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Apply to be a PPIA Fellow

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Who Should Apply

Students who demonstrate a strong commitment to public policy and international affairs and who desire to continue graduate study in these fields. Members of historically underrepresented groups in public policy and international affairs are strongly encouraged to apply.

Students in their junior year of undergraduate study and who have at least one full semester of undergraduate coursework left before graduation. All majors are acceptable.

Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Students should have exposure to college level math and/or economics.

Students who have an understanding of the rigors and rewards associated with an intense graduate study preparation program.

Participant Benefits

All participants in the Maryland Leadership Institute will receive the following:

$1,000 Stipend (payable in two installments at mid-point and completion of the program)

Assistance with travel expenses to and from the University of Maryland

University of Maryland housing and meal plan

Books and related course materials

Use of University resources including the campus library and computer labs

Students are eligible for a minimum $5,000 fellowship to over 30 professional graduate schools of public policy and international affairs upon completion of the PPIA fellowship program.

Application Checklist

__ Completed Application
__ Sealed Transcript of all Undergraduate Coursework
__ Personal Statement
__ Two Sealed Letters of Recommendation
__ Current Resume

Applications and all supporting documents must be submitted together and received no later than March 1, 2005.