Scholarships and Fellowships

Heinz College Scholarship/Fellowships for MSPPM Students

A separate application is not necessary for consideration for the following Heinz College scholarships and fellowships. MSPPM 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.

Students who are eligible for more than one scholarship from Heinz College may not be entitled to the minimum award for the second scholarship.

Merit-Based Scholarships

MSPPM Program Scholarships

These merit-based scholarships are awarded to exceptional students joining the MSPPM program.

Dean's Diversity Fellowships

Multiple scholarships are awarded to applicants who exemplify a strong commitment to the improvement of race-related issues in the United States. Awards include a full tuition scholarship and a $6,000 per year research assistantship.

Heinz Fellowships

Four fellowships are awarded annually to students committed to working in careers focused on serving the public interest. Awards include full tuition scholarship and a $6,000 Research Assistantship for each academic year.

Marco Delgado Scholarship for the Advancement of Hispanics in Public Policy and Management

Marco Delgado (MSPPM, '90) started a scholarship fund at Heinz College designated for talented MSPPM students who are expected to make a significant contribution to the Latino community. Awards range from $5,000 to full tuition per semester.

Pittsburgh Regional Leaders Scholarships

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.

Tribal Affairs Fellowship

Multiple full-tuition scholarships with $6,000 per year research assistantships are awarded to students committed to promoting the advancement of the American Indian population and tribal affairs.

W.W. Cooper Scholarships

The W.W. Cooper Scholarships are merit-based scholarships established in honor of the school's first dean. This scholarship is awarded to outstanding applicants to the MSPPM program.

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	• McNair Scholars Program
• Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma	• New York City Urban Fellows
• City Year	• Peace Corps’ Paul D. Coverdell Fellows
• COLFUTURO	• Posse Foundation
• CONACYT	• Public Allies Pittsburgh
• Coro Fellows	• StartingBloc
• Dominican Volunteers USA	• Teach For America
• Drum Major Institute	• Texas Legislative Internship Program (TLIP)
• Fulbright Scholarship Program	• Truman Scholarship Program
• FUNED	• University of Texas San Antonio's Legislative Scholars Program
• Good Shepherd Volunteers	• Young People For (YP4)
• Greenlining Institute
• Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) - National Internship Program (HNIP)
• Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) - Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI)
• Jesuit Volunteer Corps (JVC)
• Lutheran Volunteer Corps (LVC)

Pittsburgh Partnership for Neighborhood Development (PPND) Fellowship

The fellowship is awarded annually to an outstanding student enrolling in the MSPPM degree program who has, within the standard application for admission, demonstrated an interest and commitment to community development in underserved communities. The establishment of this fellowship was intended to support the mission and vision of the PPND. The PPND is a financial intermediary for the community development corporations in the city of Pittsburgh.

The overriding goal of the work of the PPND is to use its resources to transform inner urban neighborhoods into vibrant, cutting-edge mixed-income communities with economic opportunity for all residents. The PPND works to meet the needs of their funded groups/neighborhoods by employing staff with varied backgrounds and experiences. In addition, PPND wants to encourage systemic change in community development by growing new hometown leaders.

The fellow receives a full tuition scholarship for the two-year MSPPM program. In addition, the recipient works as a paid intern (part-time work) with the PPND during the school year. The PPND also provides a full-time internship during the summer in order for the student to satisfy the MSPPM degree’s summer internship requirement. See PPND’s Web site for more information.

Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) Fellowship

Students who have successfully completed a PPIA junior summer institute and are admitted to the MSPPM program in Pittsburgh (16- or 21-month tracks) are awarded a scholarship ranging from one-half tuition to full tuition and an annual stipend of $6,000 per year.

Students who have successfully completed a PPIA junior summer institute and are admitted to the MSPPM program’s Washington, D.C.-track are awarded a scholarship ranging from one-half tuition to full tuition and a stipend of $6,000 for the first year, while studying in Pittsburgh. For the second year, while going to school and working in Washington, D.C., PPIA alums will receive a scholarship equal to one-half of tuition (regardless of the amount they receive in their first year) and a stipend of $6,000 for the second year.

See the PPIA program's web site for more information.

West Point Candidates Scholarships

Eligible students for this scholarship are limited to Active Duty Army Officers who attend graduate school and complete a follow up assignment as an instructor at West Point. Active duty officers admitted to the MSPPM program are provided with a scholarship equal to 55% of the then-current tuition each semester. The remaining expenses (45% of tuition, all fees, textbooks and other required course materials, accommodation, meals, travel and other personal expenses) are the responsibility of the applicable West Point Candidate.

These officers, once approved to be nominated by West Point’s academic departments, need to also be approved by their assignment branch at the Army Human Resources Command (AHRC), as part of the Blue Book recruiting process. This scholarship is set up for future USMA instructors only and all assignments are determined by the USMA’s academic departments. Any interested candidates should contact:

Debra Scully
Assistant Dean for Military Personnel
Office of the Dean of the Academic Board
(845) 938-2695; DSN 688
debra.scully@us.army.mil

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 MSPPM 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 MSPPM 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**