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• Location: Harvard Kennedy School, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
• Dates: October 30 – November 2, 2025
• Funding: Fully Funded (Travel, Accommodation, Meals, Program Costs)
• Eligibility: U.S.-based undergraduate students (see criteria below)
• Application Deadline: 7 July 2025

Why Attend the HKS PPLC Conference?

The Public Policy Leadership Conference (PPLC) is a fully funded, four-day event hosted by Harvard Kennedy School to inspire and prepare undergraduates for careers in public service and policy. Participants will engage with faculty, students, and peers to explore graduate education, leadership, and real-world policy challenges.

What’s Covered?

• Round-trip transportation
• Hotel accommodation
• All meals during the conference
• Full access to workshops, panels, and networking events

Eligibility Criteria

To apply, you must:

• Be enrolled in a two- or four-year undergraduate institution in the U.S.
• Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, DACA recipient, or non-citizen U.S. national
• Have completed at least two academic semesters by October 2025
• Not be graduating in the 2025–2026 academic year
• Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to public service
• Apply Now: Harvard Kennedy School – PPLC 2025 Official Application Portal

Required Documents

• Online application form
• CV or résumé
• Undergraduate transcript
• Personal statement essay
• Valid passport or national ID

What You’ll Gain

• Firsthand experience of life at Harvard Kennedy School
• Exposure to graduate-level public policy education
• Mentorship from HKS faculty and students
• A network of like-minded peers committed to public service

This is a rare opportunity to explore your future in public policy—fully funded by one of the world’s top institutions.