The top-ranked O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University is proud to partner with the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation to provide benefits for qualified alumni.
Through the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation + O’Neill Fellowship, admitted students are awarded a 50% tuition fellowship award toward eligible O'Neill master's programs, in addition to an application fee waiver.
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 Congressional Black Caucus Foundation grads
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.
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#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.
Fellowship eligibility requirements
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation O’Neill Fellowship Award recipients 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
I have had one-of-a-kind opportunities to learn from and research with world-renowned professors and scholars in the energy and environmental policy fields. O’Neill has equipped me with applied skills to lead for the greater good and make a difference in my community.
—Jona Jaha, MPA'23, Research Consultant, Research Assessment Institute