Scholarships for Currently Enrolled Students

Donald G. Zauderer Scholarship

Funded by donations from former students, family, friends and colleagues, the Donald G. Zauderer Key Executive Leadership Programs Scholarship provides a scholarship to partially support selected students’ costs associated with obtaining a MPA degree in the Key Executive Leadership program.

Applicants for the scholarship must be admitted into the Key Executive Leadership MPA Program and not be receiving financial support from their employer. Applicants must submit an essay describing their major strengths and how their participation in the Key Executive Leadership Program has enhanced their leadership potential and the public service (essay limited to 400 words). In addition to the essay, applicants must submit recommendation forms from three individuals. Application packets must be submitted to the Director of the Key Executive Leadership Program each spring.

Number of available awards: 1
Previously awarded: $2,500

Anita F. Alpern Scholarship

The Anita F. Alpern Scholarship was established through a gift from the estate of the late Anita F. Alpern. Professor Alpern served for twenty years as a Distinguished Adjunct in Residence at SPA. She taught courses in public administration and administrative ethics in the graduate MPA and Key Executive programs, and was instrumental in raising the visibility of SPA in the federal government. Awardees are selected based upon merit, financial need, and commitment to public service. Students enrolled in the Key Executive Leadership MPA program and not currently receiving financial support from their employer are eligible for the scholarship. Application packets must be submitted to the Director of the Key Executive Leadership Program each spring.

Number of available awards: 1
Previously awarded: $2,500