publicadmin Funding Awards for a Master of Public Policy (MPP), Master of Public Administration (MPA) or Master of International Affairs (MIA)

Duke University Master of Public Policy

Our policy ensures merit-based scholarships for all accepted MPP applicants not fully funded externally. Sanford provides domestic and international students with tuition scholarships or assistantships upon indication of financial aid interest on the application, requiring no extra documents.

City University of New York’s Bernard M. Baruch College, National Urban Fellows Program

Offering over 1,000 scholarships and special programs, CUNY awards scholarships based on academic merit, alleviating financial burdens for students across its 24 colleges and schools.

Princeton University Woodrow Wilson School

Generous financial aid from the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs facilitates graduate degrees, enabling pursuits of public service careers without tuition debts.

Robertson Foundation for Government Fellowships

RFG Fellowships fund master’s degrees in international relations and related fields at select partner universities. Applicants can apply to partner schools with unique admission processes.

University of Maryland School of Public Policy, TIAA Nonprofit Leadership Fellows Program at the Do Good Institute

The TIAA Nonprofit Leadership Fellows program offers career development opportunities through mentorship and work with leading nonprofits, enhancing students’ professional growth.

publicadmin Funding Awards for a Master of Public Policy (MPP), Master of Public Administration (MPA) or Master of International Affairs (MIA)

Fulbright-Anne Wexler Master’s Awards in Public Policy

This scholarship supports Australian postgraduates with strong academic backgrounds to pursue master’s degrees in the U.S., aligning with Wexler’s interests in public policy for up to 2 academic years.

Harvard University’s Zuckerman Fellows Program

Zuckerman Fellows pursue additional degrees from Harvard schools, enhancing expertise in business, law, or medicine with Harvard’s Graduate School of Education, Kennedy School of Government, or T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

Harvard University Kennedy School’s Gleitsman Fellowship

Gleitsman Leadership Fellowships offer substantial financial aid and co-curricular experiences to promising Harvard Kennedy School master’s degree students dedicated to social change.

Harvard University Kennedy School’s Dubin Fellows Program for Emerging Leaders

Dubin Fellows exhibit leadership, academic excellence, and a commitment to social impact, receiving tuition and health fee coverage for up to 2 years, along with summer stipends for internships or leadership courses.

Harvard University Kennedy School’s Sheila C. Johnson Leadership Fellowship

The Sheila C. Johnson Fellowships bring ten emerging leaders annually to HKS, focusing on improving underserved communities in the U.S., particularly in the African-American community.

Harvard University Kennedy School’s U.S. Latino Leadership Fellowship

The U.S. Latino Leadership Fellowship gathers diverse emerging leaders dedicated to transforming underserved U.S. communities, addressing disparities through various fields including public policy, education, and health care.

George Mason University’s Mercatus MA Fellowship

The Mercatus MA Fellowship offers a competitive, two-year program for students pursuing a master’s degree in economics at George Mason University, preparing them for careers in public policy with full tuition support, stipends, and research opportunities.

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