Scholarships and fellowships are prioritized for pre-career students pursuing the in-person MPA degree. Mid-career students are encouraged to ask their employers about available tuition-assistance programs.
Pre-career students placed in internships earn, on average, approximately $8,000 more in internship compensation than they pay in tuition and fees during the program. As a result, every student placed in an internship receives meaningful financial support in addition to any scholarships or fellowships received.
Scholarships and Fellowships for Incoming Students
Excellence Fellowship
Amount: Full tuition waiver, valued at approximately $17,500
Preference: Outstanding incoming students pursuing the in-person, pre-career MPA degree.
Donna Beth Froio Memorial Scholarship
Amount: Up to $5,000
Preference: Incoming students who demonstrate academic promise and a record of work that bridges cultural and socioeconomic boundaries.
Dawn S. Peters Legacy of the Profession Scholarship
Amount: Up to $2,000
Preference: Nontraditional students pursuing the in-person, pre-career MPA degree who have had a significant gap between undergraduate and graduate study because of career, military service, caregiving, or other circumstances.
John E. Morris Scholarship
Amount: Up to $1,000
Preference: Outstanding incoming MPA students who demonstrate academic achievement and promise of excellence in public service.
David and Catherine Arnold Fellowship
Amount: Up to $1,000
Preference: Incoming MPA students from backgrounds that remain underrepresented in the field of public administration and who would benefit from professional development and networking opportunities.
Scholarships and Fellowships for Current Students
James M. and Audrey M. Banovetz Fellowship
Amount: Up to $2,000
Preference: Current MPA students who demonstrate exceptional potential for a successful career in local government management.
Donna Beth Froio Memorial Scholarship
Amount: Up to $1,000
Preference: Current mid-career students who demonstrate academic promise and work that bridges cultural and socioeconomic boundaries.
William R. Monat Scholar
Amount: Up to $1,000
Preference: Current MPA students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship and public service.
Daniel Wit Scholar
Amount: Up to $1,000
Preference: Current MPA students who demonstrate outstanding scholarship in public or nonprofit administration or public policy.
Travel Support for Pre-Career Students
General Student Travel Support
Amount: Up to $1,000 per student per year
Eligibility: Available to all pre-career MPA students in good standing.