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The A. John Vogt Scholarship is awarded to an academically exceptional student who demonstrates a commitment to the study of public administration. The Scholarship honors Vogt’s 30-year career on the faculty of the School of Government and his contributions to the study of public finance.

The Betsy Ross Howe Stafford Scholarship is awarded to a student who demonstrates an interest in a career in local government administration. A graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill, Stafford had a distinguished career in federal government administration.

Richard Y. Stevens Scholarship

The C. Ronald Aycock Public Administration Scholarship is awarded annually to an academically outstanding student who demonstrates a commitment to the study of public service. The scholarship honors Aycock’s more than 30 years of dedicated public service to county governments in North Carolina.

The David N. Ammons Scholarship is awarded bi-annually to a MPA student who intends to pursue a career in local government. This scholarship was established by friends, colleagues, and former students to honor Professor Ammons’ legacy of service to the UNC MPA program, the School of Government, and North Carolina.

The Diversity in Public Service Scholarship was established in 2005 by alumnus James Howerton and supported by MPA alumni, faculty, and friends, to support students who contribute to and enrich the program’s diversity, meaning the ways in which individuals vary, including, but not limited to, backgrounds, beliefs, viewpoints, abilities, cultures, and traditions that distinguish one individual from another. 

The Doug and Sharon Rothwell MPA Scholarship, endowed by MPA alumni Sharon and A. Douglas Rothwell, is awarded to an academically outstanding on-campus student or students for her or his two years of study.

The J. Edward Kitchen Scholarship provides support to an academically outstanding MPA student. The scholarship was established by the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro to honor Ed Kitchen, an alumnus of the UNC MPA program and the former city manager of Greensboro, North Carolina.

The Flo Miller Leader in Public Service Diversity Scholarship is awarded annually to a UNC-Chapel Hill MPA student or students who express interest in pursuing a career in public service and enhancing the social, economic, and cultural diversity of the cohort. This scholarship honors Flo Miller’s career and commitment to the UNC MPA program, local government, and public service.

The Gordon Whitaker Scholarship is awarded to an academically outstanding student who demonstrates a commitment to the study of public service; preference is given to second-year UNC MPA student with an excellent academic record. The scholarship was created to honor Professor Whitaker’s outstanding 39-year career in public service.

The Hayman-Howard-Wright Scholarship is awarded to academically excellent students pursuing a career in public service. The scholarship funds may also be used to enhance students’ experiences while in the program.

The J. Thomas Lundy Leadership in Public Service Scholarship is awarded to an academically outstanding MPA student with a demonstrated desire to pursue a career in local government. This scholarship was created to honor Lundy’s distinguished career as manager in Catawba County and his belief in the program’s mission of preparing future public service leaders.

The James L. Westbrook Jr. and Ashley Westbrook Turton Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to a MPA student who is interested in a career in local, state, or federal government. The scholarship honors the lives and accomplishments of the late James L. Westbrook and his daughter Ashley Turton.

The Jean D. Coble Scholarship is awarded to a MPA student who has demonstrated a commitment to public service. The scholarship honors Jean’s 18 years of dedicated service as manager of the UNC MPA program.

The Leaders for Underserved Communities Endowment supports MPA students who either come from underserved towns or counties within North Carolina or have shown a demonstrated commitment to serving the public in these communities.

The MPA Class of ’74 Scholarship is awarded to an academically distinguished MPA student who aspires to enter or continue a career in local government. The Class of ’74 Scholarship celebrates the cohort, comprised of exceptional leaders and successful individuals with careers in all areas of public service.

The Master of Public Administration Online Student Support Endowment supports MPA@UNC students committed to public service leadership. The endowment was created by MPA@UNC alumnus Mike Silver ‘15, who, as one of the first MPA@UNC graduates, saw a need for establishing a fund designated to support students of the online format of the program.

The Nanette V. Mengel Scholarship is awarded to several academically outstanding MPA students each year. Mengel taught the communications class in the MPA program for 23 years, along with classes in many other departments at UNC-Chapel Hill. The scholarship was established by her family to honor and celebrate her life and work.

The North Carolina Local Government Scholarship is awarded annually to a second-year MPA student who intends to pursue a career in local government. Edward A. Wyatt endowed the scholarship in 2005, following a distinguished career in local government.

The Paul Wager Scholarship is awarded to a MPA student with an exceptional academic record. The scholarship was established by UNC School of Government faculty member Donald Hayman to honor fellow faculty member Paul Wager.

The Preyer Family Scholarship is awarded to an academically exceptional student or students who demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in nonprofit management. The scholarship is supported and maintained by the L. Richard Preyer family.

The Richard and Deborah Apling Carolina MPA Scholarship provides support to a MPA student or students who demonstrate financial need and brings varied perspectives and experiences to the program.

The Robert House Scholarship is awarded to a student who demonstrates a desire to pursue a career in local government. The scholarship was established by gifts in memory of G. Robert “Bob” House, who had a distinguished career in local government in North Carolina and Virginia.

The Robert W. Bradshaw Jr. Public Administration Fellowship is awarded to an academically outstanding MPA student or students with a demonstrated desire to pursue a career in public service. The scholarship honors Robert W. Bradshaw who was both a mentor and advisor to many local government officials throughout his career.

The Richard Y. Stevens Scholarship is awarded annually to an academically distinguished MPA student who aspires to enter or continue a career in local or state government. After graduating from the UNC MPA, Stevens went on to a long and distinguished career in public service, including serving five terms as a North Carolina state senator.

The Wally Hill Scholarship is awarded to a student who has demonstrated academic excellence in their studies. The scholarship was established by UNC MPA alumnus Wally Hill ‘79 to encourage academically gifted students to pursue an education and career in local government management.