Master of Public Administration Admission and Financial Aid
The world and Maxwell are waiting for changemakers like you. Are you ready to join us?
We prepare graduates of Maxwell’s professional programs to lead and to have a meaningful impact in their communities. In fact, a strong commitment to the public good is a fundamental aspect of Maxwell’s global community.
We seek applicants who show an understanding of the professional nature of the field and clearly identified career goals that are aligned with the program's mission, as well as a demonstrated ability to handle graduate-level coursework.
For full merit-based aid consideration, the application deadline for the M.P.A. program is February 1.
ranked for public affairs (U.S. News & World Report)
most students in the M.P.A. program receive merit-based assistance
while M.P.A. admissions criteria are selective, about half of applicants are admitted
Although the priority deadline has passed, applications for the M.P.A. and M.A. (IR) programs are still being accepted for 2023 admission. Scholarships are available for qualified students.
Fellowships for the Public Good
One thing I would stress for students applying to Maxwell is make sure to apply for financial aid and not to delay or be afraid of asking,” says Kelli Sunabe, whose Robertson Foundation for Government Fellowship covers full tuition plus a stipend. Kelli is finishing her Maxwell studies as a Boren Fellow in Tapei and improving her Mandarin proficency.
Kelli Sunabe ’22 M.P.A./M.A. in international relations
Robertson Foundation for Government Fellow; Boren Fellow
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Funding and Scholarships Available
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