MPA & MPP Scholarship Opportunities

This page lists scholarship and grant opportunities by application deadline from UA and external resources for graduate students.

New scholarships are added as they are announced. Please direct any questions to the scholarship source. 

Additional scholarships from the College of Social & Behavioral Sciences for graduate students can be found at https://sbs.arizona.edu/scholarships.

Scholarship opportunities with specific deadlines:

At AAUW, we’ve led the fight for fair pay and economic opportunity for women—and the battle continues: Women still get just 82 cents for every dollar paid to a man, and men continue to dominate the top roles and highest-paying professions. Though we are nonpartisan, we are not values-neutral: We fight to remove the barriers and biases that stand in the way of gender equity. We train women to negotiate for pay and benefits and to pursue leadership roles. And we advocate for federal, state and local laws and policies to ensure equity and end discrimination. We offer several grants, including: Career Development Grants ($2,000-$20,000); Community Action Grants ($3,000-$10,000); and International Project Grants ($3,000-$10,000).

•    Deadline: November 15, 2024
•    Citizenship: Varies by opportunity 
•    Website: https://www.aauw.org/resources/programs/fellowships-grants/current-opportunities/

The International Peace Scholarship Fund, established in 1949, is a program which provides scholarships for selected women from other countries for graduate study in the United States and Canada. Members of P.E.O. believe that education is fundamental to world peace and understanding.

  • Deadline: December 15, 2024
  • Citizenship: Women who are not citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or Canada
  • Explore the website for more details about the Scholarship

The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is an immersive summer opportunity for American college and university students to learn languages essential to America's engagement with the world. Each summer, American undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at U.S. colleges and universities across the country, spend eight to ten weeks learning one of thirteen languages at an intensive study abroad institute. The CLS Program is designed to promote rapid language gains and essential intercultural fluency in regions that are critical to U.S. national security and economic prosperity. Languages offered include the following: Arabic, Azerbaijani, Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Portuguese, Russian, Swahili, Turkish and Urdu.

  • Deadline: TBA, opens October
  • Citizenship: U.S. citizens or nationals
  • Browse the website to learn about the program
Scholarships with various or rolling deadlines:

The Graduate & Professional Student Council (GPSC) has Travel Grants, Research and Project Grants, Professional Opportunities Development (POD) Funding, Completion Grants (new) and Basic Needs Microgrants.

The Arizona City/County Management Association (ACMA) offers the following scholarships to MPA and MPP students who are very active in local government:

  • Marvin A Andrews Scholarship/Internship
  • Charles A. Esser Memorial Scholarship

These additional scholarships are also available to apply for if attending specific conferences:

  • Jane L. Morris Woman Leading Government Scholarships (for the Winter ACMA Conference)
  • ICMA Conference Scholarship

Additional information on all the scholarships listed above can be found at http://azmanagement.org/membership/scholarships/.

 

The Haury Program is pleased to announce an open call for proposals to support the research of graduate students who bring knowledge and experience on matters relevant to Native American and Indigenous resilience. Special consideration will be given to applications to support graduate students:

  1. whose work addresses the severe water access and water quality challenges that face Native American and Indigenous communities, especially those within Arizona; and
  2. who have experience or is interested in strengthening their skills related to tribal customs and governance, traditional knowledge, and ways of approaching resilience challenges of Native American and Indigenous communities that respect both.

These one-time Native Pathways Awards will be made on a rolling basis and evaluated as they are received. Funds are available immediately and must be spent within one year of receipt. Please note: we have limited funds available, and proposals received after funds have been exhausted will not be considered. Funds are available for up to $20,000 per applicant.

American Indian Graduate Center offers a variety of funding opportunities for graduate students including MA, MS, PhD, STEM, Medical, Law, MBA, and other professional degrees. There are several funding opportunities, including in special higher education, finance, aerospace, veterinary medicine, and more.

  • Deadline: Varies by opportunity

Since 2006, To Write Love on Her Arm (TWLOHA) has invested $2.6 million in making it possible for people to sit with a counselor or attend a support group when they need it most. Applications for Treatment & Recovery Scholarships are accepted in seasonal cycles, on a first-come, first-served basis, depending on the demonstrated financial needs of an individual. Our mission is to present hope and help for those struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, suicide, and other mental illnesses. TWLOHA exists to encourage, inform, inspire, and also to invest directly into treatment and recovery. The average amount awarded is between 3-6 months at the counseling (outpatient) care level.

American Indian Graduate Center offers a variety of funding opportunities for graduate students including MA, MS, PhD, STEM, Medical, Law, MBA, and other professional degrees. There are several funding opportunities, including the Empowering Scholars Initiative: AIGC Access Scholarships, REDW Scholarship, Scholarships and Professional Training Opportunities, Special Higher Education Program, and more!

ScholarshipsA-Z is a Tucson-based immigrant youth-led organization that works to make higher education accessible to all students regardless of immigration status.

Click here for more information.

Founded in 2006, Immigrants Rising transforms individuals and fuels broader changes. With resources and support, undocumented young people are able to get an education, pursue careers, and build a brighter future for themselves and their community. Immigrants Rising’s List of Graduate Scholarships contains scholarships for graduate studies that don’t require proof of citizenship or legal permanent residency. This up-to-date list, organized by deadline date, contains scholarships at the local (Bay Area), state and national level.

For students from developing countries who are currently studying in the United States or Canada, the MMMF awards grants of approximately $12,000 each; grants are not renewable. The MMMF also typically invites the recipients to Washington DC to participate in a three day Awards Program organized in their honor.

  • Deadline: Varies
  • Citizenship: National of a country listed on the MMEG Country Eligibility List (see website)
  • Website: http://www.mmeg.org/apply/

Google has granted 500 Career Certificate Scholarships for HACU to disperse to its students attending Hispanic Serving Member Institutions. Gain the job-ready skills you need to launch or advance your career with a certificate in Google IT Support, Google IT Automation with Python, Google Data Analytics, Google Project Management or Google UX Design. See below for information about certificates offered through this initiative.

Career Certificate Scholarship Program applicants must also meet the following scholarship criteria to qualify.

  • Open to ALL majors
  • Must be attending a 2- or 4-year HACU Member institution
  • Open to Undergraduate and Graduate students
  • Must complete the program within 6 months

Scholarship specific essay question: Please briefly share how you think the Grow with Google Career Certificate you are interested in will benefit your career and/or professional development goals.

How to Apply:

Fill out the Career Certificate Scholarship Application Form HERE

Your application will be reviewed and upon selection, you will receive an invitation from Coursera learning platform to join and select the certificate you chose. You will receive automated reminders and completion emails from Coursera throughout the program. Please ensure you are reading them for updates and important information.

Application Dates: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until all scholarships are filled. Applicants are placed on a wait list if all spots are occupied. As certificates are completed, students on the wait list will be invited to join.

Page last updated: 10/30/24