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Fellowships

A separate application is not necessary for consideration for the following fellowships. Students who note in the application for admission that they want to be considered for financial aid are automatically considered for any applicable fellowship opportunity.

Heinz Fellowships

Four fellowships are awarded annually to students committed to working in careers focused on serving the public interest. Awards include full tuition scholarship and a $6,000 Research Assistantship for each academic year.

Tribal Affairs Fellowship

Multiple full-tuition scholarships with $6,000 per year research assistantships are awarded to students committed to promoting the advancement of the American Indian population and tribal affairs.

Dean's Diversity Fellowship

Multiple scholarships are awarded to applicants who exemplify a strong commitment to the improvement of race-related issues in the United States. Awards include a full tuition scholarship and a $6,000 per year research assistantship.

Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) Fellowship

Students who have successfully completed a PPIA summer institute and are admitted to the MSPPM program (Pittsburgh- and Washington, D.C.-based tracks only) are awarded a full tuition scholarship and a stipend of $6,000 per year. See the PPIA program's Web site for more information.

Pittsburgh Partnership for Neighborhood Development (PPND) Fellowship

Beginning in 2008, the fellowship will be awarded annually to an outstanding student enrolling in the MSPPM degree program who has, within the standard application for admission, demonstrated an interest and commitment to community development in underserved communities. The establishment of this fellowship is intended to support the mission and vision of the PPND. The PPND is a financial intermediary for the community development corporations in the city of Pittsburgh.

The overriding goal of the work of the PPND is to use its resources to transform inner urban neighborhoods into vibrant, cutting-edge mixed-income communities with economic opportunity for all residents. The PPND works to meet the needs of their funded groups/neighborhoods by employing staff with varied backgrounds and experiences. In addition, PPND wants to encourage systemic change in community development by growing new hometown leaders.

The fellow will receive a full tuition scholarship for the two-year MSPPM program. In addition, the recipient will work as a paid intern (part-time work) with the PPND during the school year. The PPND will also provide a full-time internship during the summer in order for the student to satisfy the MSPPM degree’s summer internship requirement. See PPND’s Web site for more information.

David Lingren Fellowship for Social Innovation

Awarded annually to an incoming student who is dedicated to social innovation. Awards range from $5,000 to full tuition per semester and are supported in part by a generous donation made by David Lingren (GSIA, ’74).