Application
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Download the PPSP Application Now!Required Documents
A completed Public Policy Scholars Program application must include the following:
- Completed PPSP application (typed)
- Professional cover letter
- Professional resume
- Policy essay
- Screenshot of current semester class schedule
- Official college transcript
- Letters of recommendation
Application & Placement Process
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A completed application packet includes: a PPSP application, a professional cover letter and resume, a policy issue essay, a screenshot of your class schedule for the current semester, an official college transcript, and 1-3 letters of recommendation.
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Candidates will be assigned a 15-minute virtual interview slot with a panel of university faculty, staff, and program supporters. After virtual interviews are complete, the panel will then select who will advance to the next step in the process.
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If selected, participants will work closely with program staff in securing a part-time internship for the semester. The program cannot guarantee selection into the internship of your choice as this is entirely up to the hosting organization.
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You will be required to participate in several mandatory virtual training meetings before your departure. These will address what is expected from you during your time in the program, as well as what is expected from your hosting offices/organizations.
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Pack your bags; you are going on an adventure to our nation's capital!
Things to Consider
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Take time to paint a complete picture of your experience at your institution and how the program will prepare you for your professional aspirations before beginning your application. Submit your application as early as possible.
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Keep an activity log of leadership positions, community service, awards, employment and both college and non-college related activities. Include the time commitment and duration of involvement in each activity. Undergraduates are limited to one page and graduate students to two. Do not include high-school information. (Eagle Scout or Gold Awards may be included).
Program staff highly recommend utilizing your home institution's Career Center for assistance with your professional resume and cover letter. Each institution's Career Center is linked below.
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All applicants are required to provide a writing sample in the form of an essay that addresses a policy issue of their choosing. Work to include multiple references for a stronger argument. While the policy should be something you are passionate about or interested in, you must be sure to address the prompt listed on the application as it may vary between semesters and locations.
Program staff recommends visiting or scheduling an appointment with your home institution's Writing Center, or similar, at the links provided below for assistance on your policy essay.
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While not required, you are highly encouraged to meet with your academic advisor to discuss how participation in PPSP could impact your degree plan. Please consider doing so prior to submitting your application and committing to an interview.
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Submit your application as early as possible to ensure your application is received by the deadline. Turn in your application via email to the Policy Internship Programs Office (ppip@ag.tamu.edu). Once you have submitted your completed application you will be contacted with additional instructions.
Many of your documents ought to be submitted together when turning in your application; however, at times, your letters of recommendation and transcript(s) may be turned in at different times.
For documents that must be sent via postal mail, please use the addresses listed below:
Public Policy Internship Program
600 John Kimbrough Blvd, Suite 515
2402 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843
*The office of Policy Internship Programs is closed on Saturday and Sunday. Please be aware we also close on University Holidays as listed on the Academic Calendar.