All accepted students are eligible for all scholarships that pertain to their areas of interest and/or academic background; the majority of scholarships support on-campus format students. The MPA program provides financial assistance to every student that is a North Carolina resident and strives to provide financial assistance to every out-of-state student.
Commitments are made for one year only. The MPA program is unable to provide scholarship funding for international students.
The following scholarships and fellowships are awarded annually to qualified on-campus format students:
The 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 Robert W. Bradshaw Jr. Public Administration Fellowship is awarded to an academically outstanding MPA student with a demonstrated desire to pursue a career in public service. The scholarship honors Bradshaw who was a mentor and advisor to many local government officials throughout his career.
The MPA Class of ’74 Scholarship is awarded annually to an academically distinguished MPA student who aspires to enter or continue a career in local government. The class of ’74 comprises exceptional leaders and successful individuals with careers in diverse fields of public service.
The Jean D. Coble Scholarship is awarded annually to an entering MPA student. The scholarship was established to honor Jean Coble, who dedicated 32 years of service to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 18 of those to the MPA program.
The Diversity in Public Service Scholarship is awarded annually to an entering student or students who contribute to and enrich the program’s diversity. The Scholarship was created in 2005 by MPA alumnus James Howerton and is supported by MPA alumni, faculty, and friends.
The John Milton Gold Scholarship is awarded by the North Carolina City and County Management Association (NCCCMA) to an academically outstanding student who has expressed a desire to pursue a career in local government.
The Hayman-Howard-Wright Scholarship is awarded to academically excellent students who are returning to the classroom after gaining valuable work experience.
The Robert House scholarship is awarded to a student who demonstrates a desire to pursue a career in local government. The scholarship is made possible by gifts in memory of G. Robert “Bob” House, who had a distinguished career in local government in North Carolina and Virginia
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, a UNC-Chapel alumnus and the former city manager of Greensboro, North Carolina.
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 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 and taught classes in many other departments at UNC-Chapel Hill. The scholarship was established by Mengel's family to honor and celebrate her life and work.
The Preyer Family Scholarship is awarded to several academically exceptional 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 Rothwell Scholarship, endowed by MPA alumni Sharon and A. Douglas Rothwell, is a premier MPA scholarship and is awarded annually to an academically outstanding student.
The Betsy Ross Howe Stafford Scholarship is awarded to a student who demonstrates an interest in a career in local government administration. Stafford graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill and had a distinguished career in federal government administration.
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. Stevens graduated from the MPA program in 1978.
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 with the School of Government and his contributions to the study of public finance.
The James L. Westbrook Jr. and Ashley Westbrook Turton Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to an 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 Paul Wager Scholarship is awarded to an MPA student with an exceptional academic record. The scholarship was established by School of Government Professor Donald Hayman to honor fellow faculty member, Professor Paul Wager.
The Gordon Whitaker Scholarship is awarded to a second-year MPA student who has an excellent academic record. The scholarship was created to honor Professor Whitaker’s outstanding, 39-year career in public service.
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 career as a county manager in Catawba County and his belief in the program’s mission of preparing future public service leaders.
