Affording Your MPM Degree

MPM Program Scholarships

These merit-based scholarships are awarded to exceptional students joining the MPM program on the basis of academic and/or professional achievement.

Pittsburgh Regional Leaders Scholarships

Heinz College offers a limited number of Regional Leaders Scholarships to incoming full- and part-time students who have a demonstrated a commitment to the Pittsburgh community. If you are interested in a Regional Leaders Scholarship, we require that an individual who can testify to your commitment to and impact on the Pittsburgh community writes at least one of your recommendations for admission.

HARRY FAULK MPM Scholarship PROGRAM

Heinz College will award the Harry Faulk MPM Scholarship to one enrolling MPM student annually as a 25% tuition scholarship. Students may choose to begin in August or January but they must apply for admissions by July 1 to be considered for this unique scholarship award. No separate application is necessary.

The Harry Faulk MPM Scholarship program at Heinz College was established in recognition of Harry’s commitment to our school and the Pittsburgh region.  In 1982, Heinz College (then known as School of Urban and Public Affairs) created the Master of Public Management (MPM) program. Associate Dean Harry Faulk headed the MPM program and played an important role in the development of Heinz College and its programs for over 27 years. Harry cared deeply about students and alumni and had a profound influence on many lives. In 2002, he was honored with Carnegie Mellon’s Robert Doherty Prize, awarded annually to members of the university community who make substantial and sustained contributions to excellence in education.

City of Pittsburgh/Allegheny County Scholarship Program

Heinz College awards enrolling City of Pittsburgh employees a minimum tuition scholarship of 35 percent per semester (awarded as an MPM Program Scholarship).

MPM Municipal and Government Employee Scholarship

Heinz College awards enrolling Municipal and Government employees a minimum tuition scholarship of 25 percent per semester (awarded as an MPM Program Scholarship).

Nonprofit Scholarship

Heinz College awards enrolling local nonprofit employees a minimum tuition scholarship of 25 percent per semester (awarded as an MPM Program Scholarship).

MPM Regional Healthcare Scholarship

Heinz College awards enrolling regional healthcare provider employees a minimum tuition scholarship of 25 percent per semester (awarded as an MPM Program Scholarship).

MPM Regional K-12 Scholarship

Heinz College awards enrolling K-12 education-related employees a minimum tuition scholarship of 25 percent per semester (awarded as an MPM Program Scholarship).

Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA)

Heinz College awards Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) employees a minimum tuition scholarship of 30 percent per semester (may be awarded as a MPM Program Scholarship).*

Heinz College Strategic Partners Scholarships

Heinz College has partnered with a number of organizations to provide financial support to their members in order to reduce the cost of attending graduate school. If you are affiliated with one or more of these partner organizations, you are eligible for a Strategic Partners Scholarship from Heinz College as a result of that affiliation. In order to be considered, you should indicate on your application for admission your experience or involvement with one or more of the partner organizations. Click here for full details of the scholarship benefits for each partner organization.

HBCU ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIPS

Prospective master's students who have completed their bachelor's degree at a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) are eligible to apply for a full-tuition (100%) scholarship to attend Heinz College. To be considered, students are asked to indicate the completion of their bachelor’s degree at an eligible undergraduate institution within their application for admission to Heinz College. Please note that there are a limited number of full-tuition awards available for this scholarship; however, all HBCU alumni are eligible for a minimum 30% HBCU partnership scholarship. No separate or additional application is required for these scholarships, and they will be awarded at the time of admission.

HSI ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIPS

Prospective master's students who have completed their bachelor's degree at one of HACU's Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) member schools are eligible to apply for a full-tuition (100%) scholarship to attend Heinz College. To be considered, students are asked to indicate the completion of their bachelor’s degree at an eligible undergraduate institution within their application for admission to Heinz College. Please note that there are a limited number of full-tuition awards available for this scholarship; however, all HSI alumni are eligible for a minimum 30% HACU/ HSI partnership scholarship. No separate or additional application is required for these scholarships, and they will be awarded at the time of admission.

Regional Education Partners Alumni (REPA) Scholarships

Incoming master's students who have completed their bachelor's degree at a regional education partner of the Heinz College are awarded an REPA scholarship. Heinz College awards a scholarship of at least 30 percent of total tuition costs to eligible students enrolling on a part-time basis. Click here for full details of the scholarship benefits for each partner school.

National Education Partners Alumni (NEPA) Scholarships

Incoming master's students who have completed their bachelor's degree at a national education partner of the Heinz College are awarded an NEPA scholarship. Heinz College awards a scholarship of at least 30 percent of total tuition costs to eligible students enrolling on a part-time basis. Click here for full details of the scholarship benefits for each partner school.

U.S. Military Veterans Scholarship

U.S. military veterans who are not receiving 100 percent tuition benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs are eligible to receive a scholarship of up to 30 percent of tuition costs. This scholarship benefit is available to the spouses and children of U.S. military veterans. Applicants should indicate their eligibility within their application for admission.

Students can be awarded additional scholarship support above and beyond this particular award by the Admissions Committee.

Other U.S. Military Veterans Benefits

U.S. Military veterans can learn more about available benefits on our Veterans Education Benefits page.

Fallen Heroes Scholarship Program

The Heinz College Fallen Heroes Scholarship program aims to provide scholarship support to the surviving spouses/partners and children of our fallen heroes. See our Fallen Heroes Scholarship Program page for additional information on program eligibility and benefits.

If you are eligible for more than one scholarship from Heinz College, you 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 the cost of tuition and fees. Total financial aid from all sources may not exceed the total cost of attendance.

See CMU's Statement of Assurance.