Harvard Kennedy School is thrilled to announce the 25th Annual Public Policy Leadership Conference (PPLC) application is now live! The conference will be held October 30-November 2, 2025, in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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. 

PPLC alumni have gone on to pursue further study in public policy and careers in public service as leaders in:

• Federal, state, or local governments
• Nongovernmental organizations
• Nonprofit organizations
• Intergovernmental organizations
• International institutions
• Social enterprises

During the PPLC, you will have the chance to learn more about public policy graduate school and how it can impact your life and career. You will connect with current HKS students, faculty, and staff as well as other dynamic undergraduate students around pressing policy issues, and experience what it is like to be an HKS student for a weekend. You will also receive important information about fellowship and scholarship opportunities that can help fund your HKS graduate studies, and public policy career opportunities. 

Apply Now: https://www.hks.harvard.edu/educational-programs/undergraduate-opportunities/public-policy-leadership-conference

The deadline to apply is Monday, July 7, 2025 at 5 p.m. ET. 

Contact Us:

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617-998-1751

Learn more about the conference, the application process, and PPLC experience during our conference information sessions:

PPLC Information Sessions

Tuesday, May 13th | 3pm ET - Register Here

Thursday, June 5th | 12pm ET - Register Here

Monday, June 30th | 2pm ET - Register Here