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Public Policy Scholars Program (PPSP)

Apply to PPSP

Students must submit application materials by the designated dates/times listed below.

Application

Please click the corresponding link below to gain access to the application(s).

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Required Documents

  1. Completed PPSP application (typed)
  2. Professional cover letter
  3. Professional resume
  4. Policy essay
  5. Screenshot of current semester class schedule
  6. Official college transcript
  7. Letters of recommendation

Application & Placement Process

A completed application packet includes: a PPSP application, a professional cover letter and resume, a policy issue essay, a screenshot of your class schedule for the current semester, an official college transcript, and 1-3 letters of recommendation.

Candidates will be assigned a 15-minute virtual interview slot with a panel of university faculty, staff, and program supporters. After virtual interviews are complete, the panel will then select who will advance to the next step in the process.

If selected, participants will work closely with program staff in securing a part-time internship for the semester. The program cannot guarantee selection into the internship of your choice as this is entirely up to the hosting organization.

You will be required to participate in several mandatory virtual training meetings before your departure. These will address what is expected from you during your time in the program, as well as what is expected from your hosting offices/organizations.

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Things to Consider

Take time to paint a complete picture of your experience at your institution and how the program will prepare you for your professional aspirations before beginning your application. Submit your application as early as possible.

Keep an activity log of leadership positions, community service, awards, employment and both college and non-college related activities. Include the time commitment and duration of involvement in each activity. Undergraduates are limited to one page and graduate students to two. Do not include high-school information. (Eagle Scout or Gold Awards may be included).

Program staff highly recommend utilizing your home institution’s Career Center for assistance with your professional resume and cover letter. Each institution’s Career Center is linked below.

Keep an activity log of leadership positions, community service, awards, employment and both college and non-college related activities. Include the time commitment and duration of involvement in each activity. Undergraduates are limited to one page and graduate students to two. Do not include high-school information. (Eagle Scout or Gold Awards may be included).

Program staff highly recommend utilizing your home institution’s Career Center for assistance with your professional resume and cover letter. Each institution’s Career Center is linked below.

While not required, you are highly encouraged to meet with your academic advisor to discuss how participation in PPSP could impact your degree plan. Please consider doing so prior to submitting your application and committing to an interview.

Submit your application as early as possible to ensure your application is received by the deadline. Turn in your application via email to the Policy Internship Programs Office (policyscholars@ag.tamu.edu). Once you have submitted your completed application you will be contacted with additional instructions.

Many of your documents ought to be submitted together when turning in your application; however, at times, your letters of recommendation and transcript(s) may be turned in at different times.

For documents that must be sent via postal mail, please use the addresses listed below:

Public Policy Internship Program
600 John Kimbrough Blvd, Suite 515
2402 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843

*The office of Policy Internship Programs is closed on Saturday and Sunday. Please be aware we also close on University Holidays as listed on the  Academic Calendar.

System University Contacts

The collaboration between the Texas A&M University Policy Internship Programs and the ten schools within the Texas A&M University System showcases a well-organized and synergistic approach to policy education and practical experience. Texas A&M University oversees the program, but each affiliated institution has appointed a liaison to provide targeted support and guidance at their own campus. Students can find their campus liaison from the list below, which facilitates personalized assistance and ensures effective engagement with the internship opportunities. This cooperative framework not only streamlines the process for participants but also enhances the program’s overall impact across the Texas A&M University System, fostering a richer educational experience for all involved.

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Mr. Arthur Lumzy

Director of Student Career Preparedness
arthur.lumzy@tamuc.edu

MS. Michelle Jones

Manager of Internships, Cooperative Education, and Experiential Learning
myjones@pvamu.edu

Dr. JOlena Waddell

Associate Provost & Associate Vice President for Student Academic Success & Achievement
jwaddell@tarleton.edu

Dr. SEAN mADDAN

Associate Professor of Social Sciences
sean.maddan@tamiu.edu

Please visit the Contact Us page or email us at policyscholars@ag.tamu.edu for more information on the Public Policy Scholars Program.

Office of Career & Professional Development

(254) 519-5737
cpd@tamuct.edu

Dr. Susan Murphy

Associate Provost for Academic Affairs
susan.murphy@tamucc.edu

Dr. Maria Velez-Hernandez

Interim Associate Vice President for Student Success
maria.velez-hernandez@tamuk.edu

Ms. Krystina Irvin

Director of Experiential Learning
kirvin@tamusa.edu

Dr. Craig Nakashian

Director of Honors Program & Professor of History
cnakashian@tamut.edu

Please visit the Contact Us page or email us at policyscholars@ag.tamu.edu for more information on the Public Policy Scholars Program.

Ms. Shelby Ford

Assistant Director of Employer Relations & Internships
sford@wtamu.edu