Scholarships/Fellowships for MSIT Students

A separate application is not necessary for consideration for the following Heinz College scholarships. MSIT students who indicate in the application for admission that they want to be considered for financial aid are automatically considered for any applicable scholarship opportunities.

Please note: Scholarship awards combined with employer tuition remission may not exceed the cost of tuition and fees.

**Pease Note: Students who are eligible for more than one scholarship listed below from Heinz College may not be entitled to the full award for the second scholarship.**

Merit-Based Scholarships

 MSIT Program Scholarship

Students not eligible for the scholarships listed below may be considered for a merit-based scholarship from the MSIT program. These scholarships are awarded to exceptional students joining the MSIT program based on the strength of their Application for Admission and demonstrated potential for advancing in their careers.

Pittsburgh Regional Leaders Scholarship

The Heinz College offers a limited number of Regional Leaders Scholarships to incoming full- and part-time students who have demonstrated a commitment to the Pittsburgh community. Applicants interested in the Regional Leaders Scholarships are required to have one of their three letters of recommendation written by someone who can testify to the applicant's commitment to and impact on the Pittsburgh community.

Pittsburgh Tech Council

Current members of the PTC admitted to the MSIT program are guaranteed a scholarship of 15% of their tuition each per semester. In order to be considered, applicants should indicate their PTC membership on the application for admission (awarded as an MSIT Program Scholarship).

Women in Technology Fellowship

Two half-tuition fellowships are awarded annually to women who demonstrate the potential for excellence and leadership in the field of information technology and management.

 

Employment-Based Scholarships

Government and Non-Profit Scholarship

Students employed by U.S. federal, state, or local government or a non-profit organization are eligible to receive a scholarship equal to 25% of tuition costs. In order to qualify, students must provide written verification of employment on their employer's letterhead with the Application for Admission. The letter must be signed by the student's supervisor. Students are asked to submit verification of continued eligible employment to the MSIT program office annually (awarded as an MSIT Program Scholarship).

 

Partnership-Based Scholarships

Heinz College Strategic Partners Scholarships

The Heinz College has partnered with the following organizations to provide financial support to their members in order to help reduce the cost of attending graduate school. Admitted students who are affiliated with one or more of the following organizations are eligible for a Strategic Partners Scholarship from Heinz College as a result of that affiliation.

In order to be considered, applicants should indicate their experience/involvement with one or more of the following organizations on the Application for Admission. Heinz College awards scholarships of at least $6,000 per semester to eligible students enrolling on a full-time basis. Students enrolling on a part-time basis are reviewed on an individual basis. Please note that students who are eligible for more than one of our scholarships with a guaranteed minimum may not be entitled to the minimum award amount for the second scholarship.

• AmeriCorps	• Lutheran Volunteer Corps (LVC)
• Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma	• McNair Scholars Program
• City Year	• New York City Urban Fellows
• Coro Fellows	• Peace Corps’ Paul D. Coverdell Fellows
• Dominican Volunteers USA	• Pittsburgh Technology Council
• Drum Major Institute	• Posse Foundation
• Good Shepherd Volunteers	• SMC Business Council (Pittsburgh Chapter)
• Greenlining Institute	• StartingBloc
• HACU - National Internship Program (HNIP)	• Teach For America
• HACU - Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI)	• Truman Scholarship Program
• Jesuit Volunteer Corps (JVC)	• Young People For (YP4)

 

Regional and National Education Partners Scholarships

Regional Partners Alumni Scholarships

Incoming master's students who have completed their bachelor's degree at a regional education partner of the Heinz College are awarded an RPA scholarship. The Heinz College awards a scholarship of at least $6,000 per semester to eligible students enrolling on a full-time basis. Students who have graduated from Grove City College, Washington and Jefferson College or Westminster College (PA) prior to enrolling at Heinz College are eligible for this award (may be awarded as an MSIT Program Scholarship).

National Education Partners Alumni Scholarships

Incoming master's students who have completed their bachelor's degree at a regional education partner of the Heinz College are awarded an RPA scholarship. The Heinz College awards a scholarship of at least $6,000 per semester to eligible students enrolling on a full-time basis. Students who have graduated from Brigham Young University or the University of Nebraska at Lincoln prior to enrolling at Heinz College are eligible for this award (may be awarded as an MSIT Program Scholarship).

 

General Heinz College Scholarship Information

Students who are eligible for more than one scholarship from Heinz College may not be entitled to the minimum award for the second scholarship. Typically, scholarships or scholarship percentages offered by Heinz College are renewable for subsequent semesters of enrollment however; any scholarship or fellowship offered may be reduced or rescinded for any of the following reasons:

 * Changing the academic program of study

 * A difference in the number of enrolled units originally used to calculate eligibility

 * Extending the normal program length

 * Deferment of offer of admission

 * Failure to make satisfactory academic progress

 * Financial aid overaward**

 **Total /scholarship/ from all sources generally may not exceed thecost of tuition and fees. Total /financial aid/ from all sources may not exceed the total cost of attendance.