MPLP’s first class graduated in 1992. Since then, more than 500 men and women of various political views, professions and regions of the state have earned an MPLP certificate. Each MPLP class invites 24 Fellows – 12 men and 12 women.
The fellowships are competitive, requiring written application, essay, references and personal interview.
By the most recent count, 45 percent of MPLP’s graduates have been elected or appointed to elective or appointed positions at local, regional or statewide levels.
The program of workshops, seminars, panel discussions, hands-on activities and guided tours takes place over 10 weekends. Fellows are asked to commit to the intensive schedule that includes presentations from some of the state’s highest political officers and most experienced policy analysts.
MPLP Fellowships, each valued at approximately $12,000, are tuition-free. An administrative fee of $1,000 is requested.
Applications are due Friday, Aug. 23, 2013 for the MPLP Class of 2014. They are available online at https://bit.ly/1bJRWe4. Applications received after that time will be considered for the following year’s program.
More information is available on IPPSR’s website at www.ippsr.msu.edu, or through MPLP Administrator Linda Cleary at 517-353-0891 or clearyl@msu.edu.
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