Harvard Kennedy School is currently accepting applications for its Public Policy Leadership Conference 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Harvard Kennedy School - Public Policy Leadership Conference
The Public Policy Leadership Conference (PPLC) connects ambitious undergraduate students with educational leaders and resources designed to cultivate academic excellence and expand public policy opportunities for those who may face challenges in navigating graduate education pathways.
Benefits of Harvard Kennedy School - Public Policy Leadership Conference
- All costs associated with attending the Public Policy Leadership Conference are paid for by Harvard Kennedy School, including flights, transportation in Boston, accommodation, and meals while at the conference.
Harvard Kennedy School - Public Policy Leadership Conference Requirements
To be considered for PPLC, you must:
- Be enrolled in a two- or four-year U.S. undergraduate institution at the time of the conference
- Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or non-citizen U.S. national
- Have completed at least 2 academic semesters at a two- or four-year U.S. institution at the time of the conference
- Not be scheduled to receive a bachelor’s degree in the 2026-2027 academic year
- Be eligible to receive a Federal Pell Grant for the current academic year (2026-27). Your eligibility can be verified through your FAFSA Submission Summary or institutional financial aid office
- Have a 3.0 grade point average (GPA) or above
- Demonstrate an abiding commitment to public service through activism, student leadership, civic participation at school, in your community, or through volunteering. These details should be included in your resume and personal statement essay.
Application Date and Process
If you are interested in applying to the conference, we require you to submit:
- Your online application form
- Your résumé
- A personal statement essay
- A letter of recommendation (we advise that you ask your recommender as early as possible)
- An undergraduate academic transcript, which may be unofficial
Application Deadline
10 July, 2026
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