2013-2014 Graduate Scholarships
New Scholarship
The Center for Environmental Policy is pleased to invite student applications for the new William K. Reilly Scholarship. First-year master's students in Public Administration and Public Policy are eligible to apply for the $5,000 scholarship, which will be awarded for the 2013-2014 academic year. Please note that completed applications must be received no later than Monday, April 8th. Read more about the details on the criteria and application process.
Following is a summary of available donor-funded scholarship awards for enrolled students in the MPA and MPP programs.
Applications for the 2013-2014 SPA Donor-Funded Scholarships are no longer being accepted. Awardees will be notified by May 24th, 2013.
Applicants can contact the Office of Student Financial Aid directly for questions regarding their financial aid package. For general questions about the donor-funded scholarships, please email spagradscholarships@american.edu.
Available Scholarships
Anita F. Alpern Scholarship Fund (MPA or MPP)
Scholarship recipients for the Anita F. Alpern Scholarship Fund will be selected based upon merit, financial need, and commitment to public service. Full or part-time students pursuing an MPA or MPP are eligible. The late Anita F. Alpern joined the faculty of the School of Public Affairs in the late 1970s and served for twenty years as a Distinguished Adjunct in Residence. She taught courses on public administration and administrative ethics in the graduate MPA and Key Executive programs.
Number of Available Awards: 1
Amount Awarded: $2,500
Bernard H. Ross Public Administration Scholarship (MPA or MPP)
Established by the School of Public Affairs in recognition of Dr. Bernard H. Ross' 38 years of scholarly service. This scholarship recognizes the impact that Dr. Ross' teaching, research, and publication have had on the field of public administration and public policy and on graduate education at American University.
Awarded, annually, to a student pursuing a master's in public administration or a master's in public policy. The recipient will show strong academic achievement at the undergraduate level, a record of community service, and maintain a 3.2 grade point average to renew scholarship.
Number of available awards: 3
Amount Awarded: $2,000
The John D. Young Memorial Scholarship (MPA or MPP)
The John D. Young Memorial Scholarship was established by the family of John D. Young after his death. John D. Young was described as a man who dedicated himself to outstanding public service with a 36 year career in government and over a decade of service to the department of Public Administration in SPA. $2,500 will be awarded to the recipient, chosen by a committee of faculty members in the Department of Public Administration and Policy. Candidates for this award must be first year, full-time students who have a 3.5 cumulative GPA or better. They must also provide evidence of leadership ability and a sincere commitment to a career in public service.
Number of available awards: 1
Amount awarded: $3,500
Robert P. Boynton Award (SPA Graduate Students)
The School of Public Affairs established the Robert P. Boynton Award in memory of the late professor, Bob Boynton. It was created to award graduate students who have demonstrated academic excellence in the fields of comparative public administration, international development administration, and nonprofit management.
Number of available awards: 1
Amount awarded: $500
Susan Dweck Scholarship (MPA)
Established by Susan Dweck (BA/CAS/1965, MSHR/SPA/1988), The Susan Dweck Scholarship is awarded, annually, in the fall, to a graduate student enrolled in the master of public administration program in the School of Public Affairs.
Number of available awards: 1
Amount awarded: $2,000
Bernard and Adele Rosen Endowed Scholarship (MPA)
Established by Dr. Bernard Rosen. Awarded to MPA students, based on academic and leadership experiences, as well as their interest in applying knowledge and insights developed in the MPA program to a career in government service. Eligible applicants are newly entering the MPA program and have maintained a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA.
Number of available awards: 1
Amount awarded: $2,000
To learn about scholarship opportunities in the Key Executive MPA program, please visit: http://www.american.edu/spa/key/scholarships.cfm
To learn about scholarship opportunities in the AU MSOD program, please visit: http://www.american.edu/spa/auntl/Segal-Seashore.cfm
To learn about scholarship opportunities for incoming MPA students, please visit: http://www.american.edu/spa/resources/Rosen-Scholarship.cfm