Scholarships/Fellowships for MPM Students

Most students in the MPM program qualify for some form of assistance in paying their tuition. Last year, the school awarded over $500,000 in scholarship money, with 68% of the MPM students qualifying for some form of assistance or scholarship from the university.   For the following scholarship opportunities, no separate application is necessary. MPM students who note in the application for admission that they want to be considered for financial aid are automatically considered for any applicable scholarship opportunity.

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

MPM Program Scholarship

Students not eligible for the scholarships listed below may be considered for a merit-based scholarship based on the strength of their application and demonstrated potential for advancing in their careers (awarded as an MPM Program Scholarship).

Pittsburgh Regional Leaders Scholarship

Heinz College offers Regional Leadership 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.

 

Employment-Based Scholarships

City of Pittsburgh/Allegheny County Scholarship Program

Students accepted into the MPM Program who are employees of the City of Pittsburgh receive scholarship awards equal to 35% of tuition costs (awarded as an MPM Program Scholarship)

MPM Municipal and Government Employee Scholarship

Students accepted into the MPM Program who are employees of any public service agency or department are eligible for scholarship awards up to 25% of tuition costs (awarded as an MPM Program Scholarship)

Non-Profit Scholarship

Students working for local non-profits are eligible to receive a scholarship up to 25% of tuition costs per semester (awarded as an MPM Program Scholarship).

MPM Regional Healthcare Scholarship

Students employed by regional healthcare providers are eligible to receive a scholarship up to 25% of tuition costs per semester (awarded as an MPM Program Scholarship).

MPM K-12 Teacher's Scholarship

The MPM Educational Leadership Program prepares elementary and secondary school teachers for Principal Certification. Certified K-12 teachers pursuing the Educational Leadership track are eligible to receive a scholarship up to 50% of tuition costs (awarded as an MPM Program Scholarship).

 

Partnership-Based Scholarships

Heinz College Partnerships

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 scholarship from the Heinz College as a result of that affiliation  (may be awarded as an MPM Program Scholarship). To be considered, applicants should indicate their experience/involvement on the Application for Admission. The Heinz College awards a scholarship of at least $6,000 per semester to eligible students enrolling on a full-time basis.  Students enrolling on a part-time basis will be 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	• HACU - National Internship Program (HNIP)	• StartingBloc
• Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma	• HACU - Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI)	• Teach For America
• City Year	• Jesuit Volunteer Corps (JVC)	• Texas Legislative Internship Program (TLIP)
• COLFUTURO	• Lutheran Volunteer Corps (LVC)	• University of Texas San Antonio's Legislative Scholars Program
• Coro Fellows	• McNair Scholars Program	• Young People For (YP4)
• Dominican Volunteers USA	• National Alliance for Media Arts + Culture (NAMAC)	• Pittsburgh Human Resources Association
• Drum Major Institute	• New York City Urban Fellows
• Fulbright Scholarship Program	• Peace Corps’ Paul D. Coverdell Fellows
• FUNED	• Pittsburgh Partnership for Neighborhood Development (PPND) Fellowship Program
• Good Shepherd Volunteers	• Posse Foundation
• Greenlining Institute	• Public Allies Pittsburgh

 

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

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.