DC Summer Scholars Program
2025 DC Summer Scholars Program
The Pepperdine School of Public Policy DC Summer Scholars Program explores topics typically untouched by Washington, DC-based policy studies programs, pushing its participants to understand the vital interconnection between culture, history, and public policy.
The program will offer one, 3-unit graduate-level course eligible for exclusive full-tuition scholarships, where accepted scholars will learn from top policy academics and practitioners. The four-week seminar will accommodate only 20 qualified scholars, hosted at Pepperdine's Washington, DC Foggy Bottom campus (2011 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW) with class sessions meeting Tuesday/Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings in July.
Applicants may apply by filling out the DC Policy Scholars Application. Course descriptions can be found below.
Upon completion of the program, scholars will receive an an applied philosophy in education policy certificate of completion from the School of Public Policy. Credits may be used toward future enrollment at the Pepperdine School of Public Policy for a master of public policy degree.
Application Deadline Extended to May 2, 2025
2025 Session and Dates
Who is Eligible?
Application is open to rising undergrad juniors and seniors, plus recent college grads who are considering graduate school. *Please note that the Office of International Student Services will not issue an F-1 visa for these classes, and visitors to the United States in B-1, B-2, WT, or WB visitor visa status are not eligible to audit or enroll in these courses.
Tuition
A maximum of 20 qualified scholars will be selected for the session. All admitted scholars will be awarded full-tuition scholarship for this 3-credit class. DC Summer Scholars will not receive any additional financial aid or support for their participation in the program. Pepperdine University and the School of Public Policy are not responsible for funding/finding/providing housing, transportation, or other expenses related to enrollment in the program.