Public Administration Scholarships
Below is a list of the scholarship opportunities available to Public Administration majors at CSUF. If you have any questions contact Dr. Matt Jarvis.
Alan Saltzstein Excellence Scholarship
Amount: varies
Established by: Dr. Saltzstein was the head of the MPA program for many years and his legacy is being honored with this award. The purpose is to reward excellent academic performance for students after completion of 6-12 units in the MPA program. This competitive award is designed to recognize, reward and encourage our top students as they progress through the program.
Open to: This scholarship is open to student/s in their first year of the MPA program.
Criteria: Must be a student in their first year of the MPA program.
Application Procedure: Please visit the PAJ website for further instructions about this scholarship.
Application Deadline: Students will receive information regarding application deadlines from the MPA Coordinator
City Management Fellowship Program
Amount: varies
Established by: The City Management Fellowship Program (CMFP) is a program designed for students who wish to develop essential management skills and gain invaluable experience in the field. The program offers the unique opportunity to be paired with an Orange County City Manager mentor for the duration of the school year. Successful applicants will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship, access to city management workshops, and one-year membership in the Municipal Management Association of Southern California.
Open to: This scholarship is open to Student/s in the MPA program.
Criteria: Must have completed 12 units ♦ Minimum 3.5 GPA
Application Procedure: Please visit the PAJ website for further instructions about this scholarship.
Application Deadline: Students will receive information regarding application deadlines from the MPA Coordinator during the spring semester.
Lawson Internship in Public Service
Amount: $2,000
Established by: The Lawson Internship in Public Service is offered to MPA students interning in the public or nonprofit sector. This gift is designed to assist students who must forgo other earned income while they get the invaluable experience of a public sector internship.
Open to: This scholarship is open to Students enrolled in MPA program.
Criteria: Enrolled in POSC 497 ♦ Interning in the public or nonprofit sector
Application Procedure: Application for the award is open once students have enrolled in POSC 497. For further details, please the visit the PAJ website.
Application Deadline: Consult with POSC 497 instructor
Scholarships Open To All Majors
