The Honors College has received news of a new fellowship opportunity for minority students. Interested individuals should contact Dr. Lisa DeFrank-Cole at Lisa.DeFrank-Cole@mail.wvu.edu or at 304.293.2100. Please read on . . .

The Institute for International Public Policy (IIPP) Fellowship Program
is a program of the UNCF Special Programs Corporation that is now
entering its 15th year. The Institute seeks to enhance U.S. national
security and global competitiveness by promoting excellence,
international service, and awareness among a representative
cross‑ section of the American citizenry. The IIPP also seeks to broaden
access to international education and training opportunities for
underrepresented minority college students.

The IIPP Fellowship Program provides students from underrepresented
minority groups with education and training experiences critical to
entry and advancement in international affairs careers. IIPP is a
comprehensive program of summer policy institutes, study abroad,
intensive language training, internships, graduate study, and student
services that include mentoring and career development. Additionally,
IIPP provides students with the education and training necessary to
successfully enter, advance, and provide leadership in international
affairs careers.

IIPP Fellowship Components:

• Sophomore Summer Policy Institute

• Junior Year Study Abroad

• Junior Summer Policy Institute

• Summer Language Institute

• International Internship

• Master’s Degree Program in International Affairs/International Relations

Eligibility Requirements

The IIPP welcomes applications from undergraduate sophomores who:

• Are enrolled full‑ time at an accredited, four‑ year baccalaureate‑ granting institution.

• Are U.S. Citizens or legal residents (documentary support required).

• Have a minimum 3.2 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale).

• Have a strong demonstrated interest in international affairs.

• Are an underrepresented minority (African American, Hispanic/LatinoAmerican, Asian American, American Indian, Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander).

• Plan to seek admission to a two‑ year master’s degree program in international affairs.

Students from underrepresented minority groups, especially those from
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic‑ Serving
Institutions (HSIs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), and Other
Minority Serving Institutions (OMIs) are particularly encouraged to
apply. Though not a requirement, applicants are strongly encouraged to
complete at least one of the following courses before starting the IIPP
Fellowship: international affairs, foreign policy, a foreign language,
political science, sociology, macro/micro‑ economics, statistics and/or
journalism.

IIPP Fellowship Funding Package

The IIPP Fellowship funding package includes the following:

• Sophomore and Junior Policy Institutes: housing and meals in university facilities; books and materials; field trips and excursions; a stipend; and travel from home or school.

• Junior Year Study Abroad: one‑ half of program costs and personal expenses for one semester of overseas study during a Fellow’s junior year, with the expectation that her/his school will supply the other half through financial aid or scholarships and a reasonable family contribution.

• Summer Language Institute: tuition and fees; room and board; books and materials; travel to and from SLI; a stipend.
  • IIPP Internship: depending on whether the internship is domestic or international, IIPP may provide travel costs and a stipend.
  • Graduate School: $15,000 in matching scholarship funds, provided the Fellow has completed each IIPP program component and will pursue a master’s degree in International Affairs at an Association of
    Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA) ‑ accredited program, or other program approved by IIPP.