The top-ranked O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University is proud to partner with the Bonner Program to provide benefits for qualified participants.
All applicants from the Bonner Program will receive an application fee waiver and admitted students are awarded a 25% tuition fellowship award toward their program of choice.
O’Neill School master’s programs prepare you with the skills and real-world experience needed to lead change and make a meaningful impact.
Fee reduction for qualified Bonner Program participants
75% of O’Neill master’s students receive funding packages of at least 25%
Competitive funding packages are available to assist in making our top-ranked school affordable.
Take the first step
You may qualify for a 25% tuition fellowship award and application fee waiver.
#1-ranked curriculum
O’Neill ranks #1 for Public Affairs in the nation.
- #1 MPA (overall)
- #1 Environmental Policy & Management
- #1 Nonprofit Management
- #1 Public Finance & Budgeting
- #1 Health Policy & Management
- #2 Public Management & Leadership
- #4 Public Policy Analysis
- #5 Local Government Management
- #5 Social Policy
- #6 Urban Policy
—U.S. News and World Report, 2026–27
Ranked #1 in the nation in 2026
The O’Neill School is the #1-ranked school for public affairs in the latest U.S. News and World Report rankings of best graduate schools, with four specialty areas ranked #1 and nine in the top 10. Read about our rankings.
Partnership eligibility requirements
Bonner Program participants must have completed an undergraduate degree and meet O’Neill School admissions requirements:
- Strong academic performance
- Demonstrated commitment to service
- A record of involvement and leadership on campus or in your community
- Three letters of recommendation
- Personal statement
- Transcripts from all institutions attended
- Resume
Prepare to lead in any sector
From public affairs to arts administration and criminal justice, O'Neill offers many pathways for you to make a difference in your chosen field and gain transferrable skills that prepare you to work in any sector.
- Master of Public Affairs (in-residence or online)
- Master of Science in Environmental Science
- Master of Environmental Sustainability (in-residence or online)
- Master of Arts in Arts Administration
- Master of International Affairs
- Master of Science in Healthcare Management (hybrid or online)
- Master of Public Affairs-Master of Environmental Science Dual Degree
- Master of Public Affairs-Master of International Affairs Dual Degree
- Master of Arts in Arts Administration-Master of Public Affairs Dual Degree
- Master of Public Affairs
- Master of Science in Criminal Justice and Public Safety
O'Neill creates leaders and we are expected to go out into the world and make a difference. Doing good is at the top of everyone's priority list here and it's great to be at a school where that is our motto.
—Colin Knapp, MAAA’21