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Fellowships & Scholarships

PPIA Fellowship & Junior Summer Institute

Application deadline: November 2012 (passed)
Eligibility: Junior standing
Faculty Advisor: Peter Dreier | 323.259.2913 | dreier@oxy.edu

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: Full tuition to attend PPIA JSI, stipend up to $1,500 and minimum $5,000 toward graduate school tuition.
PPIA JSI Program and application details

Davis Projects for Peace

Oxy internal deadline: ASAP
National deadline: February 2013 (passed)
Eligibility: Undergraduate students, all levels
Faculty Advisor: Ella Turenne | 323.341.4927 | turenne@oxy.edu
                       Robert Gottlieb | 323.259.2712 | gottlieb@oxy.edu

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 2011. 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.
Davis Projects for Peace program and application details

CORO Fellows Program in Public Affairs

Application deadline: January 2013 (passed)
Eligibility: BA/BS by Fall 2012
Faculty Advisor: Valerie Savior | 323.259.1468 | vsavior@oxy.edu
                          Peter Dreier | 323.259.2913 | dreier@oxy.edu

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.
CORO Fellows program and application details

Donald A. Strauss Foundation Scholarship

Oxy internal deadline: February 2013 (passed)
Application deadline: March 2013 (passed)
Eligibility: Junior standing
Faculty Advisor: Ella Turenne | 323.341.4927 | turenne@oxy.edu
                       Robert Gottlieb | 323.259.2712 | gottlieb@oxy.edu

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 $10,000 scholarships to no fewer than 14 California college juniors who've reflected a similar commitment.

Award amount: $10,000 to be used in the last year of undergraduate study.
Donald A. Strauss Foundation program and application details

Capital Fellows Program

Application deadline: February 2013 (passed)
Eligibility: BA/BS by Fall 2013
Faculty Advisor: Valerie Savior | 323.259.1468 | vsavior@oxy.edu 
                          Peter Dreier | 323.259.2913 | dreier@oxy.edu

• California Senate Fellows
• Executive Fellowship Program
• Jesse M. Unruh Assembly Fellowship Program
• Judicial Administration Fellowship Program

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 amount: $1,972/month plus health benefits for 11 months.
Capital Fellows Program and application details

Morris K. Udall Scholarship

Oxy internal deadline: February 2013 (passed)
Online registration deadline: March 2013 (passed)
National deadline: March 2013 (tba)
Eligibility: Matriculated sophomore or junior-level student
Faculty Advisor: Martha Matsuoka | 323.259.2971 | matsuoka@oxy.edu

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 $5,000 for tuition, room and board, or other educational expenses.
Morris K. Udall program and application details