Sub Navigation:
Secondary Navigation:
Breadcrumb Navigation:
Home>Current Students>Financial Aid>Master's Programs>Public Management (MPM)>Scholarships
Main Content:
Heinz College Scholarships
Most students in the MPM program qualify for some form of assistance in paying their tuition. Last year, the school awarded over $500,000 in scholarship money, with 68% of the MPM students qualifying for some form of assistance or scholarship from the university. Heinz College offers the following scholarship programs for applicants to the MPM program. For the following scholarship opportunities, no separate application is necessary. MPM students who note in the application for admission that they want to be considered for financial aid are automatically considered for any applicable scholarship opportunity.
Please note: Scholarship awards combined with employer tuition remission may not exceed the cost of tuition and fees.
Merit-Based Scholarship
Students not eligible for the above scholarships may be considered for a merit-based scholarship based on the strength of their application and demonstrated potential for advancing in their careers.
Yellow Ribbon
Heinz College recognizes the contributions made by members of the US Armed Forces and is proud to participate in the Yellow Ribbon program for eligible post-9/11 veterans. If you are eligible for VA payment of 100% of the highest in-state tuition plus 50% of the gap through the Yellow Ribbon Program, Heinz College pays the remaining 50% of the gap through Heinz matching funds up to $8,200 per year, for your tuition and fees. Students who are eligible for full funding under the Yellow Ribbon Program are eligible for other additional Heinz College scholarships ONLY when the remaining gap exceeds $8,200. Most students who are eligible for 100% benefits under the Yellow Ribbon program receive full funding of tuition and fees through the Yellow Ribbon partnership with Heinz College.
City of Pittsburgh/Allegheny County Scholarship Program
Students accepted into the MPM Program who are employees of the City of Pittsburgh receive scholarship awards equal to 35% of tuition costs.
Non-Profit Scholarship
Students working for local non-profits are eligible to receive a scholarship up to 25% of tuition costs per semester.
Pittsburgh Regional Leaders Scholarship
Heinz College offers Regional Leadership Scholarships to incoming full and part-time students who have demonstrated a commitment to the Pittsburgh community.
Applicants interested in the Regional Leaders Scholarships are required to have one of their three letters of recommendation written by someone who can testify to the applicant's commitment to and impact on the Pittsburgh community.
MPM Regional Healthcare Scholarship
Students employed by regional healthcare providers are eligible to receive a scholarship up to 25% of tuition costs per semester.
MPM Educational Leadership Program
The MPM Educational Leadership Program prepares elementary and secondary school administrators for Principal Certification. Students enrolled in this program generally receive awards equal to 50% of tuition costs.
MPM Educational Technology Scholarship
The Educational Technology scholarship is offered to K-12 teachers who wish to pursue a concentration in educational technology within the MPM program. The amount of the award equals 50% of tuition costs.
Merit-Based Scholarship
Students not eligible for the above scholarships may be considered for a merit-based scholarship based on the strength of their application and demonstrated potential for advancing in their careers.