Heinz College will award the scholarship to former UTSA’s Legislative Scholars who are entering the Master of Science in Public Policy and Management degree program. The award will be made at the time of admission (no separate application is necessary). To be considered for the scholarship, Heinz College applicants should indicate their involvement with UTSA’s Legislative Scholars Program on the application for admission. Eligible students will receive at least $6,000 per semester, and most students will receive more.
The scholarship has been established as part of Heinz College’s commitment to promoting innovative decision-making and diverse perspectives in leadership across the public, non-profit and private sectors, similar to the mission of University of Texas San Antonio/McClendon Legislative Scholars Program. Created in September 2004, the UTSA Legislative Scholars Program is a collaborative initiative between Texas State Representative Ruth Jones McClendon and The University of Texas at San Antonio. Coordinated by the UTSA Institute for Law and Public Affairs within UTSA’s Honors College, the program provides undergraduate and graduate students with the opportunity to serve as interns in the Texas House of Representatives during regular legislative sessions.
Eligibility
The partnership program is designed for successful UTSA graduates who also have successfully participated in the UTSA MLSP.
Prerequisites
The MSPPM program does not have formal prerequisites for admission. However, because the curriculum is highly quantitative, prospective students should take at least one college- level course in statistics, economics and in pre-calculus. Heinz College encourages prospective students to take these courses during their undergraduate studies at UTSA. A prospective student who has not taken this coursework may be required as a condition to his or her acceptance into the MSPPM program to attend a summer program at the Heinz College (approximately four weeks in duration) prior to the start of the MSPPM program. There is currently no tuition charge to attend this summer program.
Admissions Requirements
Prospective students will apply to the MSPPM program during their senior year for admission to the MSPPM program in the fall semester following the successful completion of their UTSA bachelor’s degree. Past UTSA MLSP students who have successfully completed their UTSA bachelor’s degree are also eligible for the same scholarship award described below. To apply to the MSPPM program, prospective students must take the GRE (or GMAT), complete the Heinz College required application form, and timely submit the foregoing, as well transcripts from all universities attended, three letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose and a resume to the Heinz College. Prospective students may apply on-line for free. Students are granted admission to the MSPPM by Heinz College on the basis of academic achievement, performance on the GRE, experience in the proposed field of study, leadership experience, fit of their goals with the program, and recommendations that indicate they are capable of excelling in a rigorous master’s program. No single factor guarantees or prevents admission; all factors are weighed in the process. All admission decisions are within the sole discretion of Heinz College.
To learn more about the Heinz College or the UTSA partnership, please contact David Eber, Director of Admissions at deber@cmu.edu or 412-268-3347, or complete a brief prospective student profile.