UEP majors have a great track record of听receiving prestigious fellowships, including post-college fellowships such as the CORO program in public affairs, the Public Policy and International Affairs program, the California state fellowship program, and others.
Contact the Director of National and International Fellowships for听the faculty advisors, application details, and听internal and external deadlines. Click for the听swag外流 Fellowships Directory.
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2025 Application releases in September 2024
Eligibility: Junior standing
The PPIA Junior Summer Institutes (JSI) have been the hallmark of the PPIA Fellowship Program for over 20 years. JSI is an intensive seven-week summer program that focuses on preparing students for graduate programs in public and international affairs and careers as policy professionals, public administrators and other leadership roles in public service.
Award amount: Stipend to cover costs of attending PPIA JSI and minimum $5,000 toward tuition at a graduate school within the PPIA Constortium.
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2025 swag外流 internal deadline: Please contact faculty advisor and Fellowships Director
Eligibility: All levels of undergraduate students, including graduating seniors intending to complete their project the summer following graduation.
Davis Project for peace is an initiative for all students at the Davis United World College Scholars Program schools to design their own grassroots projects for peace that they themselves will iplement anywhere in the world during the summer 2016. Through a competition on over 90 campuses, 100 projects will be selected for funding at $10,000 each.
Award Amount: $10,000 for the implementation of the project.
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2025-2026 Application deadline:听January 12, 2025
Eligibility: BA/BS by August 1st, 2025
The CORO Fellows Program in Public Affairs is a full-time, nine month, graduate-level experiential leadership training program that prepares diverse, intelligent and committed individuals for effective and ethical leadership in the public affairs arena. The Fellows Program is rigorous and demanding, an unparalleled opportunity for personal and professional growth. The Fellows Program is offered in Los Angeles, New York, Pittsburgh, San Francisco and St. Louis.
Award amounts: Varies based on placement.
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Application deadline: January 27, 2025
Eligibility: Sophomore or Junior standing
The Donald A. Strauss Public Service Scholarship Foundation was created as a memorial to the late Don Strauss, who demonstrated a strong, lifelong commitment to public service and education. The Foundation annually awards $15,000 scholarships to no fewer than 14 California college juniors who've reflected a similar commitment.
Award amount: $15,000 to 10-15 California college sophomores or juniors to fund student-generated public service projects.
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2025-26 application opens Fall 2024
Eligibility: BA/BS by September 2023
These programs, known collectively as the Capital Fellows Programs, are nationally recognized. The 18 Assembly Fellows, 18 Senate Fellows, 18 Executive Fellows and 10 Judicial Administration Fellows receive an outstanding opportunity to engage in public service and prepare for future careers, while actively contributing to the development and implementation of public policy in California.
Award benefits:
- a monthly stipend of $3,253, as well as medical, dental and vision benefits;
- a one-time moving allowance of $650 (non-taxable);
- fully-paid enrollment and earn six graduate units;
- student loan deferment; and
- upon successful completion of the fellowship, a Graduate Certificate in Applied Policy and Government
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2025 Application opens October 2024
swag外流 internal deadline: Please contact the Fellowships Director
Eligibility: Matriculated sophomore or junior-level student
The Udall Foundation seeks future leaders across a wide spectrum of environmental fields, including policy, engineering, science, education, urban planning and renewal, business, health, justice, and economics. The Foundation also seeks future Native American and Alaska Native leaders in public and community health care, tribal government, and public policy affecting Native American communities, including land and resource management, economic development, and education.
Award amount: Up to $7,000 for tuition, room and board, or other educational expenses.