWs ensure students walk away with an expanded policy knowledge base, and relationships with like-minded peers and potential employers. Students also learn and practice practical skills that enhance their leadership potential.
In 2024, PPIA will run nine PSWs hosted at one of our prestigious university partner campuses.
Program Format
A PSW consists of three days of programming occurring Friday through Sunday. Each of our partner university’s programming is unique, reflecting their unique faculty expertise and network. We encourage you to learn more about our university partners’ specific programming through their application portals found on our program page.
Most PSW host sites will help you pay for travel expenses, cover the cost of the conference, and provide housing and meals.
During Your Time You Will
- Meet innovative and impactful policy thought leaders and practitioners
- Further your leadership, professional development, and networking skills through sessions with faculty, practitioners, and alumni from your institution
- Learn about the evolving and high impact career and education opportunities in public and global policy
- Develop and showcase practical policy skills
Eligibility
Public Service Weekends are open to applicants who:
- Are currently enrolled in a U.S-based undergraduate institution or have recently graduated
- Have a strong interest in uplifting diversity in public service
- Use their lived experience to inform their current or future public service work
- Want to learn about professional and academic opportunities in public service
Join an Info Session
At 5PM CST on April 22nd, 2024, PPIA will host an informational webinar where participants will hear more about the program structure and application process. They will also hear representatives from each university partner talk about their PSW’s programming.
Register for our informational webinar here!
How to Apply
Applications for all PSW may be found on our Public Service Weekend page. While each PSW requires a separate application, essay prompts are consistent across applications. You may apply to multiple PSWs.
Deadlines are specific to each university’s PSW. Please see their application portals for more information.
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