SPEA
Graduate
Awards & Scholarships
SPEA offers many scholarships to SPEA graduate students.
SPEA Alumni Association Scholarships
The School of Public and Environmental Affairs is proud to sponsor $1,000 scholarships for current SPEA students. The scholarships will be awarded to undergraduate and graduate students, from any IU campus, who meet the qualifications. Applications are due January 27. For more information, contact Jenna Morrison Civitello at 812-856-0597 or jm98@indiana.edu.
Lawrence M. Borst Fellowship
This unique fellowship provides financial support for a talented SPEA graduate student to gain experience with the Indiana Senate, specifically in finance and budgetary analysis and programs. This one-year experience requires a commitment of 20 hours per week during the fall semester, with the student typically enrolled as a full-time graduate student. The approximate award for the fall semester is $5,000. The spring semester requires a full-time commitment, so the student may register in a practicum course but take no other classes. During the spring semester, the Borst Intern will be paid at the rate earned by other interns, approximately $350 per week. Deadline is March 1. For more information, contact Kathy Hursh at 317-278-3651 or hurshk@iupui.edu.
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Johnson Community Service Fellowship
Approximately $8,000 awarded to a first- or second-year graduate student in SPEA. Any previous graduate GPA must be a 3.0 or above. Students must demonstrate their record of community service and complete an internship (approved by a SPEA faculty member) with a community nonprofit organization or governmental agency. The deadline is April 1. For more information, contact Luke Bickel at 317-278-0308 or lbickel@iupui.edu.
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C. Michael Pitts Scholarship
This award was established in memory of C. Michael Pitts, who served as an associate professor for SPEA in labor relations and mediation for many years before his death in 2002. It awards two scholarships of $1,000 each to a first- or second-year graduate student in SPEA. It is for IUPUI SPEA students seeking an MPA and who have an interest in pursuing a career in public service or the nonprofit sector. Applicants must have a 3.0 grade point average, be a resident of the state of Indiana and demonstrate financial need. Deadline is April 1. For more information, contact Luke Bickel 317-278-0308 or lbickel@iupui.edu.
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Tom and Pat DeCoster Scholarship
An award of $2,000 to support a first- or second-year graduate student in SPEA for one year. To be eligible, a student must be a single parent, attend full-time or part-time and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0. Recipient(s) will be chosen by members of the SPEA Scholarship Committee based on academic achievement and quality of the application. The deadline is April 1. For more information, contact Luke Bickel at 317-278-0308 or lbickel@iupui.edu.
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Robert E. Martin Scholarship
Two $1,350 scholarships will be awarded to a first- or second-year graduate student in SPEA. This award is for an IUPUI SPEA student seeking an MPA who has an interest in public management and/or financial management. Applicants must have a 3.0 grade point average, be a resident of the state of Indiana and demonstrate financial need. Deadline is April 1. For more information, contact Luke Bickel at 317-278-0308 or lbickel@iupui.edu.
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Lindsey Scholarship for Civic Engagement
A $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to a student majoring in one of SPEA's academic programs (graduate or undergraduate), with preference given to students who focus on environmental issues. Essay and transcript must be submitted with application to SPEA Student Services. Deadline is April 1.
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Carl and Lisa Schodel Scholarship
Two $2,500 scholarships will be awarded to an MPA student in good academic standing. Essay must be submitted with application to SPEA Student Services. Deadline is April 1.
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SPEA International Experience Scholar Application
This scholarship supports graduate students who are participating in an overseas study opportunity. Award amounts range from $500 to $2000 per year, per scholarship. Essay must be submitted with application to SPEA Student Services. Deadline is April 1.
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SPEA Overseas Education Scholarship
SPEA students who study abroad may be eligible for scholarships of $1,000 to $2,000. For more information, contact Matthew Thompson, thompmat@iupui.edu or 274-4775.
Graduate Student Assistantships
SPEA IUPUI offers graduate assistantships and University Fellowships through a competitive application process. The graduate assistants work 20 hours per week during the academic year. These are research assistantships and not teaching assistantships. In exchange for the 20 hours per week, GAs receive full tuition, most fees, student health insurance and a stipend of $9,000 that is paid out monthly over the academic year. Graduate Assistantships are awarded in March for students who will attend full time. Applications are accepted year-round, but priority deadline is February 1. For more information, contact Luke Bickel at 317-278-0308 or lbickel@iupui.edu.
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Please mail the Graduate Student Assistantship application and a current resume to:
SPEA Graduate Admissions
801 West Michigan Street
Business/SPEA Building Room 3025
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Or send by email to lbickel@iupui.edu.