Eligibility
Applicants must:

• Be enrolled as college juniors who will have one or two semesters remaining in an accredited U.S. college after completing the summer institute; this includes international students pursuing an undergraduate degree at an accredited U.S. four-year college or university.
• Demonstrate an interest in and commitment to cross-cultural and social issues and public service.
• Demonstrate an interest in and a commitment to a career in public or international affairs.
• Contribute to the diversity of perspectives in public policy or international affairs.

Application Requirements
An applicant must submit the following materials:

• A résumé that includes work experience, extracurricular activities, foreign travel, language abilities, community involvement, and other experiences relevant to public affairs.
• A personal statement highlighting cultural experiences, leadership skills, and a commitment to public service.
• Official academic transcripts.
• Two letters of recommendation.
• A copy of the student's financial aid award letter, Student Aid Report (SAR), and completion of the financial information section on the application. If the student is not receiving financial aid, please submit parent/guardian's income tax forms.
• The completed PPIA JSI application (available online at http://www.ppiaprogram.org/app/).

Application Evaluation Consideration is given only to complete applications. An academic evaluation is made to determine whether the curriculum of the PPIA Junior Summer Institute would provide an appropriate challenge for students applying to this program. The PPIA Junior Summer Institute features introductory and advanced courses in quantitative methods and economics for policy analysis as well as a policy workshop, and a seminar on the intercultural dimensions of policy making. Previous exposure to statistics and economics is not a requirement for admission, but placement in the advanced courses usually requires previous coursework in statistics, economics, and calculus.

A nonacademic assessment is made to determine the level of each applicant's commitment to public service and potential to become a leader in a global society. The variety of life and work experiences, volunteer interests, study abroad, and participation in campus or community organizations are evaluated. The summer institute seeks to engage students who demonstrate a strong commitment to solving economic, political, social, and environmental problems in both the United States and abroad.

Deadline To be considered for the 2008 PPIA Junior Summer Institute at Princeton University, the completed application form and all required materials must be submitted by November 1, 2007.

How to Apply An online application form is available through the Public Policy & International Affairs Fellowship Program (PPIA). All candidates must apply online at http://www.ppiaprogram.org/app/. Please send all supporting materials to:

Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs
PPIA Junior Summer Institute at Princeton University
104 Robertson Hall
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ 08544-1013
Phone: (609) 258-4836
E-mail: wwsjsi@princeton.edu