A variety of resources are available to help you make your graduate school experience more affordable, including funding opportunities specific to the O’NeillSchool of Public and Environmental Affairs.
O’Neill Funding Resources
Current master’s students can apply to a variety ofO’Neill-specific fellowships and research grants. Unless specified otherwise, fellowships are for students on the IU Bloomington campus.
O’Neill Fellowships for Continuing Students
These fellowships are for current O’Neill School students who will be continuing their program the next 2022-23 academic year. If you have any questions regarding O’Neill fellowship awards contact oneilsch@indiana.edu. Click here for tips on submitting a successful application.
*The O’Neill Awards Committee has the right to change all award amounts and number of awards at its discretion. Award amounts and award numbers may vary from the current listing.
Established as a tribute to Professor Emeritus Willard to recognize a student who best embodies Professor Willard's dedication and commitment to wetlands research.
Eligibility:
- Graduate student - Demonstrated commitment to wetlands research - High academic standing - Strong interest in a career in public service or the not-for-profit sector - The fellowship will be used to continue efforts to enhance the School's research efforts at the outdoors environmental education center on Lake Monroe
Jesse Devitte Endowed Scholarship/Fellowship Fund
Eligibility:
- O'Neill undergraduate or graduate student - Student must be a parent - Student must have demonstrated financial need
This award was established by the donor to honor her grandparents Donald ("Bill") B and Anna Josephine Routt.
Eligibility:
- O'Neill undergraduate or graduate student - Preference for a student who is an Indiana resident - Demonstrated both merit and financial need - Majoring in Public Administration with a focus on a career in Indiana state government
A fellowship established to support a nonprofit management concentration MPA student on the IUB campus with a demonstrated interest in a career in nonprofit management or in the study of nonprofits.
Eligibility:
- Outstanding graduate students in the Masters of Public Affairs program with a concentration in non-profit management on the IUB campus - Academic merit - Financial need - FASFA required - Demonstrated interest in a career in non-profit management or in the study of non-profits
This award supports O'Neill graduate students majoring in public finance administration.
Eligibility:
- O'Neill graduate student - United States citizen - Public finance administration concentration - Preference given to students expressing a high degree of interest in pursuing a career in the public sector
Established as a tribute to Senator Bob Dole, friend and mentor of O'Neill alumnus Jesse Devitte. The scholarship honors Dole, who was disabled during World War II, by supporting a student with a physical disability.
Eligibility:
- Preference for O'Neill School student with a physical disability - Special consideration will be given to underrepresented populations, including but not limited to financially challenged students, and/or students with diverse cultural experiences
A fellowship for a residential second year Master's student with a concentration in public financial administration in the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs on the Bloomington campus who has a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale and demonstrates great promise as a future contributor to the
public financial administration profession as determined by the Fellowship Committee of the School. Scholarship is not renewable.
Eligibility:
- Residential second year Master's student with a concentration in public financial administration in the O'Neill School on the Bloomington campus - Minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale - Demonstrates great promise as a future contributor to the public financial administration profession as determined by the Fellowship Committee of the School
Supports graduate and undergraduate students; recommended with demonstrated academic success, public and community service, and extracurricular activities.
Eligibility:
- Current O'Neill School undergraduate or graduate student; recommended with demonstrated academic success, public and community service, and extracurricular activities.
Support of two annual scholarships, as funds allow, for juniors, seniors, and/or first or second year Master's students in the School of Public and Environmental Affairs. Recipients who are juniors, seniors, or second year Master's students must be current members of Students for Equity in Public Affairs ("SEPA"). Applicants must write an essay displaying their activism, research, and experience in diversity, equity and inclusion work. Each Scholarship will be a minimum of $500 and a maximum of $1,000. The Scholarship is not renewable.
Eligibility:
-Students who are juniors, seniors, and/or first or second year Master's students in the O'Neill School -Must be a current member of Students for Equity in Public Affairs (SEPA) -Must write an essay (300-500 words) displaying their activism, research, and experience in diversity, equity and inclusion work.
Established by Paul Wenbert, BSPA'76, who enjoyed a productive professional career in local government management and wishes to assist deserving students pursing a graduate degree in urban management and aspires to have a career in local government management.
Eligibility:
- MPA student with concentration in urban management - Demonstrated interest in a career in local government management - Financial need - FASFA required - Academic merit with minimum GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale
Scholarships for graduate students in the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs who have demonstrated financial need.
Eligibility:
- Undergraduate or graduate students in the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs who have demonstrated financial need - International students will be eligible to receive the scholarship - Special consideration will be given to underrepresented populations, including but not limited to financially challenged students, and/or students with diverse cultural experiences - Preference for first generation Hispanic female students, and, where possible, with any connections to Colombia
Established by the family of Ambassador Frowick in honor of his exemplary service as a foreign diplomat, efforts to promote democracy in Eastern Europe, and dedication and commitment to making a difference in the world.
Eligibility:
- Graduate student born in the Midwestern states of Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, or Minnesota - Full-time MPA student with a concentration in Policy Analysis or International Development - Minimum GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale - Working part time to help pay for their education. Must attach documentation to provide proof of employment. A check stub or official letter from student's employer will be required. - Preference is given to a student who is not affiliated with a national Greek fraternity or sorority organization - Preference given to a student who has demonstrated an interest and inclination in serving in some capacity in the Foreign Service - The family requests that the recipient recognizes the international political endeavors and contributions of Robert H. Frowick by familiarizing themselves with his life's achievements through writings, speeches, and other documentation on file.
Fellowships for graduate students pursuing master's degrees in the O'Neill School who plan to work in the federal government after graduation. Online students are eligible to receive the Fellowship. First preference will be given to students employed as a civil servant at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Crane. Second preference will be given to students pursuing a MPA with a concentration in Information Systems. Third preference will be given to students pursuing a MPA with a concentration in Policy Analysis. The award may be renewed provided the recipient(s) maintain(s) a minimum GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale.
Eligibility:
-Graduate student pursuing master's degree in the O'Neill School who plans to work in the federal government after graduation -Online students are eligible - First preference will be given to students employed as a civil servant at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Crane - Second preference will be given to students pursuing a MPA with a concentration in Information Systems - Third preference will be given to students pursuing a MPA with a concentration in Policy Analysis -May be renewed provided the recipient(s) maintain(s) a minimum GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale