Public Policy & International Affairs (PPIA) Fellowship Program
Non-profit OrganizationsDistrict of Columbia, United States11-50 Employees
The Public Policy & International Affairs (PPIA) Fellowship Program is a nonprofit organization based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, that focuses on expanding access to the public policy and global affairs pipeline. It supports leadership development for individuals who are historically underrepresented, through a range of programs designed to build analytics, policy writing, and leadership skills, and to connect participants with education, exposure, and networks that enable civic impact. The organization targets students and early-career individuals, offering immersive experiences such as fully funded graduate fellowships, shorter policy academies, and policy weekends, complemented by events that link participants with graduate programs, public agencies, nonprofits, and potential employers. With an extensive alumni network and collaboration with numerous graduate schools, PPIA positions itself within the nonprofit sector as a gateway to public service leadership and policy careers, aiming to strengthen the diverse leadership that informs government, philanthropy, nonprofit work, and global institutions.