2020-2021 scholarship application for continuing students is now open!
Apply by August 2

Several scholarships are open to current graduate and undergraduate students. Each award has distinct criteria to determine recipients, such as the type of degree pursued, subjects studied, grade point average (GPA), credits completed, and career goals. Applicants are ranked based on the criteria for each scholarship. Merit-based scholarships are based on the highest GPA and best essay.

Alice Herman and Arthur Rubinstein Scholarship (MPA only)
To provide scholarships to MPA students who demonstrate either financial need or academic excellence.

Carol Ruth Wachter Memorial Scholarship (Executive MPA only)
For an EMPA student working in NYC government who shows promise in public service.

Clark Foundation Student Scholarship (All Marxe graduate programs)
Full and partial tuition scholarships for Graduate students in the Marxe School. Recipients will be chosen on a merit basis.

Consolidated Edison MPA Scholarship (Executive MPA only)
The Consolidated Edison MPA Fellowship, established in 2006, allows nonprofit executives who would otherwise not have the financial resources to pursue advanced training to seek a master`s degree in public affairs in Baruch College`s Marxe School of Public and International Affairs, better preparing them for management leadership in the field and to help address a growing shortage of nonprofit executives with advanced training.  To be eligible the student must have 1-demonstrated financial need and 2-high academic potential.  Preference will be given to minority students.

Donald E. Farley Scholarship (MPA only)
For in-state outstanding graduate students majoring in Public Administration for academic excellence, service to Baruch College, and contributions to his or her community, borough, or the city at large.  Established in honor of Senior Vice Chancellor Farley for his long and outstanding service to The City University of New York.

Elinor and Paul Goodstat Scholarship (BSPA)
To provide a scholarship or scholarships to incoming freshmen or currently matriculated students in the Marxe School   who demonstrate academic promise, a strong work ethic and financial need. The scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years provided the recipient maintains a 3.0 GPA and continues to demonstrate financial need.

Hagedorn Challenge Scholarship (BSPA)
Need based scholarship for BSPA students in the Marxe School; Available for students who demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students who are otherwise ineligible for other forms of federal or state aid.

Hagedorn Graduate Scholarship (All Marxe graduate programs)
Scholarships for graduate students in the Marxe School; Available for students who demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students who are otherwise ineligible for other forms of federal or state aid.

Hagedorn Scholarship Endowment (All Marxe graduate programs)
Scholarships for graduate students in the Marxe School; Available for students who demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students who are otherwise ineligible for other forms of federal or state aid.

Janet Dewart Bell Scholarship  (Executive MPA only)
To provide scholarships for Marxe students (preference for Executive MPA, if no candidate found then MPA or BSPA) who demonstrate financial need.

Jay and Rita Berman Scholarship (All Marxe graduate programs)
To provide scholarships to students who are residents of Brooklyn.

LCU Fund Scholarship (All Marxe degree programs)
Created to provide housing stipends for women enrolled at the Marxe. The foundation invests in the future of women pursuing careers that serve the community by easing the financial burden of NYC housing.

Lewis Friedman Scholarship (All Marxe graduate programs)
An annual scholarship for a graduate student in the Marxe School who has shown promise and innovation in the areas of public finance or government budgeting.

Mark I Kalish Scholarship (All Marxe graduate programs)
For the Marxe School student intending to enter the not-for-profit sector.

Martin Begun Scholarship (BSPA)
To provide two annual scholarships for students enrolled in the BSPA program who have a minimum GPA of 3.5. The recipients shall be known as Martin Begun Scholars. The recipients shall write an essay about some aspect of Martin Begun’s civic or governmental activities utilizing the archival material available in the Newman Library.

Marxe IMPACT Scholars (All Marxe graduate programs)
Scholarships for current graduate students with the highest GPAs. This scholarship will be given for the Spring semester and recipients must intend to enroll for at least 6 credits in Spring 2021 semester.

Marxe International Scholar Scholarship (All Marxe graduate programs)
Scholarship for continuing international students studying on a visa, with at least 3.4 GPA.

Marxe Undergraduate Scholars Scholarship (BSPA)
Scholarship for incoming undergraduate students declaring their BSPA major with at least 3.3. GPA.  – Maintain 3.3 GPA or higher – Declare as a BSPA major prior to start of semester. – Must remain a BSPA student while receiving scholarship – Need to be enrolled as a full-time student and enrolled for at least one PAF class while receiving the award

Stephen J Jerome Fellows (MSEd-HEA only)
To provide scholarships to students in the Master of Science in Education in Higher Education Administration Program.

Susan Ponce De Leon Scholarship (MPA or Executive MPA only)
Full-time student; graduate MPA in housing or demonstrate commitment to community development; renewable for a maximum of two years; essay addressing candidate’s commitment to affordable housing and community development.

The Marxe School of Public and International Affairs offers a number of awards to incoming students. Along with more traditional scholarship offers, fellowship packages combine scholarship funding, part-time work and a stipend, which covers the total cost of tuition and fees. Scholarship and fellowship award recipients are selected based upon their GPA, strength of application submitted, and program compatibility. Award packages are available only to degree program students. There is no separate application to be considered for awards. All applicants are automatically considered for awards at the time of admission.

Hagedorn Awards (various)
For incoming graduate students demonstrating financial need and/or merit

Hearst Fellowship in Nonprofit Management
One-year fellowships for new or returning students in the Marxe School preparing for careers in nonprofit management.

Marxe Dean’s Fellow
Awarded to new traditional MPA and MIA students. This is a full tuition scholarship which involves part-time work with the Marxe Dean to develop research skills and pedagogic abilities and collaborate on publications and other professional projects. This package has three components: Fellowship Award; Full Student Scholarship; and Fellowship Stipend.

Marxe Endowed Faculty Fellows
Awarded to new traditional MPA and MIA students. These are full tuition scholarships which involve part-time work with a Marxe Endowed Faculty member to develop research skills and pedagogic abilities, and collaborate on publications and other professional projects. This package has three components: Fellowship Award; Full Student Scholarship; and Fellowship Stipend.

Marxe Excellence Scholarships
Awarded to new traditional MPA and MIA students. These are full tuition scholarships covering 18 credits evenly split in two semesters (9 credits per semester); require 3.5 or higher GPA in prior undergraduate or graduate level degree work; demonstrating leadership qualities including commitment to volunteerism and community service, academic excellence, leadership roles, and other demonstrative qualities proving applicants commitment to public service.

Marxe Scholarships
For incoming graduate students demonstrating leadership qualities including commitment to volunteerism and community service, academic excellence, leadership roles, and other demonstrative qualities proving applicants commitment to public service or education.

Mary and Abraham D. Beame Scholarship
For new or returning Marxe graduate students preparing for careers in public service.

Mayor’s Graduate Scholarship Program Award
The MGSP is for full-time City of New York employees, and offers a stipend to study public affairs.

The college experience shouldn’t be limited to classes and homework; join one of the Marxe School’s many student organizations and learn how to network, build leadership skills, and form relationships that can last a lifetime.

Each of our student clubs has its own Facebook page. We encourage you to “like” the page, and use it to sign up, engage, and maintain connections with other members.

Undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to obtain public service experience by interning in government or the nonprofit sector. Students are eligible to earn academic credit for internships while developing employable skills and aptitudes.

All students are offered the opportunity to apply to nationally recognized professional organizations or to earn professional certifications. Each year, students are also encouraged to apply for funding to attend professional public policy and educational research conferences. Attending these conferences allows for networking with peers and faculty from other universities globally, and first-hand immersion in key public policy issues and research themes.

Fellowships offer incredible opportunities to expand horizons, broaden knowledge, and increase value as a future employee or degree candidate. At Baruch College, the Office of National and Prestigious Fellowship Advising can help guide you through the steps to any kind of fellowship, from building your connections to faculty, to refining your initial ideas and all the way through the stages of writing your proposal.

For information, application guidance and assistance visit the Baruch College Fellowships & Scholarships blog

The best public affairs learning experiences can often be found beyond our borders. To this end, the Austin W. Marxe School of Public and International Affairs offers exciting exploration opportunities through Study Abroad programs in Asia, Europe, and Central and South America. These immersive experiences can impart lessons on other cultures’ approaches to policy issues. This not only develops a global perspective on policy, but also helps apply it to issues at the state and local levels.

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To learn more about study abroad opporunities, visit the Office of Global Initiatives

To learn more about college-wide study abroad opportunities, visit the Study Abroad Office