Harvard Public Policy Leadership Conference 2026

Quick intro

Applications are open for the Harvard Public Policy Leadership Conference 2026 at Harvard Kennedy School in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. The conference will take place from 29 October to 1 November 2026 and is designed for undergraduate students interested in public policy, public service, leadership, government, NGOs, nonprofits, international institutions, and social enterprise. Harvard covers the cost of attending, including transportation, accommodation, and meals. (Harvard Kennedy School)

Benefits

Harvard Kennedy School pays the costs connected with attending PPLC, including transportation, accommodation, and meals during the conference. (Harvard Kennedy School)

Objectives

The program helps undergraduate students explore public policy careers, graduate school options, public service, leadership, and fellowship opportunities. Participants meet Harvard faculty, students, staff, and other undergraduates interested in policy and public service. (Harvard Kennedy School)

Eligibility criteria

Applicants must be enrolled in a U.S. undergraduate institution, be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, DACA recipients, or non-citizen U.S. nationals, have completed at least two academic semesters, not graduate during the 2026–2027 academic year, have a GPA of at least 3.0, and show commitment to public service. (Harvard Kennedy School)

Required documents

Required documents include:

• Online application form
• Résumé
• Personal statement essay
• Letter of recommendation
• Undergraduate academic transcript, unofficial accepted (Harvard Kennedy School)

How to apply

Apply through Harvard’s official online application portal before 10 July 2026, 5:00 PM ET. (Harvard Kennedy School Admissions)

Official Application Link: Harvard PPLC Application Portal