Graduate Scholarships and Fellowships
 
The Bob Wessel Honorary MPA Scholarship
The Bob Wessel Honorary MPA Scholarship is awarded to an incoming student in the Public Policy and Administration Program who shows promise for an outstanding career in public service. The faculty admissions committee reviews the applications of new MPA students to select the annual winner. The committee reviews the GPA, GRE scores, the transcript analysis, the statement of goals and purpose for the MPA degree and other materials that may be relevant to the scholarship selection.

Application Deadline March 1
Amount: $1,000

Inquiries:
Alex Tuckness
Public Policy & Administration Program
Scholarship Committee
503 Ross Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011
 
The Dwight Ink Graduate Scholarship Award
Awarded to a graduate student in the Department of Political Science to support applied research in Public Administration, Public Policy, or Political Science.

Application Deadline: March 1
Amount: $1,000

Submit a proposal of no more than 7 double-spaced typed pages. The proposal should describe the intended research and should include 4 separate sections. The 4 sections should include discussions of the research question, the research design, the implementation time frame, and the anticipated budget.

Inquiries:
James M. McCormick
Department of Political Science
Scholarship Committee
503 Ross Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011
 
The Donald E. Boles Distinguished Graduate Student Award
Awarded to recognize an outstanding graduate student in the Department of Political Science.  

Application Deadline:  March 1
Amount:  $500

Submit a written statement formally applying for the award.  The statement should outline the individual's plans for the next year, including graduation date, and one or more letters from faculty members who can give an appraisal of the individual's academic performance and promise for future excellence. 

Inquiries:
James M. McCormick
Department of Political Science
Scholarship Committee
503 Ross Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, IA  50011

Yong S. Lee Excellence in Public Management Scholarship

Awarded to a student enrolled in the Public Policy and Management Program who is pursuing his or her Masters degree. Faculty members from four core courses (Pol S 571, 572, 573, 574) or their successor courses, select the "best in class" papers from their respective courses.  The recipient will be selected based on how many "best in class" papers he or she submits in one academic year.

Application Deadline: March 1
Amount: $500

Inquiries:
Alex Tuckness
Public Policy & Administration Program Scholarship Committee
 
Fellowships and Grants
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