Last date to apply 7 july 2025
Applications for the 2025 Harvard Kennedy School PPLC Conference are now being accepted. The Harvard Kennedy School in Cambridge, Massachusetts hosts the fully funded annual Public Policy Leadership Conference. The conference will take place from October 30, 2025, to November 2, 2025, and it will last for four days. IELTS is not necessary, and there is no application fee.
This fully funded conference aims to encourage students to become future leaders in public service and seek careers in public policy. Participants in this program will network with other leaders to get knowledge from them about leadership and public policy. Below are further specifics.
Objective of the HKS PPLC Program
- Learn about Public Policy Graduate School: Discover how pursuing a graduate degree in public policy can shape your life and career trajectory.
- Connect with the HKS community: Network with current HKS students, faculty, and staff.
- Engage with peers: Connect with other driven undergraduate students to discuss pressing policy issues.
- Experience HKS student life: Get a firsthand feel for what it’s like to be a student at Harvard Kennedy School for an entire weekend.
Eligibility Criteria
- You must be currently enrolled in a two- or four-year U.S. undergraduate institution when the conference takes place.
- You need to be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, DACA recipient, or non-citizen U.S. national.
- By the time of the conference, you must have completed at least two academic semesters at a two- or four-year U.S. institution.
- You cannot be scheduled to receive your bachelor’s degree during the 2025-2026 academic year.
- You should have a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher.
- You must show a strong dedication to public service.
Required Documents
- Online application form
- Résumé
- Personal statement essay
- Letter of recommendation
- Undergraduate academic transcript
How to Apply for the Harvard Kennedy School Public Policy Leadership Conference?
Applicants have to apply online from the official website using the online link. The Link to the official website is below