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Seton Hall University

William Randolph Hearst Foundation, Inc. Scholarship Fund

Award Amount: Variable
Submission Deadline: April 30
Availability: Incoming,Graduate
Program: Master's in Public Administration

Additional Information

This award will cover up to 50% of tuition for certain courses in nonprofit or art administration.

Eligibility Requirements

  1. Full-time admission to the MPA program with a concentration in Nonprofit Management.
  2. Preference will be given to applicants with academic merit who are managers of small non-profit agencies or have relevant nonprofit and/or public service work experience.
  3. Incoming applicants may obtain consideration by submitting ascholarship application by April 30th.
  4. This is a two-year award. Recipients are required to earn at least a 3.5 GPA in their first year in the MPA program to guarantee second-year support.
  5. Awards range between $4,000-$10,000 and are dependent upon funding availability.

Application Procedures

Scholarships are now administered in Blackbaud Award Management (BAM), which can be accessed via PirateNet.

How to Apply:

  • Apply online through PirateNet using your Seton Hall University username and password.
  • Start with the General Application to be guided towards further scholarship opportunities that fit your profile.
  • Explore all scholarships under the “Opportunities” tab.

Renewal Procedures

This is a two year award. Recipients are required to earn at least a 3.5 GPA in their first year in the MPA program to guarantee second-year support.