Partnership Programs and Matching Awards
Harry S. Truman Scholarship Program
Truman Scholarship Program
Eligible Students: Admitted MPA, MA IR and MA in Public Diplomacy and Global Communications (PDGC) Students who were elected as Truman Scholars
Award Benefits: Maxwell provides a guaranteed minimum 50% tuition scholarship with admission. Scholars can be considered for additional cash/tuition scholarships.
Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) Fellowship Program
PPIA website.
Eligible Students: Admitted MPA, MA IR and PDGC Students who have successfully completed a PPIA Junior Summer Institute program.
Award Benefits: Maxwell provides a guaranteed minimum 50% tuition scholarship with admission. Fellows can be considered for additional cash/tuition scholarships.
Application Fee Waiver: Note on your application that you are a PPIA Fellow and have your Summer JSI reports forwarded to the school. Application Fee Waiver Request Form
Charles B. Rangel & Thomas R. Pickering International Affairs Programs
Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program / Thomas R. Pickering International Affairs Program
Eligible Students: Admitted MPA, MA IR and PDGC Students who are selected as Rangel or Pickering Finalists and Fellows.
Award Benefits:
Maxwell provides guaranteed funding to any Fellow or
Finalist admitted to the two year, 58 credit MPA/MA International Relations
program.
- A six credit scholarship for each term of enrollment for a maximum award 36 credit hours of tuition.
- First year scholarship for summer, fall and spring: maximum first year award 18 credits
- Second year scholarship for summer, fall and spring: maximum second year award 18 credits
For Fellows, this two year award, when paired with the Fellowship funding will more than fully fund the dual degree.
For Finalists, it provides over 60% of total tuition.
Maxwell provides guaranteed funding to any Fellow or
Finalist admitted to the 16 month, 40 credit MA International Relations
degree program.
- A six credit scholarship for each term of enrollment for a maximum award 24 credit hours of tuition.
- First
year scholarship for fall and spring: maximum first year award 12 credits
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Second year scholarship for summer and fall: maximum second year award 12 credits
For Fellows, this award, when paired with the Fellowship funding will more than fully fund the 16-month MAIR degree.
For Finalists, it provides 60% of total tuition.
Maxwell provides guaranteed funding to any Fellow or Finalist admitted to the 18 month, 43 credit MA Public Diplomacy & Global Communications degree program.
- A six credit scholarship for each term of enrollment for a maximum award 30 credit hours of tuition.
- First year scholarship for summer, fall and spring: maximum first year award 18 credits
- Second year scholarship for summer and fall: maximum second year award 12 credits
For Fellows, this award, when paired with the Fellowship funding will more than fully fund the 18-month PDGC degree.
For Finalists, it provides over 60% of total tuition.
Application Fee Waiver: Provided to all Rangel/Pickering Fellows & Finalists. Application Fee Waiver Request Form
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Graduate Award
Eligible Students: Admitted MPA, MA IR and (MA in Public Diplomacy and Global Communications (PDGC) pending) students who are designated RPCVs.
Award Benefits: Maxwell provides a guaranteed 50% tuition scholarship with admission and application fee waiver. Candidates can be considered for all other forms of merit based funding.
Application Fee Waiver Request Form
US Fulbright Scholars Graduate Award
Eligible Students: Admitted MPA, MA IR and (MA in Public Diplomacy and Global Communications (PDGC) pending) students who successfully completed a Fulbright Scholarship program outside of the US.
US Fulbright Scholars evacuated before the completion of their program due to the COVID-19 pandemic are also eligible.
Award Benefits: Maxwell provides a guaranteed 50% tuition scholarship with admission and application fee waiver. Candidates can be considered for all other forms of merit based funding.
Application Fee Waiver Request Form
Teach For America / Teach for All Partnerships
Teach for America and Teach For All
Any
student admitted to Syracuse University Maxwell School’s Master of
Public Administration (MPA) , Master of Arts in International
Relations (MA IR) and Master of Arts in Public Diplomacy & Global Communications (PDGC) 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 , MA IR or PDGC 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
USJETAA
Eligible Students: Admitted MPA, MA IR and PDGC Students in the campus based programs who are USJETTA Alumni
Award Benefits: An award of at least 30% of tuition for single- or dual- degree, and as well as consideration for further merit-based cash scholarships.
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation: CBCF – Maxwell Graduate Award
CBCF Website
Eligible Students: Admitted MPA, MA IR and PDGC Students in the campus based programs who have completed Internships/Fellowships via CBCF.
A letter of support attesting to the successful completion of the CBCF internship will be required for the official administration of this award.
Award Benefits: An award of at least 30% of tuition for single- or dual- degree, and as well as consideration for further merit-based cash scholarships, and an application fee waiver.
Application Fee Waiver Request Form.
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute: CHCI – Maxwell Graduate Award
CHCI Website
Eligible Students: Admitted MPA, MA IR and PDGC Students in the campus based programs who have completed Internships/Fellowships via CHCI.
A letter of support attesting to the successful completion of the CHCI internship will be required for the official administration of this award.
Award Benefits: An award of at least 30% of tuition for single- or dual- degree, and as well as consideration for further merit-based cash scholarships, and an application fee waiver.
Application Fee Waiver Request Form.
USAID's Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship Program
Payne 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.
Civil Society Leadership Awards
CSLA website.
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 Fellowship website
Syracuse University is a
participating institution in the Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program. 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.
Application Fee Waivers: The
application fee is automatically waived for all McNair Scholars who note their status on their application.
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 and post 9/11 GI Benefits. .
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.
Active Duty US Military and Veterans do not have to pay an application fee. The application fee is AUTOMATICALLY waived at time of application. A fee waiver code is not required.