IIPP Fellowship Program

The Institute for International Public Policy (IIPP) Fellowship Program is a program of the United Negro College Fund 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…

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Rolling Admission?

One common question we receive is, “If I complete my admission application early will I receive a decision early.” SIPA does not practice what is sometimes referred to as rolling admission. Rolling admission means that as applications are received, they are reviewed and decisions are sent as they are made. All applicants to SIPA who…

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Admission Application: Document Tracking

In order to make the process of applying to SIPA as simple and clear as possible, we highly recommend that you submit your admission application as soon as possible if you plan on applying for the fall 2009 semester. The reason for this is that as soon as you submit your admission application, we begin…

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SIPA on iTunes

There are many ways to gather information about SIPA. Our web site, this blog, and a visit to SIPA are just a few of the ways. iTunes is another avenue you can use to obtain information about opportunities available to our students. When you open iTunes, simply type “SIPA” into the iTunes search box and…

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U.S. Presidential Candidates Visit Columbia

SIPA benefits from an ideal location. New York City draws many prominent figures and our students have access to unparalleled opportunities to hear directly from those on the front lines of public policy and international affairs. A prime example recently occurred on September 11, 2008 when the U.S. Presidential candidates paid a visit to Columbia…

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