Scholarships & Grants

Here you will find the ongoing scholarship and grant opportunities for financing your MPA/MPP education in the U.S. Read the details for each opportunity to determine whether you are eligible. There are also many campus-specific scholarships available - be sure to do your research.

Scholarship & Grant Opportunities


Fulbright Program

The Fulbright Program provides funds for students, scholars and professionals to undertake graduate study, advanced research, university teaching, and teaching in elementary and secondary schools. Established in 1946, Fulbright aims to increase mutual understanding between the peoples of the United States and other countries, through the exchange of persons, knowledge, and skills.

Deadline for applications: Ongoing


Association of American University Women (AAUW) International Fellowships

International Fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research in the United States to women who are not United States citizens or permanent residents.

Deadline for applications: December


Digital Innovation Fellowships Program

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation supports the ACLS Digital Innovation Fellowship.

Deadline for applications: September


Fellowship Competition of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

The fellowship competition of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars is now accepting applications.

Deadline for applications: October


Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program

The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) welcomes applications to its Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program.

Deadline for applications: November


Andrew W. Mellon Foundation/ACLS Early Career Fellowships

The American Council of Learned Societies' fellowship program provides support for young scholars to complete their dissertation and, later, to advance their research after being awarded the Ph.D. 

Deadline for applications: November