Top 36 Public Policy and Administration Scholarships in February 2026

Maryland Workforce Shortage Student Assistance Grant Program provides scholarship/loans to Maryland residents interested in a career in specified workforce shortage areas.

The Mariel C. Newton Scholarship is awarded to residents of the U.S. Virgin Islands, who are high school students, GED recipients, and current college students. Students seeking certification or a degree in police science & administration are encouraged to apply.Show Less

The Women's Employee Resource Group Scholarship provides financial assistance to graduating high school seniors in the Pacific Gas and Electric Company's (PG&E) service area in California. Students planning to pursue a non-medical science, technology, engineering, mathematics, business, or public policy degree are welcome to apply.Show Less

The Mark Kingseed Memorial Scholarship is available to seniors graduating from high schools in Montgomery County, Ohio. Students seeking a bachelor's degree in history, political science, public administration, international studies, or urban planning are encouraged to apply. Students who demonstrate financial need receive special consideration.Show Less

The Plein Environmental Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who are residents of northern Virginia, or current college students attending NVCC. Applicants should be planning to transfer to a 4-year school to study in an environmental field.Show Less

The Association of California Water Agencies Scholarships award $3,500 each to two qualified undergraduate students each year. Applicants must be pursuing an undergraduate degree in a water resources-related field related to engineering, agricultural and/or urban water supply, environmental studies, or public administration at either a University of California or California State University campus. They must also be at least in their junior year of college at the time of application for the scholarship. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Stephen K. Hall ACWA Water Law & Policy Scholarship Program awards one scholarship to a qualified graduate student in the United States pursuing a degree in water law, water policy, or public administration with a demonstrated concentration in the field of water resources. Applicants must also commit to full-time enrollment (8 semester units or 10 quarter units) for the entire academic year. To be considered for the scholarship, they must submit a <1,000-word essay, official transcripts, and at least three current letters of recommendation to be considered for the scholarship. One (1) recipient will be granted $10,000 each year. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

If you’re a Jewish woman planning to study in Israel during your undergraduate education, then the Hilda Specter Morgenstern Merit Scholarship may be the perfect opportunity for you! Dedicated to helping Jewish women learn more about government and public policy, the scholarship aims to help one lucky student pay for college expenses each year. The winning student must have a minimum 3.5 GPA and demonstrate an interest in public advocacy, public policy, and/or government affairs. One (1) recipient will be awarded a $2,500 scholarship each year. If you’re a Jewish female university student interested in public and/or government service, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a graduating senior at Mt. Vernon High School in Mount Vernon, Indiana? Well, then the Kristofor J. Hammond Scholarship may be able to help you secure the financial aid you need to pursue your education! Established by the Hammond family to honor the memory of Kristofor J. Hammond's life, integrity, volunteerism, athleticism, and love of music, the Kristofor J. Hammond Scholarship annually awards $2,000 to one (1) graduating senior at Mt. Vernon High School in Fortville, Indiana. Applicants must also be current residents of Hancock County, Indiana, plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree in a profession that furthers the well-being of others including political science, social services, and journalism; and have a seventh-semester minimum GPA of 3.0. Recipients will be chosen for their demonstrated commitment to volunteerism, and commitment to improving the lives of others. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply and discover other scholarships for Indiana residents, political science scholarships, social services scholarships, and journalism scholarships you may be eligible for as well. Good luck with your scholarship search!Show Less

Have you applied to Carnegie Mellon University's MSPPM (Master of Public Policy & Management) program? If so, consider applying to the Heinz Fellowships! Each year, the Fellowships award up to five full-tuition scholarships to incoming CMU MSPPM students committed to working in careers focused on serving the public interest including Energy and Environmental Policy, Smart Communities, Urban and Regional Economic Development, International Policy, Social Policy, Data Science for Social Good, and Socially Responsible AI Management. Recipients can also apply for a research assistantship or other part-time work opportunities to earn $5,000-$6,000 per academic year to help with non-tuition expenses. If you're an incoming MSPPM student at Carnegie Mellon University, keep on reading to learn more!Show Less

The Angel Scholarship for Social Work, Peace, and Justice Studies is an incredible opportunity for Catholic high school seniors in Phoenix seeking an undergraduate degree in social work, social justice, peace/justice studies, sociology, public administration, or public health. This $5,000 award is open to full-time seniors attending a Catholic high school within the Diocese of Phoenix. Applicants must be registered practicing Catholics, and must plan to enroll at a 4-year college or university in Arizona. If interested, visit the scholarship website to apply. Don't miss out on this amazing chance to kickstart your journey towards a brighter future!Show Less

The National PELRA Foundation Graduate Student Scholarships are annually awarded to graduate students pursuing a degree in human resources, labor and industrial relations, public administration, or political science with a keen interest in the public sector. While preference will be given to applicants currently employed by state, local, county, or special district governments, any graduate student with an interest in the above fields is eligible to apply. If you're a graduate student pursuing a course of study in human resources, labor and industrial relations, public administration, or political science, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The John and Agnes McFarlane Scholarship offers financial assistance to graduating high school seniors or previous graduates of a high school from Ventura County, California. Applicants seeking a professional certificate, associate, or bachelor's degree in public service fields are encouraged to apply.Show Less

The Jeffrey L. Esser Career Development Scholarship is a prestigious opportunity designed to propel the public finance careers of dedicated professionals working for state or local governments. This esteemed scholarship is exclusively available to students pursuing majors in public administration, (governmental) accounting, finance, or business administration, with a special emphasis on government. Eligible applicants must be employed at least three years by one or more state or local governments, and be enrolled part-time pursuing an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree. Don't miss out on this incredible chance to enhance your career and make a lasting impact in the field of public finance!Show Less

Jennifer Curtis Byler Scholarship provides financial assistance to children of employees of the Aggregates Industry Company who are interested in studying fields related to public policy, government affairs, or related in college.Show Less

Are you an academically impressive high school junior who intends to enroll full-time in an accredited U.S. institution of higher education upon graduation from high school? Further, do you believe in the importance of community service and have an interest in public policy? If so, the Coolidge Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards full-ride, presidential scholarships that cover a student’s tuition, room, board, and expenses for four years of undergraduate study. To be eligible, students must plan to attend a college or university in the United States and have an interest in public policy. However, bear in mind that students may be pursuing any academic discipline of study - a public policy major is not required. Coolidge scholars will be selected based upon the following criteria: academic excellence, demonstrated interest in public policy, humility and service, and appreciation for the values Coolidge championed. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The NSHSS Foundation Business & Public Policy Scholarship is for high school students of all grade levels pursuing a degree in business, finance, economics, or public policy-related fields. Each year, it awards $1,000 to one (1) such student due to a belief in the importance of the role of economic and political factors in public decision-making and policy formulation, microeconomic analysis of policy issues, resource allocation and decision modeling, cost/benefit analysis, statistical methods, and applications to specific public policy topics. If you're a business-oriented high school student, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Fulbright Don DeBats Distinguished Chair in Politics and Public Policy is funded by Flinders University and designed to "attract full or associate U.S. professors with distinguished academic careers and significant publication and teaching records, to conduct collaborative research for 4–5 months at Flinders University" in Adelaide, Australia. In addition, it's meant to expand and strengthen relationships between the United States public and citizens of other nations, and to promote international understanding and cooperation. The scholarship committee is looking for research that relates to one or more of the three areas of focus of the Jeff Bleich Centre: (1) Democracy, Participation, and Human Rights; (2) Defence, Security, and Space; (3) Artificial Intelligence, Social Media, and Disruptive Technologies. If you're a U.S.-based professor interested in researching any of the above topics at Flinders University, we encourage you to apply! Contact [email protected] to discuss projects and obtain the required letter of invitation, and keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

This “Fulbright-National Science Foundation Distinguished Scholar Award” is open to Ph.D. and Terminal Degree holders interested in both conducting research and teaching courses in cybersecurity and critical infrastructure at select Icelandic universities. Selected scholar(s) may conduct research and/or teach a course at the university level or deliver seminars/workshops. Research projects must focus on cybersecurity or critical infrastructure related to any of these areas: (1) pure and applied research, (2) research coordination, (3) transitioning research into practice, (4) workforce, curriculum, and capacity development, (5) enterprise risk management, or (6) law, policy, and international relations. Scholars may also participate in consulting, developing training curricula, and assisting with evaluations. Participating institutions are the University of Iceland, Reykjavik University, the University of Akureyri, and Bifröst University. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, keep on reading to learn more!Show Less

The "Fulbright-Scotland Distinguished Scholar at the Glasgow School of Art" Award is open to artists and academics interested in conducting projects (including artistic ones) and teaching courses in select arts, humanities, and social science fields at the Glasgow School of Art in Scotland. The selected scholar will be expected to contribute to the intellectual life of the university through seminars, public lectures, and curriculum development in any discipline within the institution for six months. To apply, interested individuals must submit a Project Statement, a CV or Resume, and two Letters of Recommendation. Keep on reading for more information!Show Less

The "Postdoctoral Scholar Award" is open to Ph.D. and Terminal Degree holders interested in both conducting research and assisting faculty and students in the arts, education, humanities, geology, or the social sciences at Taiwanese universities. As part of the research requirement, selected scholars may expect to collaborate with Taiwanese faculty, and present lectures, seminars, and workshops as arranged by the host institution. To apply, interested students should obtain a letter of invitation from their potential host institution. Applicants without an invitation letter may indicate preferred affiliations, but Fulbright Taiwan will arrange and finalize all affiliations in consultation with potential hosts. If you're a doctorate or terminal degree holder wanting to work at an educational institution in Taiwan, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The "Fulbright Bicentennial Chair in American Studies" award is open to Ph.D. and Terminal Degree holders interested in both conducting research and teaching courses in American Studies at universities throughout Finland. Selected scholars will be required to teach one survey course per semester to third-year Bachelor's students, as well as teach one seminar per semester in their area of expertise to master's level students. Scholars will also be invited to participate in the program's Ph.D. seminar and in the development of the North American Studies program in general, be encouraged to give occasional guest lectures at other Finnish universities, and be invited to participate in Fulbright Finland Foundation activities as an application reviewer and interviewer. To apply, submit a Project Statement, a CV or Resume, and two Letters of Recommendation. To learn more about the scholarship, keep on reading!Show Less

The "Distinguished Scholar in Humanities and Social Sciences" is open to Ph.D. or Terminal Degree holders looking to conduct research in the Humanities or Social Sciences at the American Studies Center (ASC), University of Warsaw. Candidates are expected to have at least 10 years of teaching experience. Selected scholars will be required to teach one graduate course per semester on a topic of their choosing. They will also be expected to give public lectures, advise graduate students, and generally engage in the academic life of the ASC. Recipients will be granted a monthly allowance of $6,000. An additional monthly allowance of $150 for conference/research/books, as well as one-time payments for travel ($1,500) and relocation ($800), may also be granted. To apply, you must submit a Project Statement, a CV or Resume, and two Letters of Recommendation. For more information on the scholarship, keep on reading!Show Less

Fulbright Canada and Carleton University have established dedicated research chairs in support of educational programming and research. This opportunity will allow extraordinary American scholars and top-tier applied researchers to spend one academic year as a visiting research scholar working in a targeted area of academic inquiry. Eligible topics of inquiry include the Arts and Social Sciences, Entrepreneurship and/or Social Innovation, Environmental Science, Society, Policy, and Media. Applicants are encouraged to contact their preferred host institution to discuss research interests. Eligible applicants must have a Ph.D. or other terminal degree, and submit a Project Statement, a CV or Resume, and two Letters of Recommendation. For more information on the scholarship, keep on reading!Show Less

The Congressional Fellowship on Women & Public Policy is an amazing opportunity for aspiring leaders in public policy formation. The program is tailored to equip fellows with an in-depth understanding of issues from the perspective, experiences, and needs of women. Administered by WCPI, this program is the only graduate-level fellowship program on Capitol Hill that is exclusively focused on women. Fellowship recipients will receive a stipend of approximately $4,400 gross per month for seven months (January-July), accumulating to $30,800 total. An additional sum of $1,000 may be provided for the purchase of health insurance.  Apply and take the first step towards becoming a champion for women's rights!Show Less