Public Policy & Administration scholarships - Jan '25

Updated Jan 28, 2025

Apply below to the best Public Policy & Administration scholarships for January 2025.

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Preventive Measures Legacy Scholarship

Pennsylvania • Georgia • Washington • Psychology • Counseling • Social Work • Sociology • Nursing • Pre-Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Public Health • Public Policy & Administration • Freshmen

The Preventive Measures Legacy Scholarship offers $2,000 to 50 students in Human Services from PA, GA, or DC with a 2.5 GPA.

Deadline:

February 28, 2025

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Betsy B. Woodward Scholarship

Business Administration • Public Policy & Administration • Technology • Teacher Education • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Seniors

The Betsy B. Woodward Scholarship awards $2,500 to third-year students pursuing careers in food, drug, or consumer safety.

Deadline:

March 31, 2025

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Colonel Loren J. and Mrs. Lawona R. Spencer Scholarship

Service • Agriculture • Arts Management • Sports Management • Management • Operations Management • Conservation • Natural Resources Management • Business Administration • Public Policy & Administration • Graduate Students

The Spencer Scholarship offers $5,000 for US Air Force personnel pursuing graduate education in management and administration.

Deadline:

April 30, 2025

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George and Donna Nigh Public Service Scholarship

Oklahoma • Public Policy & Administration

The George and Donna Nigh Public Service Scholarship awards $1,000 to Oklahoma residents pursuing public service degrees.

Deadline:

December 31, 2025

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Building Better Futures Grant Program

Education • Health Education • Teacher Education • Finance • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Social Sciences • Social Work • Political Science/Government • Public Policy & Administration • Sociology • Economics • Urban Design • Mathematics • Environmental Engineering • Conservation • Environmental Science • Climate Sciences • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Middle Eastern students • For Pacific Islander students • Seniors • Graduates

The Building Better Futures Grant Program offers $5,000 to HBCU graduates for career support. Minimum GPA of 2.75 required.

Deadline:

April 1, 2025

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JVS Chicago Scholarship Program

Illinois • Indiana • Business (MBA) • Communications • Teacher Education • Healthcare Administrative • Religious/Theological Studies • Law • Pre-Med • Arts • Science • Social Work • Education • Technology • Healthcare-Related • Public Health • Public Policy & Administration • For Jewish students • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Sophomores

JVS Chicago Scholarship offers up to $8,000 for Jewish students in the Chicago area pursuing helping professions.

Deadline:

March 1, 2025

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ASFPM Foundation Collegiate Student Paper Competition Program

Engineering • Urban Design • Public Policy & Administration • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Undergraduate and graduate students can compete for up to $1,600 in the ASFPM Foundation's Collegiate Student Paper Competition.

Deadline:

March 24, 2025

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Emily M. Hewitt and Stephen Stocking Memorial Scholarships

California • Geological & Earth Sciences • Conservation • Environmental Science • Public Policy & Administration • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Scholarships for full-time students in California pursuing degrees in environmental fields. $3,000 award available.

Deadline:

April 15, 2025

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Ruth Segal Scholarship

Political Science/Government • Public Policy & Administration • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Ruth Segal Scholarship awards $5,000 to students in government or political science. Apply with a transcript and essay.

Deadline:

June 10, 2025

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Save The Everglades Scholarship

Environmental Science • Conservation • Environmental Engineering • Political Science/Government • Public Policy & Administration • Legal • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • High school

Apply for the $500 Save The Everglades Scholarship for students in Science or political disciplines passionate about the environment.

Deadline:

June 1, 2025

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UNCF Chevron Corporate Scholars

Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • STEM • Geological & Earth Sciences • Mathematics • Computer Science • Cybersecurity • Public Relations • Political Science/Government • Public Policy & Administration • Digital Communications/Media • Marketing • Freshmen

UNCF Chevron Corporate Scholars provides up to $7,500 for HBCU freshmen with a 2.8 GPA. Apply with a resume and essays.

Deadline:

September 16, 2025

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Young Women in Public Affairs

Milwaukee County • Waukesha County • Washington County • Ozaukee County • Racine County • Kenosha County • Wisconsin • Public Policy & Administration • Public Relations • Political Science/Government • For Women • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • High school

Scholarship for young women (16-19) in southeastern WI, promoting volunteerism and Zonta International knowledge. Up to $5,000 award.

Deadline:

March 15, 2025

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WIFLE Scholarship Program

Criminal Justice • Social Sciences • Public Policy & Administration • Computer Science • Finance • Chemistry • Physics • Foreign Languages • Sociology • World Studies • Arts • Graduate Students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

WIFLE Scholarship offers $1,500 for Criminal Justice students with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with an essay, transcripts, and a recommendation.

Deadline:

May 1, 2025

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The Hispanic Health Professional Student Scholarship

Medicine • Dentistry • Pharmacy • Nursing • Public Health • Political Science/Government • Public Policy & Administration • Healthcare Assistant • Graduate Students

The Hispanic Health Professional Student Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for graduate health students with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with essays and a recommendation.

Deadline:

September 13, 2025

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Media Fellows scholarships

Advertising • Public Policy & Administration • Marketing • Communications • Political Science/Government • Digital Communications/Media • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen

Media Fellows scholarships support students in advertising and public policy with a $250+ award. Apply with an essay, resume, and recommendation.

Deadline:

December 2, 2025

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NSHSS Foundation Business & Public Policy Scholarship

Accounting • Advertising • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Economics • Finance • Hospitality • Human Resources • Management • Marketing • Operations Management • Public Relations • Sports Management • Travel & Tourism • Public Policy & Administration • Freshmen

The NSHSS Foundation offers a $1,000 scholarship for high school seniors pursuing business or public policy with a 3.5 GPA.

Deadline:

August 15, 2025

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International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association Scholarship Program

Civil Engineering • Urban Design • Construction Engineering • Political Science/Government • Public Policy & Administration • Finance • Accounting • IT/Information Technology • Business Administration • Management • Marketing • Communications • Operations Management • Transportation/Logistics • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association offers $5,000 scholarships for students in transportation-related fields.

Deadline:

April 19, 2025

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The Voyager Scholarship

English • Conservation • Environmental Science • Foreign Languages • Health Education • Healthcare-Related • History • Hospitality • Journalism • Law • Law Enforcement • Legal • Literature • Mental Health • Social Work • Social Sciences • Sociology • Public Health • Public Policy & Administration • Public Relations • Teacher Education • Teaching • Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Biology • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Childcare • Climate Sciences • Communications • Criminal Justice • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Education • Political Science/Government • International Relations • Juniors • Seniors

The Voyager Scholarship offers up to $50,000 for junior students committed to public service. Open to U.S. citizens and DACA students.

Deadline:

March 27, 2025

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Robert R. Robinson Memorial Scholarship

Michigan • Public Policy & Administration • Graduate Students • Seniors • Juniors

The Robert R. Robinson Memorial Scholarship awards up to $1,000 to Michigan students pursuing public administration careers.

Deadline:

May 31, 2025

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Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship

Political Science/Government • Public Policy & Administration • International Relations • Business (MBA) • Economics • Sociology • Management • Graduate Students

The Pickering Fellowship supports diverse candidates for U.S. Foreign Service careers with $42,000 in funding and a 3.2 GPA requirement.

Deadline:

September 21, 2025

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Islamic Scholarship Fund

International Relations • Political Science/Government • Public Policy & Administration • Public Relations • Sociology • Law • Journalism • Digital Communications/Media • Writing • Theatre/Performing Arts • Film • For Muslim students • Seniors • Juniors • Graduate Students • Sophomores

The Islamic Scholarship Fund offers up to $10,000 for Muslim students in media-related fields with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with essays and video.

Deadline:

March 22, 2025

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Wisconsin Women In Government Undergraduate Scholarship

Wisconsin • Business Administration • Healthcare Administrative • Public Policy & Administration • Political Science/Government • For Women • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors

The Wisconsin Women In Government Scholarship offers $3,000 for women pursuing public service careers. Apply with essays and recommendations.

Deadline:

June 12, 2025

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Mac Hyde Brownfield Scholarship Program

Minnesota • Environmental Engineering • Political Science/Government • Public Policy & Administration • Law • Business (MBA) • Public Health

The Mac Hyde Brownfield Scholarship offers $2,000 for students in brownfield redevelopment fields at Minnesota colleges. Apply now!

Deadline:

March 1, 2025

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Women In Defense Scholarship

Cybersecurity • Defense & Military • Political Science/Government • Engineering • Computer Science • Physics • Mathematics • Law • International Relations • Public Policy & Administration • Economics • For Women • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Women In Defense Scholarship supports women pursuing national security careers. Eligible students can receive $250+ with a 3.25 GPA.

Deadline:

March 15, 2025

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Ally Financial Public Policy Scholars Program

Public Policy & Administration • Political Science/Government • For Black and/or African American students • Sophomores • Juniors

The Ally Financial Public Policy Scholars Program offers $10,000 for Black undergraduates in Public Policy. Apply with essays and recommendations.

Deadline:

April 27, 2025

FAQ

When writing a strong application for Public Policy & Administration scholarships, be clear and concise, tailor your application to the scholarship's focus, highlight your relevant experiences, and proofread for errors before submission.

Yes, many Public Policy & Administration scholarships are open to international students, but eligibility can vary by scholarship. Be sure to check the specific requirements for each opportunity.

Yes, many Public Policy & Administration scholarships are legitimate and offered by reputable organizations, universities, and foundations. It's important to research each scholarship to ensure its credibility.

Some Public Policy & Administration scholarships may have renewal requirements, such as maintaining a certain GPA or completing a specific number of credit hours. Always review the scholarship's terms for renewal conditions.

You can find Public Policy & Administration scholarships on various scholarship search platforms, including Mos, which aggregates numerous scholarship opportunities tailored to your field of study.

To increase your chances of winning a Public Policy & Administration scholarship, focus on maintaining a strong academic record, crafting a compelling personal statement, obtaining strong letters of recommendation, and applying to multiple scholarships.

Eligibility criteria for Public Policy & Administration scholarships can vary widely but often include factors such as academic performance, field of study, financial need, and sometimes specific demographic or geographic requirements.

Common mistakes to avoid when applying for Public Policy & Administration scholarships include missing deadlines, failing to follow application instructions, submitting incomplete documents, and not tailoring your personal statement to the scholarship's focus.

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