Applicants to the Master of International Development, Master of Public Administration, and Master of Public and International Affairs programs are automatically considered for partial tuition scholarships if they apply by the February 1st priority deadline, with decisions communicated by March 31st. These scholarships are highly competitive, not guaranteed, and limited to full-time students. While full funding is not available for our master’s programs, we encourage all applicants to explore external funding opportunities and complete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal aid.
For those pursuing the Master of Public Policy and Management program, we offer a 20% tuition discount for government employees. Additionally, we partner with a number of organizations to offer specialized scholarships. For details, please visit our Scholarship Partners page.
PhD students are guaranteed full funding for four years.
Tuition Scholarships: Awards are made on the basis of academic merit. Includes full or partial tuition.
Alumni Fellowship: Our most prestigious merit-based fellowship. Provides full tuition, stipend, health insurance, and other related fees for two years.
Coca-Cola Fellowship: Provides partial tuition for underrepresented students.
Michael Flack Award: Provides support for students who are interested in international affairs and international development.
Adam W. Herbert Award: Provides support to students in the MPA or doctoral degree program who demonstrate an interest in urban affairs or the improvement of American cities. Preference is given to students who, through their different backgrounds and life experiences, have enhanced the number, quality, and diversity of our student body. Preference is also given to students who have graduated from a historically black college or university, who are economically or socially disadvantaged, or who demonstrate having overcome a barrier to success in higher education.
Aaron Hollen Award: Provides support to students in the MPIA program. Preference is given to students who show an interest in international security or transnational organized crime, or to students who are involved in music at the University of Pittsburgh, and who show financial need.
K. Leroy Irvis Fellowship: In 1994, the University of Pittsburgh established the K. Leroy Irvis Fellowships to enhance the academic excellence and diversity of the University of Pittsburgh's graduate student body and prepare doctoral students for academic and research careers. Each year, schools select distinguished doctoral applicants who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement to participate in this prestigious program, which provides a non-duty bearing fellowship for the student’s first year of doctoral study as well academic guidance and cohort-based mentoring throughout the student’s doctoral studies.
Korean Alumni Award: Provides support to students based on academic achievement and financial need.
Margaret McMillion Award: Provides support to students based on academic achievement and financial need.
Nigerian Alumni Award: Provides support to students based on academic achievement and financial need.
General Roscoe and Mildred Robinson Award: Provides general tuition support.
Roseman Memorial Award: Provides general tuition support.
John McAllister/Scotland School for Veterans’ Children Award: Provides support to either (1) students who are graduates of SSVC or who are directly related to graduates or former employees of SSVC, or (2) students who are honorably discharged veterans or active-duty servicepersons, or who have a direct relationship to an honorably discharged veteran or active-duty serviceperson.
Donald C. and Alice B. Stone Award: Provides general tuition support.
Urban Fellowship: A merit-based, University-funded award. Preference is given to underrepresented U.S. students focusing on urban affairs. Includes full tuition, stipend, health insurance, and other related fees.
Carl Ware Fellowship: Provides support for students from underrepresented populations who have overcome social adversity.
Wolfson Fellowship: Provides support for MPA students with an interest in public personnel and labor relations.