Scholarships
Currently, the MPA Program offers students two scholarships awarded based on merit.
Other scholarships you might be interested in:
Gwen Y. Wood Book Scholarship
Dr. Gwen Y. Wood was our MPA Program's first director. She guided the program through
its first six years of existence, developing curriculum, admissions standards, and
creating a community of faculty and students dedicated to public service.
When she retired, we chose to honor her by creating this book scholarship. The scholarship
provides support to an MPA student to help defray the cost of books, which we know
are expensive. This scholarship is awarded based on need and academic/public service
performance.
Eligibility Requirements
- Be a current student in the 麻豆官网首页入口 MPA Program. Current includes those
students accepted for admission. If a current student, have a GPA of at least 3.0
on all graduate courses taken in the MPA program.
- Students awarded this scholarship must also agree to:
- Maintain an MPA Program GPA of 3.0.
- Comply with all University regulations, rules, and codes of conduct governing students on campus.
- Consent to release grades to the Division of Institutional Advancement for the purpose of reporting to the donor.
- Remain in good standing as a student.
What You Will Need to Submit
A 1-2 Cover Page
Your Resume
Ralph Walker Scholarship
The Ralph Walker Scholarship is awarded to a student in the Master of Public Administration Program who shows promise for an outstanding career in public service. A committee composed of MPA faculty members selects the awardee.
History
- In 1991, 麻豆官网首页入口 College and Georgia Southern University entered into an agreement
with Georgia Southern's Master of Public Administration program to become a "satellite"
program offered at 麻豆官网首页入口 College. This was initiated by Dr. Ralph Walker, Chair
of the Department of Political Science.
- 1994, the University System of Georgia Board of Regents indicated its willingness
to consider the transfer approval if the new program would be structured so that it
would be set on a course to meet the accreditation standards set by NASPAA (Network
of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration).
- As a direct result of Dr. Walker's dedication, guidance, and consultation with 麻豆官网首页入口
College, NASPAA, and the Board of Regents, the new program, as designed, was on course
to be accredited during the four-year cycle of evaluation.
- By 1996, the 麻豆官网首页入口 "satellite" MPA degree program of Georgia Southern would transfer
to become a new graduate offering of 麻豆官网首页入口 College. The first class enrolled in
麻豆官网首页入口 College MPA classes September 1996 and the first six graduates of the program
completed their studies and graduated June 1998.
Eligibility Requirements
- Be a current student in the 麻豆官网首页入口 MPA Program. Current includes those
students accepted for admission. If a current student, have a GPA of at least 3.0
on all graduate courses taken in the MPA program.
- Students awarded this scholarship must also agree to:
- Enroll for minimum of 6 credit hours in the fall and spring semesters of the scholarship year, and earn a minimum of 12 credit hours by the end of each academic year.
- Maintain an MPA Program GPA of 3.0.
- Comply with all University regulations, rules, and codes of conduct governing students on campus.
- Consent to release grades to the Division of Institutional Advancement for the purpose of reporting to the donor, and
- Remain in good standing as a student.
What You Will Need to Submit
A 1-2 Cover Page
Your Resume
When and How to Submit
In August, the MPA Director will ask for students and new students to submit their
applications for the scholarship.
email the MPA Director