The top-ranked O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs is proud to partner with the Hudson and Holland Scholars Program to provide benefits for qualified graduates.
Through the O’Neill School - Hudson and Holland Scholars Partnership Program, admitted students are awarded a 25% tuition fellowship benefit toward eligible O'Neill master's programs, in addition to an application fee waiver. If awarded, the 25% tuition fellowship will be in addition to any financial aid previously received through the O'Neill School's Equity Scholars Program, for which HHSP undergraduates are also eligible to apply.
O’Neill School master’s programs prepare you with the skills and real-world experience needed to lead change and make a meaningful impact.
Tuition fee reduction for Hudson and Holland Scholars
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.
Top-ranked curriculum
O’Neill is home to one of the nation’s top Master of Public Affairs programs.
- #1 MPA among public universities
- #2 MPA among public and private universities
- #1 Environmental Policy & Management
- #1 Nonprofit Management
- #1 Public Finance & Budgeting
- #1 Public Management & Leadership
- #4 Health Policy & Management
- #5 Public Policy Analysis
- #7 Local Government Management
- #10 Social Policy
- #20 Urban Policy
—U.S. News and World Report, 2025–26
99%of reporting 2023-24 master's students went into employment, service, military, or continuing education upon receiving their degree
Fellowship eligibility requirements
O’Neill School - Hudson and Holland Scholars Partnership Program award recipients must have completed an undergraduate degree from Indiana University 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 will prepare you to work in any sector.
- Master of Public Affairs (in-residence or online)
- Master of Environmental Science
- Master of Environmental Sustainability
- 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 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