Harvard Kennedy School offers special programs for undergraduates to learn about public policy and leadership. Explore how HKS connects high-achieving college students with the Kennedy School community.

 

What We Offer

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Public Policy and International Affairs Program (PPIA) Junior Summer Institute

Join a diverse population of undergraduate students in a rigorous seven-week summer program that will prepare you for graduate programs in public policy and international affairs.

 

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Public Policy Leadership Conference

During this conference, you will have the chance to learn about what it means to study public policy in a graduate school environment and connect with current HKS students, faculty, and staff as well as other motivated undergraduate students.