Department of Public Policy and Administration
College of Liberal Arts
PPAD is the historically principal unit at Jackson State University which educates persons primarily for careers in the fields of public management and policy analysis and for service in public, non-profit and “quasi-public” organizations. Concomitantly, it is also the mission of the Department to serve as a resource to the Jackson State community, the State of Mississippi, the nation and developing areas throughout the world.
Scholarships
The Program of Public Policy and Administration responds to the financial needs of our students by offering fellowships or financial assistance such as:
Graduate Assistantships
The Division of Graduate Studies and the Program of Public Policy and Administration provide a limited number of graduate assistantships. The assistantships pay in-state tuition and a stipend for the academic year. The monthly stipend does not cover out-of-state fees, housing, transportation and food. Students must be enrolled for a minimum of 9 hours credit to qualify.
Scholarships/Fellowships
- The Endowed Scholarship Fund for Public Service Students:
- Office of Financial Aid:
- Division of Graduate Studies:
- JSU Global
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Internships
A monthly stipend can be earned through internship placement. For information, contact the Internship Coordinator, Dr. Ester Stokes at estokes@jsums.edu.
PERSONNEL
READY TO JOIN?
For more information, please contact us at (601) 979-8783. We look forward to meeting with you and seeing how our program can help you achieve your goals.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC POLICY AND ADMINISTRATION
