Partnership Programs and Matching Awards
Harry S. Truman Scholarship Program
The Maxwell School has had a long-standing relationship with the Harry S. Truman Scholarship program. Beginning in 2018, the Truman Scholar matching award will be a partial tuition scholarship (50%) and be granted at time of admission to the MPA or MA IR program. Please note on your application that you are a Truman Scholar. For more information, please visit: Truman Scholarship Program.
Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) Fellowship Program
Students who have participated in the Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) Fellowship program and have been awarded a PPIA Fellowship are invited to apply to the Maxwell School's MPA program. Upon admission, the University is committed to providing a minimum $5,000 cash award to all PPIA Fellows and waives all mandatory fees associated with graduate study at the University (including the application fee). PPIA Fellows are eligible for all other forms of merit based financial aid. Typical awards provide for a partial (50%) tuition waiver and will be granted on the basis of merit. Please note on your application that you are a PPIA Fellow and have your Summer JSI reports forwarded to the school. Please contact us at paia@maxwell.syr.edu for an application fee waiver code, which can be provided once we have confirmed your PPIA Status. For more information please visit: PPIA website.
Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program, and
Thomas R. Pickering International Affairs Fellowship
Program
These programs seek to attract and educate outstanding
young people who desire careers in Foreign Service. Funded by the US
Department of State and managed by the Ralph J. Bunche International
Affairs Center at Howard University, these fellowships prepare students
to enter exciting and rewarding careers in public service as Foreign
Service Officers, The Rangel and Pickering Programs encourage the
application of members of minority groups or historically
underrepresented in Foreign Service and those with financial need.
Fellows receive up to $37,500 annually in assistance for tuition, room,
board and other related expenses for a two year masters degree in
international public service. Maxwell matches the Rangel/Pickering Fellowship
funding with merit based financial aid, to significantly reduce any out
of pocket expenses for all Fellows.
Additionally all Rangel/Picking Fellows & Finalists are provided an application fee waiver. Please contact us at paia@maxwell.syr.edu for an application fee waiver
code,
For more information
please visit: Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program / Thomas R. Pickering International Affairs Program
Teach For America / Teach for All Partnerships
The mission of the Maxwell School is Public Service. We are pleased to partner with both Teach for America and Teach For All and their partner organizations in honor of this joint mission of making the world a better place.
Any
student admitted to Syracuse University Maxwell School’s Master of
Public Administration (MPA) and/or Master of Arts in International
Relations (MA IR) programs will be granted a two-year deferral (upon
written request) so that they might participate in a Teach for America
or Teach For All partner organization.
The Department of
Public Administration and International Affairs of SU’s Maxwell School
is pleased to recognize the public service commitment of Teach for
America and Teach For All alumni with an automatic scholarship of or
equal to $10,000 upon admission to either the MPA or MA IR degree
programs. TFA and TFAll alumni will also be eligible for other forms of
department or university sponsored merit-based aid.
Japan Exchange Teaching Programme Alumni Association (JETTA) Partnership
The Department of Public Administration and International Affairs has partnered with the Japan Exchange Teaching Programme Alumni Association (JETAA) to offer JET program alumni a "Maxwell PAIA – JET Alumni" Scholarship. This scholarship covers at least 30% of tuition cost of a single- or dual-degree course of study in Maxwell’s Master of Public Administration or Master of Arts in International Relations on-campus programs. The offer includes the option to defer admission for one year and to be considered for further merit-based aid based on the strength of the application for admission. For more information, please visit: USJETAA
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation: CBCF – Maxwell Graduate Award
The
Maxwell School's Department of Public Administration and International
Affairs has a long standing partnership with the Congressional Black
Caucus Foundation, Inc. Any current of former CBCF Intern admitted into
the MPA or MA IR degree program (including any PA/IR joint degree with
the exception of dual JD candidates) will be granted a "CBCF – Maxwell
Graduate Award" upon admission. This award covers at least 30% of the
tuition cost of a single- or
dual-degree course of study in Maxwell’s Master of Public Administration
or Master of Arts in International Relations on-campus programs. All
admitted candidates will also considered for further merit-based aid
based on the strength of
the application for admission.A letter of support attesting to the
successful completion of the CBCF internship will be required for the
official administration of this award. CBCF Website
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute: CHCI – Maxwell Graduate Award
The
Maxwell School's Department of Public Administration and International
Affairs has a long standing partnership with the Congressional Hispanic
Caucus Institute. Any current of former CHCI Intern admitted into the
MPA or MA IR degree program (including any PA/IR joint degree with the
exception of dual JD candidates) will be granted a CHCI – Maxwell
Graduate Award upon admission. This award covers at least 30% of the
tuition cost of a single- or
dual-degree course of study in Maxwell’s Master of Public Administration
or Master of Arts in International Relations on-campus programs. All
admitted candidates will also considered for further merit-based aid
based on the strength of
the application for admission A letter of support attesting to the
successful completion of the CHCI internship will be required for the
official administration of this award. CHCI Website
USAID's Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship Program
This initiative is designed to promote excellence and diversity in the USAID Foreign Service. The USAID Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship seeks outstanding young people interested in careers in international development as USAID Foreign Service Officers. The Payne Fellowship Program provides benefits valued at up to $90,000 over two years to fund a two-year master's degree, arranges internships on Capitol Hill and at USAID missions overseas, and provides professional development and support activities. Fellows who successfully complete the program become USAID Foreign Service Officers. The Program is funded by USAID and managed by Howard University. For more information, please visit: Payne Fellowship Program
Civil Society Leadership Awards
The Civil Society Leadership Awards (CSLA) provide fully funded Masters' degree study to individuals who clearly demonstrate academic and professional excellence and a deep commitment to leading positive social change in their communities. Syracuse University's Maxwell School, College of Law and School of Education partner with the administrators of the CSLA Scholarship program to bring talented scholars to study at our University. CSLA scholarships are available to citizens of the following countries: Azerbaijan, Belarus, Cambodia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Laos, Libya, Republic of Congo, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Application Deadline, December 15. Complete Program Details and Applications Instructions can be found at the CSLA website.
McNair Graduate Fellowships
Syracuse University is a
participating institution in the Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program. Not
only does the University provide research training and mentoring to
promising undergraduate students preparing for graduate study, but it
also provides a limited number of Graduate Fellowships to incoming
McNair Scholars accepted into the graduate programs across campus. The
Ronald E. McNair Graduate Fellowships provide full tuition support and a
stipend. Once admitted to a program, the departments will internally
nominate all Scholars for the Graduate Fellowship. Announcements of
these awards will be made by the McNair Fellowship selection committee
in mid-Spring. To be competitive for these limited graduate fellowships,
McNair Scholars should be careful to include a letter of recommendation
from their primary mentor with their application. Additionally, the
application fee is waived for all McNair Scholars applying to graduate
programs at Syracuse University. Be sure to have the application and all
supporting materials submitted by February 1st. For more information,
please visit the Syracuse Fellowship website for more information. Please note that while PAIA is able to recommend MPA and MA IR applicants for University McNair
Fellowship consideration, candidates pursuing the PhD are given
primary consideration for these awards.
Specific to our US Military and their families:
Syracuse University and the Department of Public Administration and
International Affairs are also proud supporters of the men and women who
have served or are currently serving in our US military, and their
families. Partnership programs exist with advanced schooling / officer fellowship programs
across several branches of the military. Additionally, SU is proud to be a dedicated Yellow Ribbon University and to support students through on
campus ROTC programs.
US Army ROTC Opportunities
Graduate students
admitted to the Department of Public Administration and International
Affairs and perhaps another program and whom are planning on being at SU
for two years may be eligible for participation in the Army ROTC
program for graduate students. While this program offers much more than
funding- participation may have financial benefits. Please visit SU's ROTC benefits website for more information.
GI Bill-Yellow Ribbon Program Education Benefits
As
a veteran of the U.S. armed forces, you have earned educational
benefits. We are pleased that you are considering our programs
and Syracuse University as you plan your future. Please visit SU's Veteran and Military Affairs website for more information.